Uluwatu is situated in the village of Pecatu, the southwestern tip of Bali island, a tourist attraction that is very, very famous. Pura Uluwatu is located on the cliff is one of the major temples (pura Sad Goda) most important in Bali. Waves at sea Pecatu also very beautiful and is a frequent venue of an international surfing event. But besides all that, Uluwatu is also known as Kecak and fire dance is performed only once a day at just before sunset.
Reason number three that is for some people the main reason to visit Uluwatu. A visit to the temple was eventually adjusted to the time kecaknya dance performances.
Kecak Dance is a traditional Balinese dance in pementasannya not use musical instruments at all. Only the repetitive sound generated from the mouths of the dancers who accompany all performances. Kecak Dance at Uluwatu was staged has been made more interesting by incorporating elements of the Ramayana story. Like a typical Balinese traditional opera with a background very beautiful nature, bring the rhythm of the story more dramatic.
In order to get a strategic position seating, the audience was willing to come sooner. With tickets being sold for Rp 75.000, – per person, the audience is free to choose where he would sit. If the weather is sunny, a beautiful sunset would be formed kekhitmatan perfectly accompany the dance. But that day, Saturday, October 16, 2010, we were not lucky. The weather was overcast at the time. Black clouds covered the sky and cover the sun. Nevertheless, the majesty of dance Kecak fire still feel and show that indeed the inside story of the Ramayana, capable of causing liver click amazed at the audience.
Mentioned in the Ramayana that was delivered, Sitta Rama’s wife was kidnapped by Ravana. And assisted by Hanuman, Rama, trying to free from the clutches of Ravana Sitta. But in his effort to help Sitta, Hanuman was captured and about to be burned. Because of his supernatural powers Hanuman, so he could extinguish the fire and escaped the assassination attempt. There was the location of the fire show.
The show which lasts approximately 1.5 hours, interspersed with humor and interaction between the players by spectators who were present to enliven the atmosphere. Laughter and clapping of the audience was flooded staging. And at the end of the gig, we were all given the opportunity to take pictures with the players.
It was an unforgettable show. The beauty of traditional Balinese dances performed by beautiful by the dancer, with a backdrop of natural beauty, brings special memories in the hearts of the spectators who came. Attempts to display a satisfying treat is the reason the development of tourism in Uluwatu in particular.