Mahakarya at Borobudur

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mahakarya_introThe Aksobya open air theatre of Borobudur hosts a very special Javanese dance event once each year in June.

The Mahakarya is the story behind the conception of the temple through to the construction, interweaving the stories of the Saliendra dynasty and local life of the 8th Century.

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200 performers in traditional costumes with a full gamelan orchestra to provide music are completed with a backdrop of a temple lightshow.

This is a contemporary piece, the result of a collaboration between local communities, dancers from Solo’s Art School and historians.

For the date of the next performance please contact our Visitor Assistance Centre.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Platinum class seating 800 000 Rupiah
Gold class seating 600 000 Rupiah
Silver class seating 400 000 Rupiah
Festival class seating 300 000 Rupiah

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For a richer cultural experience, hook up with a local guide to fill you in on a wide range of historical, artistic and religious intricacies.

You also get great insight on how the local people understand religion and its place in contemporary Javan life. It is fascinating stuff. Inexpensive and worthwhile, it is also a great way to support the local community. Our Visitor Assistance Centre can help you book a local guide.