K-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-kecak!

I went to a spectacular "Kecak" performance (a fire and trance spectacle) last night in Ubud. Despite being targeted entirely at tourists (the performers started speaking in English at one point "transport!?" joked one) I had a terrific time going to the show with J+R (from Korea). The stars of the show were the 100+ men all chanting in unison. They formed a circle around dancers who were, supposedly, playing out the story of the Ramayana (the Ramayana seems to be the story told in every performance in Indonesia). The female dancers were quite disconcerting with their eyes practically popping out of their heads and their oddly extended fingers. They gave the distinct impression that they were staring at you. But the guys were great and looked to be having a blast, as were we!

Kecak performance