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Mr. Baek's traditional Kecak dance of Bali Ubud in Indonesia, an overwhelming experience of the atmo

Kecak Dance in Bali Kechak Dance is one of Bali's traditional dances, which are famous for their distinctive rhythms and colorful performances. It is Bali's representative cultural heritage, especially in places like Ubud and Uluwatu temples, and is loved by many tourists. The ketchak dance is performed without accompaniment, and it features men sitting around in layers and clapping their hands during the performance to make a "cha-cha-cha" sound. The sound sounds like music and creates a mysterious atmosphere along with the dance. The dance was modernly reinterpreted by German dancers Walter Spies and Bali's local artists in the 1930s, and it has since become a traditional Bali dance. Characteristics of Quechak Dance 1. *Unaccompanied music and chorus* Ketchak Dance consists of only the voices of a male choir without traditional instruments. Between 50 and 150 men sit in a circle in several layers, making the sound of a unique rhythm called 'ketchak' and acting as a kind of chord. This rhythm raises the tension of the dance and makes the viewer more immersed in the performance. 2. *Story based on Ramayana epic* The Ketchak Dance revolves around the story of Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic. The main scene during the performance features only Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and the villain Ravana and the monkey god Han Nu, depicting a battle of good and evil. Actors dressed in colorful costumes lead the story in different roles, especially the performance of the monkey god Han Nu in the climax. 3. *Fancy performance and production* Kechak Dance consists of a combination of dance and acting, and dramatically expresses a mythical story. The actors develop the story with various movements and gestures, and at the climax in the play, the performance using fire also unfolds, leaving a strong impression. Since the performance is held under the night sky, the light stands out, and the flames and dances surrounding the stage are combined to create a mysterious atmosphere. 4. *Communication with the audience* The audience can be more immersed in the performance because the Ketchak Dance is close to the audience and proceeds without stage equipment. Actors move around the circular stage, sometimes approaching the audience and trying to communicate directly. This allows the audience to feel the vitality as if they have become part of the performance. Tips for watching the Quechak dance **Place of performance**: Ubud or Uluwatu Temple is a great place to watch the Quechak Dance, especially in Uluwatu, where you can enjoy the performance with the sunset, allowing you to enjoy a more fantastic atmosphere. **Reservations and times**: It's a good idea to book in advance because Quechak Dance is popular. It usually starts around 6-7 p.m., and you can feel the charm of the performance under the night sky. **Seats**: The stage is circular, so you can watch from any location, but the center seats are great for making you feel closer to the stage. Kechak Dance is a special performance that offers access to Bali's unique traditions and myths, and it is one of the cultural experiences that should not be missed on a trip to Bali. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ In Bali dance, there will be no other attractive dance that is full of the sentiment of Bali, the island of paradise, like the Kekak dance. The Kekchak dance, which begins after offering to the gods, is also called the monkey dance. It is creepy to see about 100 men who play the role of a legion of monkeys with their upper bodies wrapped around a lantern and danced together while singing "Kekchak Kekchak" by mimicking the sound of frogs. Kekchak is the only traditional dance that does not involve a gamelan accompaniment, and the story of Ramayana by sudden rhythm, strange song melody, thrilling dance, monkey corps' group dance, and beautiful girl's dance is performed for about an hour to fully enjoy the exotic atmosphere. The establishment of the Kechak Dance, which represents Bali Island, is surprisingly new, and the background of the times in which it was created is closely related to tourism in the 1930s, like other Bali entertainment shows. In 1931, the German director Victor von Furetsen's film "The Devil's Island" was a huge success in Europe by introducing Bali's exotic customs and entertainment. The film was produced by Spieth, the same German who lived in Ubud at the time, and the newly invented Kechak is introduced for the first time. In Bali's ritual of chasing demons from ancient times, the 'cha (male chorus)', which is used to promote hypnosis, was reorganized and the Ramayana story was created in the style