Kecak Dance

Kecak a form of Balinese music drama, originated in the 1930s and is performed primarily by men. Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 100 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.

Kecak dance performance only at the fullmoon and the newmoon. Atmosphere is considerably different from the one of other sing and dance groups. It is overwhelmed to flitting cheer of Kecak, light of the torch, dance with the flame and power, and the stage. It is overwhelmed to fantastic atmosphere only on special night when power stays in the entire Bali.