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Kecak Dance Under the Rain: A Foreigner’s Bali Adventure

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Bali has been hit by rain in recent days, making many places difficult to access. Heavy rain can cause traffic jams and some attractions are closed.

But there are still some popular tourist destinations that are open and filled with tourists. It’s only natural because December is a prime season where tourists from all over the world flock to Bali.

One of the most crowded tourist destinations is the kecak dance performance in Uluwatu. The legendary kecak dance performance, presented at Uluwatu Temple, atop a cliff, always draws enormous crowds.

But in this rainy season there is a different scene that appears from visitors wearing colourful raincoats and makes its own sensation.

As shown in the TikTok video of @tahuwalikombrata and @hana.tran2312.

@hana.tran2312 Still a good experience 😂🥹 #bali #uluwatu ♬ BALI INDONESIA – 𝖈 𝖆 𝖜 𝖎

Kecak dances and performances are still carried out even though the rain is falling heavily. The open theatre location also makes the rain wind quite strong.

“Watched this show many times. I wish it was raining, it’s usually boiling hot,” wrote a netizen.

“Like kindergarten children on a study tour,” wrote another netizen.

@tahuwalikombrata Bali musim hujan 🫣🌧️⛈️🌨️💦💧☔️#bali #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #travel #backpacker #traveltips #kecak #uluwatu #hujan ♬ original sound – Jalan jalan aja dulu

Kecak Dance Cultural Performance at Uluwatu Tourism object is still an attraction for tourists visiting Bali.

As if never deserted, thousands of tourists always crowd the stands of Kecak dance spectators at Uluwatu Tourism Attraction (DTW), Pecatu Village, South Kuta, Bali.

If you’re looking for more Kecak dance recommendations, here’s a list.

Recommendations for watching kecak dance in Bali

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Kecak Dance

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is one of the largest cultural parks in Bali that has the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue as its icon. Tourists can watch Kecak Dance performances held at Wisnu Plaza, which has a giant statue in the background.

The show also presents modern elements such as light and sound effects that make it even more interesting. The show starts at around 6.30 p.m. and lasts for 45 minutes.

Taman Saraswati Temple

Pura Taman Saraswati
Source: Rumah123

Taman Saraswati Temple is one place to see Kecak Dance in Bali in Ubud, Gianyar Regency. Tourists can watch the stunning Kecak Dance attraction with a beautiful lotus pond around it.

Sahadewa Barong & Fire Dance, Batubulan

Sahadewa Barong & Fire Dance, Batubulan
Source: MKuta

Experience watching Kecak Dance in Bali accompanied by beautiful moonlight, you must come to Sahadewa Barong & Fire Dance in Batubulan. Kecak Dance performances here are held every day starting from 6.30 p.m.

Batubulan is known as the centre of the performing arts in Bali. Therefore, here you can not only watch Kecak Dance performances but also other traditional Balinese dances, one of which is Barong Dance and Keris Dance.

Uniquely, when watching Kecak Dance at Sahadewa Barong & Fire Dance Batubulan, you will get a script in various languages that contains information about the performance you are watching.

Pura Dalem Taman Kaja

Pura Dalem Taman Kaja
Source: Kompas

Another place to see Kecak Dance in Bali is at Pura Dalem Taman Kaja, which is also located in Ubud, Gianyar Regency. According to various source, the Kecak Dance takes place on certain days, but usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. for IDR 100,000.

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