Epic of the Ramayana

 Kecak Dance is a religious ritual in which the famous Hindu epic Ramayana, which you will remember from literature classes, is performed in the form of theater and dance. An interesting activity to understand how religion and art interact in Bali. At the same time, seeing such a different form of artistic expression is one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have. However, some people may start to get bored after the first 10-15 minutes of the show. 🙂 It would be very helpful to have some preliminary knowledge of the Epic of the Ramayana in order to more easily follow what is going on in the show: Epic of the Ramayana In the epic, Prince Rama marries Sida. Unfortunately, his father exiles Rama just before he ascends to the throne, because of a promise he made earlier. He goes to live in the forest, taking his wife and brother Lakshman with him. Ravana, the king of demons, watches Sida in the forest and is captivated by her beauty. He makes up his mind to kidnap Rama. Ra...