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A Balinese Kecak dancer performing a scene from the Ramayana on the stone steps of an ancient Hindu temple.
We were at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Bali ,when I saw the Kecak dance performed. These ladies (there were 2 ) were dancing elegantly to the exotic rhythms of the Gamelan orchestra. They were making very expressive movements with their hands ( & eyes ) which seemed like an enchanting language, to me.
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Kecak dancers reenact a story from the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic as old (if not older) as the Bible. Kecak is a Balinese Hindu musical drama that tells the story of Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of the demon Ravana with the help of an army of monkeys. The dance is performed by a group of men forming concentric circles surrounding the principal characters who act out the story. The men continuously chant the words ke-chak ke-chak ke-chak in coordinated harmony and beat while they rock their bodies left to right and raise their hands trembling into the air. One individual in the group is responsible for maintaining the beat of the chant as he chants “po-po-po-po.” The dance takes on an almost rhythmic trancelike quality at times as the story is played out, and you feel as though you've been transported back in time to an ancient kingdom as you watch this spectacle unfold in front of you.
Bali's mysterious Kecak dance features a host of characters from the Hindu epic Ramayana. The story revolves around the kidnapping of Prince Rama's wife Sita, and the monkey god Hanuman (in white) who does battle with the evil king Ravana (in black) to get Sita back. The dance thus explores the eternal battle between good and evil, and the ultimate victory of righteousness over wickedness.
Famous Balinese Dance traditionally performed at the Uluwatu Temple, next to the steep south coast cliffs. The sunset gives an extra touch to the already unique dance and chorus open space performance. The location attracts thousands of people, a must-see show if you ever travel at this side of the world. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.
Priest blessing the Kecak dance chorus before the show. A ceremony traditionally performed at Uluwatu temple, during sunset. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.
The final part of the Kecak Dance, when they try to set on fire the Monkey Warrior. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.
Preparation of the chorus, which is the only thing you hear during the show. Kecak Dance has no musical instruments, and no other singing as it happens to the rest of the traditional Balinese Dances. Great sunset view at Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia.
Queen is free to dance after being rescued, part of the story from Kecak Dance, Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.
The Kecak Fire Dance is one of Bali’s most iconic art performances, which takes place at a clifftop amphitheatre beside Uluwatu Temple.
Le langage des mains, si important dans la danse, traduit ici toute l'intensité de l'instant....quand au regard... !
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The language of hands, so important in the dance, translates here all the intensity of moment .....when in the look
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El lenguaje de las manos, tan importante en el baile, traduce aquí toda la intensidad del instante cuando a la mirada.
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(Wikipédia)Le Kecak (prononcé Ketchak) est un chœur de percussions vocales balinais accompagnant originellement des transes lors de rituels.La pulsation est assurée par un des chanteurs du chœur.Un chœur d'une centaine d'hommes raconte l'épisode où les singes aident le prince Rāma à battre le démon Ravana pour récupérer sa femme Sītā kidnappée par Ravana. Pour cela ils chantent de manière ininterrompue le distinctif "chak-a-chak-a-chak" et font des mouvements synchronisés autour des différents protagonistes de l'histoire qui interviennent au centre, entourés par le chœur. L'apogée de l'accompagnement qui va crescendo coïncide avec la victoire lors du combat.
Kecak (pronounced Ketchak) is a Balinese vocal chorus(choir) of percussions accompanying originally trances during rites. The pulsation is assured(insured) by one of the singers of the chorus(choir). A chorus(choir) of hundred men(people) tells the episode where the monkeys help prince Rama to beat the devil Ravana to get back his wife Sita kidnapped by Ravana. For it they sing in a continuous way the distinctive " chak-a-chak-a-chak " and make movements synchronized around the various protagonists of the history(story) who intervene in the center, surrounded by the chorus(choir). The peak of the support(accompaniment) which goes crescendo coincides with the victory during the fight
A Kecak dancer in Bali puts on her make up with a shard of mirror before a performance. Kecak is a traditional Balinese performance that depicts a Hindu epic, the Ramayana. In the dance, performers enact the tale of Prince Rama's quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana.
The Kecak dance, or 'Tari Kecak', is a captivating traditional Balinese art performance, which also goes by, ‘the monkey chant dance’, and loosely 'fire dance', for its occasional use of fire as a centrepiece prop. The Kecak was created around 1930 and is now internationally recognised as one of Bali’s top-three signature dances (alongside the Barong and Legong). The Kecak dance is unique in that it has no other musical background or accompaniment besides the chanting of male dancers, intoning a “keh-chack” polyrhythmic choir during most of the performance. Kecak’s storyline is taken from the Ramayana Hindu epic and it’s often on the entertainment schedule of almost every Balinese arts and culture venue. READ MORE Interested in this tour? Book it here. Sunset Kecak Dance at Uluwatu & Barbecue Seafood Dinner Duration 5h USD 70 per adult Tari Kecak is simply accompanied by the a cappella chorus of dozens of men including one leader to set the tones, one soloist, one in charge of intoning high and low notes, as well as a narrator. The men wear chequered sarongs and are seated in tight, concentric circles with a central space reserved for the protagonist characters. The main characters depict Rama, Sita, Ravana, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva. The storyline generally starts from when prince Rama goes to the woods with Sita, his wife, and Lakshmana, his brother. There, Ravana kidnaps Sita and imprisons her in his castle. Rama seeks for help and sends Lakshmana to find his friend, Sugriva, the King of the Monkey Kingdom. Hanuman, Sugriva’s commander, is sent to check on Sita in Ravana’s palace and Rama finally begins the battle. At first, Ravana wins, but Sugriva and Hanuman then come to Rama’s aid with monkey troops. Sugriva finally wins. The male chorus chants ‘chack’, representing the sound of the monkey troops. The soft rattling sound of bells around the protagonists’ ankles is the only addition to Tari Kecak’s choral background.
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Devant un coucher de soleil qui souligne la beauté des falaises d'Ulu Watu se déroule une cérémonie, pour les touristes, qui rejoue un des épisodes Hindouistes du Ramayana.
In front of a sunset which underlines the beauty of the cliffs of Ulu Watu takes place a ceremony, for the tourists, which replays one of the Hindu episodes of the Ramayana.
(Wikipédia)Le Kecak (prononcé Ketchak) est un chœur de percussions vocales balinais accompagnant originellement des transes lors de rituels.La pulsation est assurée par un des chanteurs du chœur.Un chœur d'une centaine d'hommes raconte l'épisode où les singes aident le prince Rāma à battre le démon Ravana pour récupérer sa femme Sītā kidnappée par Ravana. Pour cela ils chantent de manière ininterrompue le distinctif "chak-a-chak-a-chak" et font des mouvements synchronisés autour des différents protagonistes de l'histoire qui interviennent au centre, entourés par le chœur. L'apogée de l'accompagnement qui va crescendo coïncide avec la victoire lors du combat.
Kecak (pronounced Ketchak) is a Balinese vocal chorus(choir) of percussions accompanying originally trances during rites. The pulsation is assured(insured) by one of the singers of the chorus(choir). A chorus(choir) of hundred men(people) tells the episode where the monkeys help prince Rama to beat the devil Ravana to get back his wife Sita kidnapped by Ravana. For it they sing in a continuous way the distinctive " chak-a-chak-a-chak " and make movements synchronized around the various protagonists of the history(story) who intervene in the center, surrounded by the chorus(choir). The peak of the support(accompaniment) which goes crescendo coincides with the victory during the fight
Un brahmane vient déposer des offrandes pour la bénédiction de la cérémonie du Kecak.
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A Brahman comes to put down offerings for the blessing of the ceremony of Kecak.
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(Wikipédia)Le Kecak (prononcé Ketchak) est un chœur de percussions vocales balinais accompagnant originellement des transes lors de rituels.La pulsation est assurée par un des chanteurs du chœur.Un chœur d'une centaine d'hommes raconte l'épisode où les singes aident le prince Rāma à battre le démon Ravana pour récupérer sa femme Sītā kidnappée par Ravana. Pour cela ils chantent de manière ininterrompue le distinctif "chak-a-chak-a-chak" et font des mouvements synchronisés autour des différents protagonistes de l'histoire qui interviennent au centre, entourés par le chœur. L'apogée de l'accompagnement qui va crescendo coïncide avec la victoire lors du combat.
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Kecak (pronounced Ketchak) is a Balinese vocal chorus(choir) of percussions accompanying originally trances during rites. The pulsation is assured(insured) by one of the singers of the chorus(choir). A chorus(choir) of hundred men(people) tells the episode where the monkeys help prince Rama to beat the devil Ravana to get back his wife Sita kidnapped by Ravana. For it they sing in a continuous way the distinctive " chak-a-chak-a-chak " and make movements synchronized around the various protagonists of the history(story) who intervene in the center, surrounded by the chorus(choir). The peak of the support(accompaniment) which goes crescendo coincides with the victory during the fight
Un artiste balinais pendant de très longues minutes prépare et répare les masques que les danseurs porteront dans quelques minutes.
A Balinese artist during of very long minutes prepares and repairs the masks which the dancers will carry in a few minutes.
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(Wikipédia)Le Kecak (prononcé Ketchak) est un chœur de percussions vocales balinais accompagnant originellement des transes lors de rituels.La pulsation est assurée par un des chanteurs du chœur.Un chœur d'une centaine d'hommes raconte l'épisode où les singes aident le prince Rāma à battre le démon Ravana pour récupérer sa femme Sītā kidnappée par Ravana. Pour cela ils chantent de manière ininterrompue le distinctif "chak-a-chak-a-chak" et font des mouvements synchronisés autour des différents protagonistes de l'histoire qui interviennent au centre, entourés par le chœur. L'apogée de l'accompagnement qui va crescendo coïncide avec la victoire lors du combat.
Kecak (pronounced Ketchak) is a Balinese vocal chorus(choir) of percussions accompanying originally trances during rites. The pulsation is assured(insured) by one of the singers of the chorus(choir). A chorus(choir) of hundred men(people) tells the episode where the monkeys help prince Rama to beat the devil Ravana to get back his wife Sita kidnapped by Ravana. For it they sing in a continuous way the distinctive " chak-a-chak-a-chak " and make movements synchronized around the various protagonists of the history(story) who intervene in the center, surrounded by the chorus(choir). The peak of the support(accompaniment) which goes crescendo coincides with the victory during the fight
Laso Known as Sita Goddess - is the central female character of the Hindu epic Ramayana.She is the consort of the Hindu god Rama (avatar of Vishnu) and is an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and wife of Vishnu.
In the Ramayana, Hanuman changes shape several times. For example, while he searches for the kidnapped Sita in Ravana's palaces on Lanka, he contracts himself to the size of a cat, so that he will not be detected by the enemy. Later on, he takes on the size of a mountain, blazing with radiance, to show his true power to Sita.
A circle of 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana.
It occurs each year in Bali. Usually a night before the Nyepi day, people in Bali will burn the Ogoh Ogoh.
As opposed to most other cultures in the world, where people often flock to the streets to celebrate the arrival of the new year with music, dance and fireworks, in Bali the streets go empty, and the island turns all dark and quiet. That’s why Nyepi Day is also often referred to as Silence Day.
Kecak , alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance and music drama, originated in the 1930s Bali and is performed primarily by men, although a few women's kecak groups exist as of 2006.
Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where the monkey-like Vanara helped Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. However, Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcism dance.
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(Wikipédia)Le Kecak (prononcé Ketchak) est un chœur de percussions vocales balinais accompagnant originellement des transes lors de rituels.La pulsation est assurée par un des chanteurs du chœur.Un chœur d'une centaine d'hommes raconte l'épisode où les singes aident le prince Rāma à battre le démon Ravana pour récupérer sa femme Sītā kidnappée par Ravana. Pour cela ils chantent de manière ininterrompue le distinctif "chak-a-chak-a-chak" et font des mouvements synchronisés autour des différents protagonistes de l'histoire qui interviennent au centre, entourés par le chœur. L'apogée de l'accompagnement qui va crescendo coïncide avec la victoire lors du combat.
Kecak (pronounced Ketchak) is a Balinese vocal chorus(choir) of percussions accompanying originally trances during rites. The pulsation is assured(insured) by one of the singers of the chorus(choir). A chorus(choir) of hundred men(people) tells the episode where the monkeys help prince Rama to beat the devil Ravana to get back his wife Sita kidnapped by Ravana. For it they sing in a continuous way the distinctive " chak-a-chak-a-chak " and make movements synchronized around the various protagonists of the history(story) who intervene in the center, surrounded by the chorus(choir). The peak of the support(accompaniment) which goes crescendo coincides with the victory during the fight
Kecak , alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance and music drama, originated in the 1930s Bali and is performed primarily by men, although a few women's kecak groups exist as of 2006.
Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where the monkey-like Vanara helped Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. However, Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcism dance.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kecak , alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance and music drama, originated in the 1930s Bali and is performed primarily by men, although a few women's kecak groups exist as of 2006.
Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where the monkey-like Vanara helped Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. However, Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcism dance.
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My second visit to Pura Uluwatu just for Kecak Dance performance but I was late and the show already started halfway.
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(Wikipédia)Le Kecak (prononcé Ketchak) est un chœur de percussions vocales balinais accompagnant originellement des transes lors de rituels.La pulsation est assurée par un des chanteurs du chœur.Un chœur d'une centaine d'hommes raconte l'épisode où les singes aident le prince Rāma à battre le démon Ravana pour récupérer sa femme Sītā kidnappée par Ravana. Pour cela ils chantent de manière ininterrompue le distinctif "chak-a-chak-a-chak" et font des mouvements synchronisés autour des différents protagonistes de l'histoire qui interviennent au centre, entourés par le chœur. L'apogée de l'accompagnement qui va crescendo coïncide avec la victoire lors du combat.
Kecak (pronounced Ketchak) is a Balinese vocal chorus(choir) of percussions accompanying originally trances during rites. The pulsation is assured(insured) by one of the singers of the chorus(choir). A chorus(choir) of hundred men(people) tells the episode where the monkeys help prince Rama to beat the devil Ravana to get back his wife Sita kidnapped by Ravana. For it they sing in a continuous way the distinctive " chak-a-chak-a-chak " and make movements synchronized around the various protagonists of the history(story) who intervene in the center, surrounded by the chorus(choir). The peak of the support(accompaniment) which goes crescendo coincides with the victory during the fight
Of all the dances seen on Bali today, the Kecak dance is perhaps the most dramatic. Taken from the Hindu epic Ramayana, the dance tells the story of Prince Rama and his rescue of Princess Sita, who has been kidnapped by the evil King of Lanka. Unlike other dances, there is no orchestra accompanying it. Instead, a troupe of over 150 bare-chested men serve as the chorus, making a wondrous cacophany of synchronized "chak-achak-achak" clicking sounds while swaying their bodies and waving their hands. (wikipedia)