Barong Dance in Batubulan, Bali

Barong is a well known mythological dance in Bali and it is narrating the fight between good and evil. Barong represents the good spirit and Rangda the evil spirit. The Barong is a large lion type creature. A battle ensues and the Barong's followers begin to attack Rangda with their daggers. Rangda, being a witch, is able to use magical powers to turn the daggers against their owners, who fall into a trance and try to stab themselves. The Barong, also having magical powers, protects his followers from harm and Rangda retreats into the forest to rest and prepare for the next battle. The trance of the Barong`s followers is often very real and therefore there is always a priest on hand to revive the dancers with holy water.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Bali
• Barong
• Dance
• traditional
• mythology
• Batubulan

[henrikhankhagnell]

last xmas i went to a barong dance and it was difficult to understand but beautiful. could someone explain this to me?

[lupoforme]

@henrikhankhagnell: Barong is a well known mythological dance in Bali and it is narrating the fight between good and evil. Barong represents the good spirit and Rangda the evil spirit. The Barong is a large lion type creature. A battle ensues and the Barong's followers begin to attack Rangda with their daggers. Rangda, being a witch, is able to use magical powers to turn the daggers against their owners, who fall into a trance and try to stab themselves. The Barong, also having magical powers ..

[lupoforme]

@lupoforme: The Barong, also having magical powers protects his followers from harm and Rangda retreats into the forest to rest and prepare for the next battle. The trance of the Barong`s followers is often very real and therefore there is always a priest on hand to revive the dancers with holy water.

[altarush]

This Barong reminds of that weird lion creature in the book of revelations who was suppose to represent one of the gospels.

[lupoforme]

@altarush: Thx a lot for for watching an commenting. Frankly I dont know much about the book of revelation or a weird lion in that book. Maybe you can let me know why the Barong reminds you to the revelation?

[bixlerscott]

The Batubulan morning show is the best of all the Bali dance shows. I just went to this same place 2 months ago and it's even better than it was last year as shown in this video. Like everything, it evolves in a constant state of change. Extraordinary.

[lupoforme]

Thank you so much for this information. I really enjoyed the show and want to see it again when I return to Bali.

[sternenkind33]

Ein wuuuunderbares Video , man glaubt anwesend zu sein !!! SUPER

[henrikhankhagnell]

@lupoforme what does the word Barong mean?

[lupoforme]

Danke, freut mich sehr!