Ramayana Ballet performance combines music, dance and drama.
[1] Originated in India, Ramayana has become a fertile source of artistic inspirations, especially in Southeast Asian nations that have traditionally been greatly influenced by dharmic civilization.
In Indonesia, Ramayana mainly can be found in two major dance traditions; the Javanese and Balinese traditions, presented as a complete set of performing art including dance drama and intricate gamelan orchestra.
[1] In Java, Indonesia, Ramayana ballet regularly performed in many places, such as: at the Hindu temple Prambanan, also known as Prambanan Ramayana Ballet; Purawisata Ramayana Ballet, at Yogyakarta Purawisata cultural center; and Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel.
[2][3][4] In Bali, Ramayana ballet is performed in two forms, as stylized sendratari (lit.