SENTRAL TOUR & TRAVEL
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The Dramatic of Kecak Dance in Bali
The Kecak dance is one of the most famous of Balinese dances.
It is unusual because it has no musical accompaniment like many
other Indonesian dances do, the rhythm of the dance is produced
by the chanting 'monkey' chorus. Instead, a troupe of over 150
bare-chested men serve as the chorus, making a wondrous cacophony
of synchronized "chak-achak-achak" clicking sounds
while swaying their bodies and waving their hands .From that
chanting noise of "Cak-cak-cak", then it gave the
dance its name Kecak.
What makes the Kecak such a fascinating dance to watch are
the fifty or so men in the checkered pants. They are both the
choir and the props, providing the music for the story in a
series of constant vocal chants that change with the mood of
the actors. They don't sit still, either, they wave their arms
to simulate fire, and reposition themselves around the stage
to represent wind and fire, prison cells, and unseen hand of
protection from the gods.
The dance is played in five acts and lasts roughly 45 minutes.
It taken from the Hindu epic Ramayana, which tells the story
of Prince Rama and his rescue of Princess Sita, who has been
kidnapped by the evil King of Lanka, Rahwana and somehow with
the help of the white monkey army, Rama rescues his wife and
defeats the evil Rahwana.
Attending a Kecak recital is a must for any visitor to Bali.
It is a wondrous experience, and a window into the musical and
artistic culture that make the Balinese a special people.
By Air:
Numerous international carriers service Bali's Ngurah Rai International
Airport either directly or via Jakarta. Domestic airlines operate
schedule flights from various cities within Indonesia.
By Land:
Bali is connected to Java by a regular ferry service running
between Gilimanuk and Banyuwangi. If you are taking the train
or a night bus from Jakarta, Bandung or Yogyakarta, travels
first to Surabaya for the connection to Banyuwangi. Buses can
be boarded at Banyuwangi or Gilimanuk for the final leg to Denpasar.
By Sea:
The state-run passengers line PELNI operates weekly sailing's
between Bali and Jakarta, Ujung Pandang and Balikpapan. Regular
ferries sail between Lombok and Bali.
No need to worry where youll stay in Bali. There are many hotels
range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget
hotels are spread around the island.
There are a variety of restaurants in Bali offering a good choice
of food to suit a variety of tastes at reasonable prices. Kuta
and Jimbaran is a great place to eat especially Seafood and
Western dishes are your best bets while in Ubud lots of sophisticated
restaurants and many of the shopping centers in the area have
places to eat and there are several fast food places for those
fast food addicts.
Its so easy to move around in Bali, especially in the tourist
area. You can rent a bike or motorcycle to move around the city.
Theres also car rental. Public buses ply routes throughout Bali
from Denpasar's Ubung Terminal.
There are a lot of things to do or see while youre in Bali.
Beside its cultural and art, there are also numerous temples,
ancient sites and of course, great restaurants around Ubud while
in the roads around Kuta, Legian and Sanur are lined with shops
and hawkers that sell about everything, offering a huge choice
of places to eat and a lively nightlife.
Handwoven fabrics are a great buy; a simple sarong is an inexpensive,
portable and practical travel accessory,
Ubud is the best place for you to buy paintings and other artworks,
Browsing at the Sukawati Art Market and Galeria Nusa Dua offers
a tempting range of Balinese goods in one place.
Various hotels in Bali hold Kecak Dance performances and often
deal providing dinner and tickets to the performance are offered
at the main hotels in Bali. Ask your hotel for further information.
Weekly (in some places daily) performances of the Kecak abound
around the island, but the most well-known Kecak Theater is
in the town of Batubulan just north of the Balinese capital
of Denpasar. The dance company provides transportation for a
nominal fee to and from the resort.
Upon arrival, if your hotel has not arranged transportation
from the airport, hire a taxi from the transport counter outside
the arrival gate. Fares are listed by destination and must be
paid in advance. Metered taxis are also available in Kuta, Sanur,
Nusa Dua and Denpasar.
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