Yogyakarta: Wayang Show, Carving, and Painting Experience
ID: GYG1357127-2071031
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Javanese culture with a wayang kulit shadow puppetry workshop in Yogyakarta. Learn from a local dalang, enjoy a live performance, and create your own puppet.
Immerse yourself in Javanese culture with a wayang kulit (shadow puppetry) experience in Yogyakarta. Led by a practicing dalang (traditional puppeteer), this session goes beyond watching a performance.
Explore the philosophy, symbolism, storytelling, and craftsmanship that have shaped Javanese culture for centuries, touching on themes of morality, leadership, spirituality, and humanity.
Enjoy a private and limited group session, ensuring personal attention, exclusivity, and an intimate cultural atmosphere. Participate in hands-on activities, including painting, creating, and practicing with wayang puppets.
Held in Pucung, Imogiri, Bantul, a traditional Javanese village setting, this experience is designed for international guests with no prior knowledge of wayang. Take home a handcrafted wayang puppet as a souvenir.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of wayang kulit, a UNESCO-recognized art form
- Learn about the philosophy, symbolism, and storytelling of Javanese culture
- Enjoy a live performance or demonstration by a local dalang (puppeteer)
- Get hands-on with wayang painting and creation in a traditional village
- Take home a handcrafted wayang puppet as a souvenir of your experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Designed for international guests with no prior knowledge of wayang
Private & limited group sessions for personal attention and exclusivity
Held in Pucung, Imogiri, Bantul, a traditional Javanese village setting
Jl. Pucung No.rt.05, karangasem, Wukirsari, Kec. Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55782, Indonesia
INCLUDED
- Introduction to Javanese wayang culture and philosophy
- Live performance or demonstration by a local dalang
- Wayang storytelling and philosophical discussion
- Hands-on wayang painting and creation session
- Guided cultural experience with local artisans
- Handcrafted wayang puppet to take home as a souvenir
- Professional photo documentation
- All tools and materials provided
- Snacks
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel transfers
- Meals
- Personal Expense
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
