Kecak: The Fire Dance of Bali
Fire Dance (1) The barren arena has just a massive black lamp made of stone that dotted the center. No stage setup, no curtains, no extra lightings, no hint of any backstage music either. The arena of Pura Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia is more like a mini open-air auditorium. This is the stage for 50 dancers of the famed Kecak (pronounced as Kechak) Dance, a traditional art form of Bali in Indonesia. One is left wondering what kind of dance performance it would be! A priest in a white garment walks into light of the solo lamp in the center of the circular place and you know the stage is set. The...
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