THE APPRECIATION OF THE INNOVATIVE WAYANG WONG PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA

The paper aims to analyze the appreciation of Innovative Wayang Wong performing arts. It is interesting to know because the Innovative Wayang Wong performing arts through digital media is appreciated by Bali's millennial generation. The primary data obtained through observation and interviews with representatives of the Wayang Wong and Wayang Wong ‘Cupu Manik Astagina’ audience in Denpasar. The data analysis was carried out in qualitative manner. The results show that: (1) The innovative Wayang Wong performance art through digital media is staged by presenting a new Wayang Wong model equipped with advanced technology for the preservation of Balinese culture, the promotion of entertaining and educational culture; (2). The innovative Wayang Wong performance through digital media received a positive response especially Balinese teenagers from the millennial generation. Although audience cannot enjoy Wayang Wong performances directly, they can enjoy them through digital channels.