As part of Bali in Bengaluru, an international cultural exchange programme by Param Foundation, Bengaluru audiences will have an opportunity to experience Wayang Kulit, Indonesia’s traditional shadow puppetry form.
The performance will be presented at Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield, on 4 October 2026, with two scheduled shows.
A Living Performance Tradition
Wayang Kulit is a centuries-old storytelling tradition that continues to play an important role in Balinese and Indonesian cultural life. Combining intricately crafted leather puppets, light, music and narration, the art form is known for its distinctive visual language and its role in preserving mythology, oral histories and traditional narratives.
The practice has been passed down through generations of artists, making it one of Indonesia’s most enduring performance traditions.
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What Audiences Can Expect
The performance brings together puppetry, storytelling and music to create a shadow theatre experience. Audiences will encounter the craftsmanship behind the hand-made leather puppets as well as the performance techniques that have shaped the tradition over centuries.
The event offers an opportunity to experience a form of storytelling that continues to be performed across Indonesia today.
Cultural Exchange Through the Arts
Presented under the Bali in Bengaluru programme, the event seeks to encourage cultural exchange between Indonesia and India through performance. By bringing traditional artistic practices to new audiences, the programme creates opportunities for engagement with different cultural histories and contemporary expressions.
Event Details
| Event | Details |
| Name | Indonesian Shadow Puppetry — Wayang Kulit |
| Venue | Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM |
| Organiser | Param Foundation |
| Entry / Registration | Tickets available on BookMyShow |
Those interested in attending are encouraged to book tickets in advance.
Final Thoughts
Wayang Kulit offers Bengaluru audiences a chance to encounter one of Indonesia’s longstanding performing arts traditions. Through shadow puppetry, music and storytelling, the performance highlights the continuing relevance of traditional cultural practices while creating a space for cultural exchange between Indonesia and India.
