Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Balinese kecak dancing -- based on the Ramayana --

Rama (in green) and Lekhana (in yellow) -- the brothers dejected after Sita is abducted by Ravana -- surrounded by kecak dancers -- Dance at Mandala Desa, Bali, photo copyright Kyi May Kaung --

The dance was beautiful and perfect, danced by Liz' neighbor villagers -- It was amazing.

See Mandaladesa.com as well as

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kecak

Trattoria where you can take your plate home--

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/in-some-trattorias-in-italy-diners-can-enjoy-a-meal-and-take-the-plate-it-was-served-on-home-as-a-souv...