The second video from the Ballet performance. Here we find Rama victorious after defeating Ravana, being reunited with Sita. However, in a surprise twist of fate, he renounces Sita, stating that she is no longer pure. Heartbroken, Sita proceeds to set herself on fire to…
This video was taken at the breathtaking finale to the first part of the performance. The Monkey King, Hanuman has just broken loose from his evil captures and proceeds to burn them all onstage in a large bonfire!
The next day, we left around the same time and headed towards the active Volcano called, Mount Merapi. It had previously erupted in 2006 and then again in 2010, causing major destruction to the surrounding areas and covering most of the Yogyakarta area with ash….
As the sun began to set, we left and headed across the adjacent river to the open-air stage that is home to the Ramayana Ballet Performance. This show, which has been going on for almost 40 years, depicts the ancient Hindu story of Rama and…
