Javanese Art Performance

Enjoying some forms of Javanese arts in Yogyakarta must become your tour agenda that you should not skip. Tour de Djokdja this edition will present you information on art performances in the theme of "Javanese Performance Arts in Jogja".

We will elaborate three forms of art performance, namely Wayang Kulit, Sendratari Ramayana and Gamelan. Wayang kulit or the leather puppet show presents the story of Ramayana and Mahabharata and other Javanese stories. Ramayana Ballet invites you to enjoy typical Javanese drama dance telling about Ramayana story. Gamelan is traditional Javanese music instruments that will amaze you with amusing Javanese songs. You can see all the performances in some favorite tourism objects in Yogyakarta.

Bon Voyage!

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Wayang Kulit (Leather Puppet), the Masterpiece of Javanese Performance Arts
This performance art has been more than five centuries of age. Presenting the story of Ramayana and Mahabharata, this overnight performance serves the proper space to spend the night, reflect and understand Javanese life philosophy.
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Ramayana Ballet, a Drama in Typical Javanese Dance
This dance-drama is a marvelous visualization of legendary epos in Javanese culture, Ramayana. Performed in an open stage, Ramayana ballet invites you to enjoy the story in a set of typical Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music.
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Gamelan, the Javanese Orchestra
Gamelan is the music created by integrating voices of gong, kenong and other Javanese music instruments. Soft music that reflects the life harmony of Javanese people will soon greet and calm the soul down once someone is listening to it.

source : yogyes