Gender Wayang is one of Bali’s traditional gamelan ensembles, primarily used to accompany Balinese shadow puppet performances (wayang kulit). The ensemble consists of four main instruments, played with intricate and precise techniques.
Traditionally, before a shadow puppet performance begins, a sacred ritual is conducted to honor the spiritual and cultural values embedded in the art form. Gender Wayang music plays a vital role in creating dramatic atmosphere and enhancing the characters within the performance.
Today, this traditional music has attracted students and enthusiasts from Europe, Japan, and America who travel to Bali to study and practice Gender Wayang for weeks or even months at a time.
In this workshop, you will learn directly from an experienced instructor about the fundamental techniques of playing Gender Wayang, explore its rhythmic patterns, and experience the beauty of one of Bali’s classical musical traditions firsthand.
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2–6 guests
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