Barong dance
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This article is about Balinese version of Barongan. For All Indonesian version, see Barongan. For other uses, see Barong (disambiguation).
Barong dance (Balinese: ᬩᬅᬭᬑᬂ) is a style of traditional Balinese from Bali, Indonesia. The dance demonstrates about the mythological depiction of animals that have supernatural powers and the ability to protect humans. Barong is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and the enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali.[1] The Barong dance featured a battle between Barong and Rangda to represent the eternal battle between good and evil.[2]
Quick Facts Native name, Instrument(s) ...
Native name | ᬩᬅᬭᬑᬂ (Balinese) Tari Barong (Indonesian) |
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Instrument(s) | Gamelan, Gong, Kendhang |
Inventor | Balinese |
Origin | Indonesia |
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Quick Facts Three genres of traditional dance in Bali, Country ...
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali | |
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Country | Indonesia |
Reference | 617 |
Region | Asia and the Pacific |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2015 |
Wali Sacred Dances (Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari, Baris Upacara), Bebali Semi sacred Dances (Topeng Sidhakarya/Topeng Pajegan, Gambuh dance drama, Wayang Wong dance drama), Balih-balihan Entertainment Dances (Legong Kraton, Joged Bumbung, Barong Ket) |
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