BARONG AND KRIS DANCE
Kamis, 17 Juli 2008
Photografy by nick-localbaliguide
Barong Dance which is more drama than dance. ' lord of the forest' and magical protector of balinese villages, the barong is a mythical, shaggy half-dog, half-lion creature, with a long mane, fantastic fangs, and bulging eyes. It is propelled by two men who maneuver the costume with whimsical and mischievous movements to expres its fun-loving nature. his opponent is rangda, the evil witch who rules over the spirits of darkness.The barong dance epitomizes the eternal struggle between good and evil. The barong will snap its jaws at the gamelan, prance around a bit, and enjoy the acclaim of its supporters- a group of kris wielding men. Then the ferocious rangda will appear lolling her long tongue, baring her treatening fangs, her neck draped with human entrails, not a beautifull sight, but of course an unforgettable one.
Barong Dance which is more drama than dance. ' lord of the forest' and magical protector of balinese villages, the barong is a mythical, shaggy half-dog, half-lion creature, with a long mane, fantastic fangs, and bulging eyes. It is propelled by two men who maneuver the costume with whimsical and mischievous movements to expres its fun-loving nature. his opponent is rangda, the evil witch who rules over the spirits of darkness.The barong dance epitomizes the eternal struggle between good and evil. The barong will snap its jaws at the gamelan, prance around a bit, and enjoy the acclaim of its supporters- a group of kris wielding men. Then the ferocious rangda will appear lolling her long tongue, baring her treatening fangs, her neck draped with human entrails, not a beautifull sight, but of course an unforgettable one.
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