Traditional Wayang Wong plots or “lakons” are 19th century-written librettos mainly, ... But we saw excellent Wayang Kulit puppets, masks, costumes and also a split door of a Bali temple.

Meet the shadow puppet master teaching Bali’s traditional art to younger generations Made Lolen has dedicated himself to the ‘wayang kulit’ ever since seeing his first show in 1988.

Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, this ancient form of storytelling originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For ten centuries wayang flourished at the royal courts of ...