This performance is a combination of ancient ritual, dance, drama, sunset and cliff setting which makes it a must see when you are in Bali. Accompanied by a choir of chanting and singing men without using any Gamelan has made this performance more interesting and memorable.
This is a brief description of what Kecak Ramayana and Fire Dance is:
Act 1: Rama, Sita, Laksamana and Kijang (Deer)
Wandering in the forest of Dandaka during the exile of Rama. Sita sees a beautiful golden deer dancing in front of her. She pleads to her husband to catch it for her. Rama fearful of what may happen to Sita if he leaves her alone in the dangerous forest decided to leave Sita in the protection of his brother Laksamana. Shortly after Rama's departure a cry for help echoes around the forest. Fearful for her husband's safety Sita sends Laksamana to save Rama, leaving herself unprotected and alone.
Act 2: Sita, Rhawana, Hanuman and Sugriwa
A sudden storm envelops the forest and Sita became fearful. Rhawana appeares before her but she is protected by a magic circle and his attempt to seize her failed. He disappears only to come back disguises as a poor old man seeking a shelter and water (Bhagawan). Sita falls for Rhawana's trick and he kidnaps her. Rhawana takes Sita to his palace Alengka, and is attacked along the way by his mortal enemy, Garuda.
Act 3: Rama, Laksamana, Hanuman and Sugriwa
On his search for Sita, Rama meets Sugriwa the red monkey King whose help him to find his wife. Together they select a scout to find Alengka and locate Sita. Hanuman, a white monkey with magical power is chosen and Rama provides him with a ring to give to Sita as a token of his love and as a proof of Hanuman beings is envoy.
Act 4: Sita, Trijata, Hanuman and The Giants
Hanuman locates Alengka and enlists the help of Trijata to meet with Sita who is about to take her own life in despair. Hanuman shows Sita the ring and tells of her husband's impending rescue attempt.Hanuman then attempts to destroy past of the palace and is caught by the giants who want to burn him to death. He escapes and causing mayhem throughout the city.
Act 5: The Final Battle
Rama is guided to Alengka where the monkey army defeats the giant's army. Rama meets face to face battle with Rhawana and defeats him. He is then reunited with Sita.
