Indonesian festivals and events attract tourists from various parts of the planet because of its diversity. The leather puppet show or Wayang Kulit is one of most popular event which is held usually in December. This show which is held in Bali, not only attracts local public, but also the international tourists. This show is not only a traditional culture or event, but also a popular form of entertainment. In 2003, the UNESCO denominated this festival as the masterpiece of Intangible and oral heritage of humanity.

Wayang Kulit is considered to be an ancient form of animation. The word ‘kulit’ refers to leather or the skin from which the puppets created, and the word ‘wayang’ refers to the imagination or the shadow. These plays reflect the Indonesian culture and religion rolled into one through moral plays, which also acts as a strong carrier of cultural myths. The shadows of the puppets are assumed to possess immense spiritual power, which and are made alive by the story teller and the puppet master, after executing numerous traditional ceremonies.

Moral or mythical stories are narrated in the Leather Puppet Shadow Play, which normally reflects the diverse, colorful and rich Indonesian culture. The dalang (story teller) narrates the story line with the help of shadow puppets. His stories beautifies the global theme by the means of improvisational comprising the local occurrences or village’s gossip. They also make the viewers laugh and educate at the same time.

Wayang Kulit is normally established during the sacred ceremonies of the temple or in the villages for fun. The show can even last for six hours or all night long or until the dawn. These shows involve light humor and frolic in the typical Balinese fashion. Every aspect of the show has symbolism, mystical overtones and esoteric meanings.

Leather Puppet Shadow Play show or the Wayang Kulit is really a popular Indonesian event, which is certain to enjoy and watched for.