Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also
another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This
dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting
in myth and history being blended into one reality.
The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the
King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga's father because
she practiced black magic. After she became a widow, she summoned all the evil
spirits in the jungle, the leaks and the demons, to come after Erlangga. A
fight occurred, but she and her black magic troops were too strong that
Erlangga had to ask for the help of Barong. Barong came with Erlangga's
soldiers, and fight ensued. Rangda casted a spell that made Erlangga soldiers
all wanted to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own
stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to
the sharp keris. At the end, Barong won, and Rangda ran away.
Somebody can die or get seriously injured in a Barong
dance. It is said that if Rangda's spell is too strong, a weak soldier may not
be able to resist it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up hurting
himself with his own keris.
The masks of Barong and Rangda are considered sacred
items, and before they are brought out, a priest must be present to offer
blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and
offerrings must be presented.
Come and see at Laghawa beach hotel at 7.30 pm until finish
every Friday
Danau Tamblingan Street No 51, 80228
(0361) 288494
Danau Tamblingan Street No 51, 80228
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