09/10/2024
Steadiness & Ease – Bali Retreat 2024
Day 7 - Ubud Exploration
After an early and active morning yesterday, we were excited to enjoy a leisurely start today with yoga and breakfast before setting out to explore Ubud. Our itinerary included visits to the famous rice terraces, a stunning waterfall, a wood carving shop, and a factory where the renowned Bali bowls are made. After exploring these stops, we had some extra time to shop and relax before spending the evening at the beautiful Tanah Gajah resort for dinner and a private Kecak & Fire dance performance. (🔊sound on for the Kecak dance videos!)
The Kecak dance story focuses on the hero Prince Rama, whose wife Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana. With the help of the monkey king Hanuman and his army, Rama seeks to rescue Sita and defeat Ravana. The Kecak performance dramatizes key moments of this story, emphasizing the battle between good and evil, with the chorus of chanting men representing Hanuman’s monkey army.