Sanghyang

Sanghyang
The sacred Balinese dance Sanghyang dedari involves girls being possessed by hyangs
Native nameᬲᬂᬳ᭄ᬬᬂ​ (Balinese)
Tari Sanghyang (Indonesian)
GenreSacred dance
Instrument(s)Gamelan, Suling, Kendhang
InventorBalinese
OriginIndonesia
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
A Sanghyang Jaran dance performance in Ubud, 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)

Sanghyang (Balinese: ᬲᬂᬳ᭄ᬬᬂ​) is a traditional sacred Balinese dance originated from the Indonesian island of Bali. It is based on the premise that an unseen force enters the body of an entranced performer. The force, identified as hyang, is an important type of spiritual entity in ancient Indonesian mythology.

The sanghyang dances are considered sacred ritual dances and are performed exclusively at Balinese religious ceremonies.[1][need quotation to verify]

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