Paket Wisata Budaya di Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat melalui Pertunjukan Wayang Wong Gagrak Yogyakarta

Abstract

Yogyakarta Style Wayang Wong is a traditional performance art that blends dance, music, and theater into a cohesive artistic experience. Nowadays, these performances are held at the Srimanganti Hall in the Yogyakarta Palace as part of a tourist attraction. The inclusion of Wayang Wong in tourism is thought to have altered its original purpose and function, highlighting the need to understand how dance artists perceive and engage with this change. This study aims to explore the perspectives and roles of dance artists regarding Wayang Wong as a cultural tourism draw. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, which seeks to uncover the meanings of experiences shared by individuals. In this context, dance artists involved in Wayang Wong are facing various adaptations. They are aware of the implications of these changes, particularly the commercialization of Wayang Wong as a tourist attraction, leading to distinct viewpoints and roles among the artists. The findings indicate that (1) the transformation of the performance has resulted in changes to its value and function due to its focus on tourism; and (2) dance artists serve both as conservers and commercial proponents of Wayang Wong as a cultural tourism experience.