Kecak fire dance in Uluwatu Temple Bali.
Kecak fire dance performance in Uluwatu Temple is one of the most unique dance that a must to see in Bali. The reason why you need to see this show. This show is not just a dance however you will be directed for each part of the drama from the dance about emotional feeling , funny acting,spritual vibes.
About the dance of Kecak fire dance.
Kecak fire dance is very magnificent dance and one of the most famous dance among other dance in Bali, but the dance is not ancient dance. The creater of Kecak fire dance were Wayan Limbak who balinese dance and the artist who coming from German ,his name was Walter spies.
The Kecak fire dance which we have seen today is different with the Kecak fire dance as before. Long time before the Kecak fire dance as just today ,the dance was trans ritual. Than two artist between balinese dan German created the Kecak fire dance and put the The Ramayana into theatric display Balinese dance. But the voice of cak was as the original from trust ritual dance.
The story and element of the Kecak fire dance.
The dance of Kecak fire dance is not only unique in term of its performance however it's storyline of the dance which really amazing drive you into sadness , happiness and funny story of the white monkey Honoman. In general the Kecak fire dance is based on Hindu epic ,the Ramayana, and tells the story of prince Rama'quest to rescue his wife sita from the demon king Rahwana.
The show of the Kecak fire dance is performed by the large group of male who sit in the middle chanting Cak and creating rhythmics sound with their voice.Mimicking of chattering of monkeys. This unique vocal orchestra provide The backdrop for the dramatic enacthemen of the Ramayana scene.
And one of the dramatic part of this show
Is when Hanoman's battle with king demon of Rahwana where Honoman was caught.
and burned in the middle of a blazing fire, but before that, Hanoman had received a gift of holy water from the local priest at Uluwatu temple and after that, Hanoman messed up the fire.
What is the best time visit and watch the performance?
The best time to see the Kecak fire dance in Uluwatu temple is during the dry season ,dry season in Bali. Dry season in Bali is usually comes around April to September. And the best time to see the show is first show at 06.00 pm while watching the dance with the sunset.
How much the entrance ticket for the Kecak fire dance show ?
The price of the Kecak fire dance is IDR 150.000 per person but before to get the ticket you need to pay entrance temple IDR 50.000 per person.
