A new version of Ramayana dance was introduced to Bali in mid 1970s. Accompanied by the gamelan gong orchestra, Ramayana dance is a unique combination of traditional dance technique and modern comedy.
The scene begins in the deep forest of Dandaka where Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Laksmana live peacefully in exile. One day, while hunting for deer, Sita is kidnapped by the evil Rawana. With the help of Garuda and a white monkey general named Hanuman, Prince Rama eventually rescues his wife.
Because of their ideal good looks, the characters of Rama and Laksmana are played by beautiful women. Rama wears a golden headgear while Laksmana wears a black headdress. Their dancing style is very refined and dignified as noble characters.
On the other hand, the demon king, Rawana, is arrogant and bad-tempered. His dancing style is more in keeping with a demon character. Often, it is the animals of Ramayana dance who steal the show as they have more freedoms than human character. Therefore, Hanuman is usually played by the most creative actor. Each performance of Hanuman will never be the same.
Quoted from :http://www.bali3000.com/all-about-bali/DancesDrama.asp
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