Kecak is a form of Balinese Music and Dance drama. It's music is created not by any instruments but by the people themselves in the for of "cak" sound make by them in a rhythm.
They perform some important parts of both Ramayana and Mahabharata separately at almost every temple.
Initially the sounds and the movements made by the group sitting on the stage irritated me a bit but when the dance started, they turned into a beautiful rhythm which made me enjoy the show.
I have visited the Ramayan Kecak dance. Here are few pictures.
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Rama and Sita surrounded by the Kecak group |
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Rama, Sit and Lakshmana with the Golden deer in the picture |
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Ravana taking away Sita |
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The Hanuman |
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Sita giving token to Hanuman |
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Rama listens to Hanuman about Sita |
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Rama and Lakshmana after the war |
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Two little dancers in the end. |
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Priest performing the ceremony |
Visitors tip:
Try to attend the dance at any temple during sunset in the outdoor. That will more scenic and interesting than the one in the auditorium.
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