Indonesian ballet with traditional music

                                                                  Indonesian Ramayana and fire dance
                                Indonesian Ramayana is called Kekak Ramayana in their language.They say that every visitor should see at least one dance and if you plan to see then this should be it. The combination of ancient ritual,dance,drama , sunset and cliff of setting makes Kekak Ramayana and Fire dance one of the most spectacular dance performances imaginable.Accompanied by a choir of chanting and singing men with the be a memory that will stay with you long after you leave this,the island of the Gods.

 

                                   
                                                     

          

    Act 1:   RAMA,SITA,LAKSHMANA AND KIJANG
          Wandering in the forest of Dandaka during the exile of Rama. Sita sees a beautiful golden deer dancing in front of her, she pleads with her husband to catch it of her. Rama , fearful of what may befall Sita if left alone in the dangerous forest.Thenhe leaves Sita in the protection of his brother Lakshmana. Shortly after Rama's departure a cry for help echoes around the forest.Fearful for her husband's safety Sita sends Lakshmana to his aid leaving herself unprotected and alone.

ACT 2 : SITA, RAVANA,BHAGAVAN AND GARUDA :
        A sudden storm envelops the forest and Sita becomes fearful. Ravana appears before her but she is protected by a magic circle and his attempt to seize her fails. He disappears only to come back disguised as a poor old man seeking shelter and water. Sita falls for Ravana's trick and he kidnaps her.Taking Sita to his palace of   Lanka. Ravana is attacked on the way by his mortal enemy, Garuda - Long enough to tell Rama what has happened to Sita.

ACT 3 : RAMA,LAKSHMANA,HANUMAN,SUGRIVA
           On his search for Sita , Rama meets Sugriva the red monkey king, whose help he enlists to find his wife. Together they select a scout to findLanka and locate Sita. Hanuman a white monkey with magical powers is chosen and Rama provides him with a ring to give to Sita as a token of his love and has proof of Hanman his envoy.

ACT 4: SITA ,TRIJATA, HANUMAN AND THE GIANTS
           Hanuman locates Lanka and enlists the help of Trijata to meet with Sita who is about to take her own life in despair. Hanuman shows Sita the ring and tells of her husband's impending rescue attempt. Hanuman then attempts to destroy part of the palace and is caught by the giants who attempt to burn him to death.He escapes causing much mayhem throughout   the city.

ACT 5 : THE FINAL BATTLE

            Rama is guided to Lanka where the monkey army defeats the army of the giants. Rama meets with Ravana in face to face battle and defeats him. He is then reunite with Sita.

At various time throughout the performance you will see two other charectors. Delem and Tualen. These comic characters are servants of Rama and Ravana. See if you identify who is the servant of who.
     

      

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                Bali, Indonesia