Wonderful Things in Uluwatu Bali that You Must See
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VIVA – Uluwatu Bali is one of the best tourist destinations in Bali. Bali is famous for its beautiful beaches. However, not only beaches, the cultural tourist destinations can also be found in Bali. Bali has its own charm, especially for very beautiful scenery.
One of the places in Bali that can give beautiful scenery is Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu temple is a favorite interest place in Bali most visited by local and foreign tourists. This temple has a status as the Sad Kahyangan Jagat Temple or a support for the cardinal axis on the island of Bali.
The location of the temple is located on a coral hill with a height of about 97 meters above sea level. Because of this location, this temple was given the name Uluwatu which, in Sanskrit means the peak of the rock.
As a tourist spot, the beauty of the architecture and temples in Uluwatu is able to make visitors able to enjoy the beauty of the temple until sunset. Visitors can also watch the Kecak Dance performance. The Uluwatu Kecak Dance is presented by 50 to 100 expert dancers. The Kecak dancer will sit in a circle and wear a black and white sarong.
Most of the Kecak dancers are men and the plays that are told are usually about the Ramayana legend. The hallmark of the Kecak dance is the sound of 'cak cak cak cak' which is shouted by the male dancers who shout to each other.
Tari Kecak di Uluwatu, Bali
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The time for the Uluwatu Kecak dance performance is in the evening before sunset, precisely staged at 6 PM until 7 PM in Bali time.
In addition to seeing the breathtaking beauty of the temple and the stunning Kecak Dance, visitors can also interact directly with the monkeys who are residents of Uluwatu Temple.
The type of monkey here is a long-tailed gray monkey similar to the monkeys in the Ubud Monkey Forest. On the path leading to the front area of ??the temple, you will find many monkeys who are active around the forest area.
