Kecak Dance

Kecak a form of Balinese music drama, originated in the 1930s and is performed primarily by men. Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 100 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms. Taken from the Hindu epic Ramayana, the dance tells the story of Prince Rama and his rescue of Princess Sinta, who has been kidnapped by the evil King of Lanka, "Ravana".