Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Tours
Probably Indonesia’s most spectacular live performance, the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan takes place at an open-air theater or on an indoor stage near the Prambanan temples outside Yogyakarta. A cast of over 200 dancers and musicians perform episodes from the Hindu Ramayana epic with a traditional gamelan gong-and-drum orchestra.
The Basics
There’s a substantial charge for the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan, which is almost always visited from Yogyakarta. During the dry season (May to October), performances are usually on the atmospheric outdoor stage, with views of the illuminated Shiva temple. VIP and Special seats face the stage, whereas Class 1 seats are angled, and Class 2 seats are around the side. At the indoor theater, there are three classes of seats: Special face the stage, Class 1 are angled, and Class 2 are at the sides. Consider a package that includes round-trip transfers from your Yogyakarta hotel and perhaps dinner as well.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan happens within the enormous Prambanan Archaeological Park, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) east of downtown Yogyakarta. TransJogja bus 1A connects Prambanan to the airport and Jalan Malioboro in downtown. It stops running before the performance finishes, so most travelers prefer to book a driver or an organized tour.
When to Get There
The ballet is performed in the evenings on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with additional performances at peak periods. Visit during the dry season (May to October) to enjoy it on the open-air stage with the Temple of Shiva illuminated behind. At other times of year, or if it’s raining, watch it at the enclosed Trimurti Theater.
What Is the Ramayana?
Scenes from the Ramayana, an Indian epic that’s probably as old as the Giza pyramids, adorn the Shiva temple at Prambanan and form the focus of the Ramayana Ballet. The Ramayana tells the story of Prince Rama and his wife Sita. After a demon king abducted Sita, Rama rescued her with a monkey army.
The Basics
There’s a substantial charge for the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan, which is almost always visited from Yogyakarta. During the dry season (May to October), performances are usually on the atmospheric outdoor stage, with views of the illuminated Shiva temple. VIP and Special seats face the stage, whereas Class 1 seats are angled, and Class 2 seats are around the side. At the indoor theater, there are three classes of seats: Special face the stage, Class 1 are angled, and Class 2 are at the sides. Consider a package that includes round-trip transfers from your Yogyakarta hotel and perhaps dinner as well.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan is a must for fans of dance and culture.
- The show runs too long and starts too late for most children.
- In case of rain, outdoor performances may be moved indoors or abandoned altogether.
- It’s worth paying the extra money for seats that face the stage.
- The Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan is not wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
The Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan happens within the enormous Prambanan Archaeological Park, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) east of downtown Yogyakarta. TransJogja bus 1A connects Prambanan to the airport and Jalan Malioboro in downtown. It stops running before the performance finishes, so most travelers prefer to book a driver or an organized tour.
When to Get There
The ballet is performed in the evenings on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with additional performances at peak periods. Visit during the dry season (May to October) to enjoy it on the open-air stage with the Temple of Shiva illuminated behind. At other times of year, or if it’s raining, watch it at the enclosed Trimurti Theater.
What Is the Ramayana?
Scenes from the Ramayana, an Indian epic that’s probably as old as the Giza pyramids, adorn the Shiva temple at Prambanan and form the focus of the Ramayana Ballet. The Ramayana tells the story of Prince Rama and his wife Sita. After a demon king abducted Sita, Rama rescued her with a monkey army.
Address: Klurak, Tamanmartani, Kalasan, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Central Java 55571, Indonesia
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Ramayana Ballet Performance In Prambanan Temple With Dinner
This Ramayana Ballet performance in Prambanan temple shows the magnificent views and story about Rama and Sita. Held at the open stage of Prambanan temple, the famous Ramayana ballet is Java’s most spectacular dance performance telling story about the goodness and the evil. With the amazing Prambanan temple as the backdrop, approximately 200 dancers and musicians playing gamelan (traditional Javanese and Balinese orchestra) take part and have their own role as Rama, Sita, Rawana, monkey armies, giants, in the dance and battles. You will have an unforgettable experience watching this Javanese dance drama of this 2-hour Ramayana Ballet performance live at open stage of the Prambanan temple complex after enjoying the taste of local food for your dinner. This Ramayana Ballet performance in Prambanan temple will perform at the open stage between May and October, and in the Trimurti building between November and April. Thus, you need to check your schedule when you are coming to Jogjakarta.
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Ramayana Ballet Performance In Prambanan Temple With Dinner
This Ramayana Ballet performance in Prambanan temple shows the magnificent views and story about Rama and Sita. Held at the open stage of Prambanan temple, the famous Ramayana ballet is Java’s most spectacular dance performance telling story about the goodness and the evil. With the amazing Prambanan temple as the backdrop, approximately 200 dancers and musicians playing gamelan (traditional Javanese and Balinese orchestra) take part and have their own role as Rama, Sita, Rawana, monkey armies, giants, in the dance and battles. You will have an unforgettable experience watching this Javanese dance drama of this 2-hour Ramayana Ballet performance live at open stage of the Prambanan temple complex after enjoying the taste of local food for your dinner. This Ramayana Ballet performance in Prambanan temple will perform at the open stage between May and October, and in the Trimurti building between November and April. Thus, you need to check your schedule when you are coming to Jogjakarta.
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Yogyakarta Exotic Prambanan Temple with Ramayana Ballet Join Tour
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Having holiday in Yogyakarta would be perfect if you can enjoy the epic of Ramayana Ballet and Prambanan temple tour. Ramayana Ballet tells us about Hindu epics with Javanese cultural adaptation. The performance combining with beautiful traditional Javanese dance and silent drama. It’s represents about the true love between Rama and Sinta. While waiting Ramayana Ballet show, you will be invited to explore Prambanan temple. If your hotel is in Yogyakart, the driver will pick you up to your hotel then heading to Prambanan temple. Is that really attracting activities to spend your holiday? Let's join us!
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Prambanan Temple (Sunset) – Ramayana Ballet
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Explore the thousand temples in Prambanan may sound very tiring. Not only a thousand temples that can be explored with a legendary history, the sunset also could be enjoyed while release tiring mind. After enjoying the sunset, we can take you to try the delicious traditional food of Yogyakarta.
The journey is not just up here. If you go to Prambanan, it is not complete if you don’t watch Ramayana Ballet. After dinner, we’ll take you to see these performances. Based on an epic Hindu poem, the story of King Rama was adapted to become an important local dance, encompassing the Javanese style, culture and music. Whilst the story originated in India, the Javanese version is a representative of the local art and culture. The show started in the evening when the sky’s getting dark. Involving hundreds of professional dancers and musicians on an open air stage that takes advantage of the Prambanan Temples as a backdrop.
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Ramayana Ballet Performance at Prambanan
Ramayana Ballet is a performance that combine dance and drama without dialogue, so hoped that the delivery of the epic Ramayana can be more easily understood with cultural backgrounds and languages of different audiences. The Ramayana story is the journey of Rama in the rescue of Sita, who was kidnapped by the king of the Alengka State, Rahwana.
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Borobudur Temple Prambanan Sunset & Ramayana Ballet one day tour
Serves your tour professionally, Very professional management, maximum service and will accompany you to every tour destination with the new Armada : New Ertiga, Avanza, Innova,
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* Students price, 5stars service.
* Professional and friendly drivers
* Private holiday, exclusive holiday, not mingle with other tourists
* Serve tickets, hotels and tour packages
Consult your vacation plan to us, so we don't waste your precious time, and your period of vacation can be maximized, and of course the cost will be cheaper.
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Additional fee should you hire a local temple guide, as your driver/guide will not enter the temple
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Ramayana Dance in Javanese Culture
Ramayana is well known in many cultures and represented beautifully through dance and music. Here in Yogyakarta, you can also enjoy the story in Javanese version, where the mighty Prambanan temple stands tall on the background.
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