KECAK AND FIRE DANCE
Performance of Bali Kecak and Fire Dance, There is some agreement on the Balinese Kecak was first developed into a performing arts in the village of Bona, Gianyar, as additional knowledge Kecak was originally a song or music that is resultant from a combination sounds that make up melodies that are usually used to accompany the sacred dance Sanghyang. And it can only be performed in the temple. Then, in the early 1930s, artists from the Gianyar village of Bona attempted to develop a Kecak dance by using the Ramayana story as a substitute for Sanghyang Dance, so that this dance could eventually be displayed in public as a performance art. The first is taken as Goddess Sita was abducted by King Ravana in the Ramayana story.
TRADITIONAL BALINESE DANCE WITH STORY FROM MYTHICAL FRAGMENT RAMAYANA
Location of the Kecak and Fire Dance
The Kecak and Fire Dance performances can be found in almost every strategic area where this show is held, including Ubud, Tanah Lot, and the most famous, Uluwatu. So, if you want to see this kecak and fire dance show, you can check the location of your hotel and look for the closest performance venue, which will cut down on travel time. With such a strategic location, it’s no surprise that this kecak and fire dance has always been a favorite. one of the tourist destinations for the popular show, which only starts in the afternoon, making the atmosphere of watching the kecak and fire dance performances even more enjoyable You can visit the Kecak and fire dances at the following locations:
Ubud: This Kecak dance performance will take place in the Ubud area, specifically at Pura Dalem Taman Kaja, with the following address: Jl. Sri Wedari No.12, Ubud, Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571. If you happen to be in Ubud and don’t want to travel far to see this Kecak dance, you can go to the Pura Dalem Taman Kaja, which is located in Ubud Village. This Kecak show begins at 19.00 – 20.00 pm and continues with the same storyline, namely from the Ramayana story with the story of Hanoman who assists Rama in freeing Sinta from Ravana.
Tanah Lot: The next location is at the Tanah Lot Temple tourist destination, where the show is close to the Tanah Lot temple which is so beautiful and enchanting that it makes the show very enjoyable, with the address at Tanah Lot Bali, Beraban, Kec. Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82171, the location of the performance theater is very good so it will make the viewing atmosphere very enjoyable, enjoy this kecak show while visiting the Tanah Lot temple which
Uluwatu: This location is the most popular and visited, because it is very strategically located next to the Uluwatu Temple, which is very charming, and you can also see the sunset from the theater here, which is located not far from the Uluwatu temple, which is very famous for its beautiful sunsets, and the start time for the kecak dance performance here starts at 18.00 – 19.00 pm wi
The Evolution of the Kecak Dance in Bali
Since the 1970s, the Kecak Dance in Bali has evolved and changed. There have been changes in the story and staging. In terms of the story for staging, not only one part of the Ramayana, but also other parts of the Ramayana’s story. Then, in terms of staging, it began to grow not only in one place, such as the Village Bona, Gianyar, but also in other villages in Bali, so that all regions in Bali have dozens of Kecak groups whose members are usually members of the Banjar. Activities such as the Kecak dance festival are frequently held in Bali by the government or a school of art in Bali. In addition, the number of dancers who ever performed in the Kecak dance was recorded in 1979, which involved 500 dancers. At the time, kecak performed a story from the Mahabharata. However, on September 29, 2006, the Tabanan regency government broke the record by organizing a massive Kecak dance with 5000 dancers at Tanah Lot, Tabanan, Bali. The record is very fantastic, where hundreds of dancers who are truly stunning are involved in performing the performance, you could say that the Kecak dance is in high demand by tourists who want to see traditional Balinese dances.
Kecak and Fire Dance Pattern
As a Kecak dance performance is supported by some very important factor, and the dance as an introduction to the story, of course, vital music to accompany the dancers movements. However, in the Kecak Dance, the music is generated by a combination of sounds from the members “cak,” which were approximately 50-70 people, all of whom will make music in akapela. Someone will act as a leader who sets the tone early, someone else as a suppressor in charge of high or low tone pressure, someone else as a solo singer, and someone else as the mastermind behind that to deliver the story. Dancers in the Kecak dance motion should not mimic the movement of gamelan-accompanied dance. So, in the Kecak dance, the dancer’s gestures are more relaxed because the storyline and sound mix take precedence. It is a very meaningful experience to watch a very beautiful balinese dance performed very nicely by the dancers, and the story is given a comedy spice so that it is not so boring at all, with a very good and funny storyline that will make this show even more enjoyable very quickly.
Story of a Bali Kecak and Fire Dance Performance
The accompanying music is provided by the human voice, the gamelan suara, a choir of a hundred men or more sitting in concentric circles, swaying, standing up, and lying prone as the story progresses.
The voices of the storytellers can be heard among the swaying masses, telling the unfolding tale. The story is a fragment from the Ramayana, a Hindu epic that finds expression in many forms, including painting and carving. Prince Rama, heir to the throne of Ayodya, and his wife Sita have been expelled from the kingdom by King Dasarata as a result of Rama’s stepmother’s deception. The story begins with Rama and Sita’s arrival in the Dandaka forest, accompanied by Rama’s brother Laksmana.
The trio has been observed by the demon Rahwana, King of Alengka, who has a crush on the lovely Sita. Rahwana dispatches his prime minister Marica to isolate Sita in order for Rahwana to kidnap her. Marica’s magical powers transform him into a golden deer, and he enters the forest, where Sita is so enchanted by it that she asks Rama to capture it for her. Rama pursues the deer, leaving his brother Laksamana behind with strict orders to protect Sita. When Sita believes she hears Rama’s cry for help, she forces Laksamana to go after him by accusing him of cowardice, and he goes off to help Rama with great reluctance after drawing a magic circle on the ground and telling Sita that she should not step outside the circle under any circumstances.
Sita, left alone in the forest, falls victim to the deception of Rahwana, who disguises himself as an old periest and bags Sita for some food because he is cold and hungry. When Sita steps outside the circle to give the old priest some food, Rahwana grabs her and drags her to his palace. Rahwana returns to his palace in Alengka and tries everything he can to seduce Sita without success. Sita is telling Rahwana’s niece Trijata about her cruel fate in the palace of Alengka when Hanoman appears, telling her that he is Rama’s envoy and proving it by showing her Rama’s ring. Sita gives Hanoman a hairpin to show that she is still alive and then massages him back to Rama to come to her rescue.
Meanwhile, Rama and Laksamana, accompanied by Tualen, are wandering through the forest in search of Sita when Meganada, Rahwana’s son, appears and challenges Rama and Laksamana to a battle. Meganada employs his magical abilities to fire an arrow, which magically transforms into a dragon, overpowering Rama and Laksamana and tying them up in ropes. The bird Garuda, King of the Birds and a close friend of King Dasarata, sees Rama’s predicament from high in the sky and comes to his rescue, freeing the brothers from the ropes. Sugriwa, king of the monkeys, and his monkey army join Rama and Lakshmana on their way to rescue Sita. This section of the Ramayana concludes with the battle between Sugriwa and his Monkey Army and Meganada and his Demon Army, which results in Meganada’s defeat.
How to Observe the Kecak and Fire Dance
The Kecak and fire dance dance is only performed in the afternoon with dozens of dancers, and the sound of music in the Kecak dance is mostly performed by the dancers who make “cak” sounds in tandem, so that the sound becomes louder. If you want to watch the kecak dance and also see the sunset view, we Bali Tour offer you a half day trip in the program of Half Day Uluwatu Sunset Tour package where you will visit Uluwatu Temple with its phenomenally beautiful sunset beauty and also watch the Kecak and Fire Dance which starts at 18.00 pm at the theater near Uluwatu Temple, s very beautiful, and after the show you can try to have dinner at Jimbaran beach or you can also go directly to the hotel with a very impressive experience in watching this Kecak and Fire Dance Performance.
