Kecak and Fire Dance
Kecak dance is one the most beautiful dances that can see in Bali. This dance is performed in the outer yard of the temple, men sit in concentric circle around a large coconut oil lamp and chant in non sensical syllable like a band chattering monkeys.
The story is taken from the Hindu epic and tells Ramayana of how , prince Rama defeats the evil King Rawana who has kidnaped princess Sita. Fire Sanghyang dance is a sacred dance. When evil spirits caused sickness to strike a whole village or disaster threatened this dance was regarded as one of the most effective exorcisms.
Legong Kraton Dance
The classical Legong Kraton Danced was performed for The King’s entertainment. It is danced by three girls dressed in gold brocades and flowered head dresses.
It is the story of King Lasem who tries seduce a princess he had previously kidnaped. Her brother the King a daha declares war on King Lasem and eventually kills him in a war, such as the Warrior Baris and a Mask dance.
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