Kecak (pronounced [ˈketʃaʔ] (“Kechak”), alternate spellings: Kechak and Ketjak), known in Indonesianas Tari Kecak, is a form of Balinese hindu dance and music drama that was developed in the 1930s in Bali, Indonesia. Since its creation it has been performed primarily by men, with the very first women’s kecak group starting in 2006.[1] The dance mainly plays about the Ramayana and is traditionally performed in temples and villages across Bali.
Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of at least 150 performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting “chak” and moving their hands and arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana. The monkey-like Vanara led by Hanuman helped Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcismdance.[2]
(source: Wikipedia)
Photo: Kecak Dance
Performed by Balerung Mandera Srinertya Waditra @balerungstage, in the “Mulat Sarira” event by The Ary Suta Center.
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