Indonesia has rich and diverse culture that is displayed in various forms of art and performance. The country’s diversity is influenced and supported by various ethnicities, religions, and acculturation with other cultural systems. This extraordinary cultural richness requires contemplation and research to spur the mental and spiritual development of the nation. In line with the goals of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah mada, Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies analyzes cultural phenomena using a multidisciplinary perspective.