Kecak is one of Balinese Dance which is created on 1930s and played by many dancers’ especially male dancers. Kecak is played by tens of dancers who yell ‘CAK’ and take their arms up to the air. Kecak dance tells about Ramayana story when a marching of monkeys assists Rama against Rahwana.
The dancers wears black and white uniform, except the black and white dancers there are other important Ramayana characters, such as: Rama, Shinta, Laksamana, Rahwana, Hanoman and Sugriwa, Golden Deer. Kecak dance’s song is taken from Sanghyang ritual dance without any instrument but only use ‘kincringan’ a toy wear by Ramayana Character on their feet.
Regular performances of the Kecak dance are held in the village in the evenings, and the opportunity to witness this unique dance should not be missed.
Kecak Dance Daily Performance:
KECAK UMA DEWI
Jl. Waribang No. 21 Kesiman
Denpasar
GARUDA WISNU KENCANA CULTURAL PARK
Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kuta Selatan, Badung - Bali 80364
PO BOX 139
