It is the hour before sunset, high above the cliffs guarding the Java Strait, and hundreds of people are gathering at Uluwatu temple for the day's kecak performance – Bali's famous "monkey dance".

Also called ‘the monkey chant dance’, Kecak is now internationally recognised as one of Bali’s top-three signature dances — alongside the Barong and Legong Of all the dances popular in the ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Bali, the "Island of the Gods," is renowned for its vibrant culture and captivating artistic traditions. Among its many treasures lies Tari Kecak (Kecak Dance), a captivating dance ...

Unforgettable cultural event is a high-energy performance combining dance, theatre, costumes, fire, and ancient storytelling ...

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Using sinuous hand movements and elaborate facial expressions, the dancers depict stories from the Ramayana at the temple in Bali.(Anita Rao Kashi) The sky is grey and stormy, with thick clouds ...

The Geino Yamashirogumi troupe is bringing the traditional Balinese music and dance drama of kecak to Tokyo this summer. The performing arts ensemble is known for their world music and theatre ...

Dewa Nyoman Irawan, a 30-year-old Balinese dancer, expertly twirls a fan in his right hand while performing intricate finger movements with his left, captivating his audience at the Viceroy Bali ...