Barong dance

This article is about Balinese version of Barongan. For All Indonesian version, see Barongan. For other uses, see Barong (disambiguation).
Barong dance
Barong and kris-wielding dancer
Native nameᬩᬅᬭᬑᬂ (Balinese)
Tari Barong (Indonesian)
Instrument(s)Gamelan, Gong, Kendhang
InventorBalinese
OriginIndonesia
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
Barong dance performance with kris-wielding dancers and Rangda in Bali.
CountryIndonesia
Reference617
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2015

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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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]

Barong and bojog (monkey)
  1. ^ Ardee. "Tari Barong Keris, Pesan Harmoni dalam Pertunjukan Massal yang Memukau : Kesenian - Situs Budaya Indonesia". IndonesiaKaya (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  2. ^ indo.com (2001). "The Barong Dance of Bali". indo.com. Retrieved 2012-01-17.