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GPS Coordinate: S7°48'30" E110°22'9.8" (view map)
Ramayana Ballet Purawisata is a place to watch Ramayana Ballet which performed regularly every day since 1976 and it has received an award from Indonesian Record Museum (MURI).
What would it be if the stories which are carved on the Prambanan's reliefs are visualised and showed into performing arts? Ramayana Ballet performance is the answer. Story which is taken from Walmiki's epic is created into an enchanting performance which mixed variety elements from the art or dance, music, drama, lyrics and song, make-up, costumes which are selected, stage and lighting that become arts performance which is favored by both domestic and foreign tourists.
Unlike Prambanan Ramayana Ballet which is only held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Ramayana Ballet performance at Purawisata held regularly every day, without regarding the weather and number of of visitors. Now, Purawisata Ramayana Baller is entering its 36th year since it was held for the first time. The loyalty and consistency of Purawisata Ramayana Ballet for its commitment to held the performance everyday make Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) gave an award.
Ramayana Ballet performance at Purawisata is divided into several acts which the entire story is presented through body movements or dancing, without any dialogue in every acts. The melodious strains of Java gending softly sounded to the beautiful dancers who dance gracefully. Occasionally heard, the sinden is humming songs in Javanese. When the scene changed into Rahwana or Hanoman and the monkey army appereances, the sound is turned into a lively gending. The stage becomes more crowded when the war begins and the show becomes more compelling when there is Anoman Obong's scene. After enjoying the show, you can take pictures with all players on the stage.
Not oly presents Ramayana Ballet performance, but also Purawisata offers a gazebo in Purawisata Garden Restaurant which can be used as the location for romantic dinner or a place to celebrate moment of togherness with the loved ones. Usually, the foreign tourists buy the tickects to take dinner at Gazebo Garden Restaurant and to watch Ramayana Ballet performance. Not only that, Purawisata also provides wedding packages with garden party concept which can accomodate for 1500 guets.
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Description: There are special rates for groups
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GPS Coordinate: S7°48'30" E110°22'9.8" | S7.808333 E110.369389