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A hand painting a decorative metal piece with a paintbrush on a cardboard surface. 1
Two people engaged in a craft activity, possibly making traditional items, with tools and materials scattered on a table. 2
A person holding a colorful paper cutout of a figure. 3
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By JOGJA WAYANG EXPERIENCE
Free cancellation available
Price is $33 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn to paint and carve traditional Javanese wayang puppets
    • Enjoy a mini puppet show and interact with a local puppeteer
    • Take home your own hand-painted and carved wayang puppet
    • Understand the philosophy behind each shape and color of the wayang
    • Choose between a painting, carving, or full experience workshop

Activity location

    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Jl. Pucung No.rt.05, karangasem, Wukirsari, Kec. Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55782, Indonesia | Joglo Jogja Wayang Experience
    • Kecamatan Imogiri, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Wayang Carving Experience

  • Earn $1.99
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
$33.18 x 2 Adults$66.36
Total
Price is $66.36

Wayang Kulit Live Performance by Master Dalang

  • Earn $1.99
  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m
    30m
  • English

Watch an authentic live Javanese wayang kulit performance led by a master dalang (puppeteer), complete with traditional storytelling and live gamelan music. The live guide speaks English and Indonesian.

Price details
$33.18 x 2 Adults$66.36
Total
Price is $66.36

Wayang Painting Experience

  • Earn $1.99
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
$33.18 x 2 Adults$66.36
Total
Price is $66.36

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Wayang storytelling and philosophy
  • Inclusions
    Wayang painting / carving session (depends on what you choose)
  • Inclusions
    Guided cultural experience
  • Inclusions
    Handcrafted wayang to take home
  • Inclusions
    Professional setup and documentation
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel transfers
  • Exclusions
    Personal expense

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

  • Immerse yourself in the art of Javanese wayang kulit with a hands-on workshop. Choose between two experiences: painting or carving.

    If you choose the painting experience, learn the art of nyungging. Use a brush to paint the wayang and a bamboo pen to create intricate details. Follow a pattern to create a specific wayang character.

    If you choose the carving experience, learn the art of menatah. Use a chisel, known as a tatah, to carve the wayang. Choose from 20 different blade shapes, each with a unique function, to create your wayang character.

Location

Activity location

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    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Jl. Pucung No.rt.05, karangasem, Wukirsari, Kec. Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55782, Indonesia | Joglo Jogja Wayang Experience
    • Kecamatan Imogiri, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Jl. Pucung No.rt.05, karangasem, Wukirsari, Kec. Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55782, Indonesia | Joglo Jogja Wayang Experience
    • Kecamatan Imogiri, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia