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An Evening of Wayang Kulit, Yogyakarta
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An Evening of Wayang Kulit

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Watch a dalang bring leather puppets to life behind a lamp-lit screen, with a full gamelan beside him.

Traditional wayang kulit runs through the night, but Yogyakarta also has shorter performances meant for visitors — the Sonobudoyo Museum beside the palace square has long staged them in the evening.

Sit on the shadow side first, then walk round to watch the dalang and the musicians at work. Schedules change, so check locally before you go.

Why it matters

Wayang is the art form that most shaped Javanese ideas of character and duty. Seeing it live makes sense of the puppets in museum cases.

What makes it unique

You can watch from both sides of the screen — shadow and puppet.

Good to know

  • About 2 hours
  • Performed with live gamelan
  • Check the schedule locally

Planning a visit

Time needed
About 2 h
Best time of day
evening
Relative cost
Low cost

Editorial estimates. NUSANTARA does not hold prices, tickets, schedules or opening hours — confirm them with an official source.

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