Wayang Kulit, Shadow Puppet Theatre

Wayang Kulit is the Malay expresion for Shadow Puppet Theatre. Dalang (story teller) or puppet master Made Gender is a native Ubudian who performs Wayang Kulit almost nightly at his own Shadow Puppet Theatre, named Kerta, located in the heart of Ubud. As a dancer he performs often at the stage of Ubud Palace, as well he is performing at temples for religious purposes. Wayang Kulit is often performed at ceremonies, in village temples and in private houses for funerals. Actually the performance of Wayang Kuli