Cultural Experience: Uluwatu Kecak Dance
Temple Uluwatu is the second most important temple on the island of Bali. This is a popular place of worship, where hundreds of curious tourists gather every day and pray. The temple is located in a picturesque place on the southwestern coast of the island, on top of a cliff hanging over the ocean. The simple construction of Pura Luhur Uluwatu consists almost entirely of white and gray blocks of petrified corals; it is a state temple dedicated to the spirits of the sea. In addition to a marvelous location, in the evenings in front of the entrance to the temple you can see the Kecak dance performance. During this dance, dozens of men in black and white sarongs, sitting in a lotus position and raising their hands, say monotonously "cak-cak-cak-cak". Men are sitting around the platform on which the dancers, in the light of the lamp, tell the story of Rama and Sita. This dance is one of the youngest in Bali. It was created in early 30s. The choreographer Walter Spies borrowed the ancient ritual of the spell rom the male chorus, combined all this with the scenes from Hindu, Ramayana and created an impressive action. Completing Kecak, a dance ensembles is walking on burning bush.
If you only have a short time in Bali, by visiting the Uluwatu Temple and watching this Kecak dance, your trip will be very valuable and will be an unforgettable experience. Whatever is your reason of visiting Bali.
