Wayang wong

Wayang wong (Javanese: ꦮꦪꦁ​ꦮꦺꦴꦁ), also known as wayang orang (literally "human wayang"), is a type of classical Javanese and Balinese dance theatrical performance with themes taken from episodes of the Ramayāna or Mahabharāta. Performances are stylised, reflecting Javanese court culture:

Wayang wong dance drama in the central Javanese Kraton (royal court) of Yogyakarta represents the epitome of Javanese aesthetic unity. It is total theatre involving dance, drama, music, visual arts, language, and literature. A highly cultured sense of formality permeates every aspect of its presentation.

Wayang wong
Ramayana wayang wong performance at the Prambanan temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
TypesTraditional
Ancestor artsJavanese
Descendant artsBalinese
Originating cultureIndonesia
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
CountryIndonesia
Reference617
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2015

Wali Sacred Dances (Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari, Baris Upacara), Bebali Semi sacred Dances (Topeng Sidhakarya/Topeng Pajegan, Gambuh dance drama, Wayang Wong dance drama), Balih-balihan Entertainment Dances (Legong Kraton, Joged Bumbung, Barong Ket)
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Despite being closely associated with Javanese and Balinese tradition, variants of wayang wong dance drama can also be found in neighboring Javanese ethnic traditions, including Sundanese tradition.

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