Dance Kechak Amazing Theatrical Show
(Indonesia)
Balinese culture is
multifaceted and colorful, as, indeed, and the island itself with its bright
and beautiful nature. Yet the special attraction of Bali are theatrical folk
dances that combine extravaganza of colors and emotions.
The most popular on the island
mass dance Kechak or, as it is also called monkey Song Ramayana. Dance has
earned a worldwide reputation because of its beauty, emotion and drama, leaves
virtually anyone indifferent.
The basis of the story, the
situation in the dance is a traditional epic struggle between good and evil, in
addition, the Balinese see him and a deep religious significance, because they
know God.
Traditionally costumed dance
Kechak performed during the hours of sunset in the open air at Uluwatu Temple.
Each participant in the show, and the audience is guaranteed an emotional
charge and mass memories.
The plot of the dance tells of
the struggle with evil demons, which is fighting a brave Sith eventually
triumphs over evil. At the end of the dance actor destroys fires, divorced
around him that symbolize the triumph of good.
Kechak - a kind of active
meditation, because men performing dance, immersed for a short time in a trance
to the sound of his own voice. In this awesome action take part from forty to
one hundred and fifty men, and the dance is performed without musical
instruments, tempo kechak given many-voiced shouting dancers who mimic monkeys
- "chak-chak-chak-kechak."