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Art Performance in Yogyakarta

Art Performances in Yogyakarta

Wayang Performances at Museum Sonobudoyo
Location:
Museum Sonobudoyo – Unit 1 (Exhibition Hall)
Jl. Pangurakan No.6, Ngupasan, Kec. Gondomanan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55122

Returning Soon!
Hello, #SahabatSonobudoyo!
We are thrilled to announce that our Wayang (Shadow Puppet) performances will resume starting April 25, 2023, with the following schedule:
•Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppets) – Every Tuesday
•Wayang Orang (Human Puppet Dance) – Every Wednesday & Thursday
•Wayang Topeng Panji (Masked Puppet Dance) – Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Venue: Pendopo Timur, Museum Sonobudoyo
Showtime: 20:00 - 21:30 WIB
Ticket Prices:
•Domestic Visitors: IDR 20,000 per person
•International Visitors: IDR 50,000 per person
Ticket Purchase:
Tickets are available on-site on the day of the performance from 19:00 - 20:45 WIB.
Come and enjoy this cultural masterpiece with your friends and family!
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Ramayana Ballet in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The Ramayana Ballet (Indonesian: Sendratari Ramayana) is a highly stylized dance performance that brings to life the epic Ramayana, originally written in Sanskrit by Valmiki. This breathtaking production combines music, dance, and drama, typically performed without dialogue.

A Cultural Treasure
Originally from India, the Ramayana has inspired various art forms across Southeast Asia, especially in countries influenced by Dharmic civilizations, such as:

Indonesia: Sendratari Ramayana (Javanese & Balinese traditions)
Thailand: Ramakien Dance
Cambodia: Reamker Dance

Ramayana Ballet in Indonesia
Javanese Ramayana Ballet
In Java, the Ramayana Ballet is part of the traditional Wayang Wong performance, blending classical Javanese dance, drama, and gamelan music. The ballet is performed in various locations:

1. Ramayana Ballet at Purawisata

- Location: Purawisata Cultural Center, Central Yogyakarta
- Schedule: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
- Time: 19:30 - 21:00 WIB
- Near: Malioboro Street & Yogyakarta Palace (Kraton)

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2. Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple

Location: Prambanan Temple Complex, Jl. Raya Jogja – Solo KM 16
Schedule: Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Time: 19:30 - 21:00 WIB

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3. Prambanan Temple Sunset & Ramayana Ballet Package

Experience the breathtaking sunset at Prambanan Temple, followed by a mesmerizing Ramayana Ballet performance.

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4. The Legend of Roro Jonggrang Ballet(Trimurti Building, Prambanan)

Location: Prambanan Temple Complex (Western side)
Schedule: Every Friday
Time: 19:30 - 20:30 WIB

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5. Shinta Obong Ballet at Prambanan Riverfront Amphitheater

Location: Prambanan Temple Complex (Western side)
Schedule: Every Friday
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 WIB

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Balinese Ramayana Ballet

In Bali, the Ramayana Ballet is performed in two main styles:

Stylized Ballet (Sendratari) – Performed in Ubud’s Sarasvati Garden.
Kecak Dance Version – Performed at Uluwatu Temple, incorporating the famous Kecak chant.