This dance using the dolls tangible quadruped or early humans who possess magical powers. But in reality Barong in Bali is not only embodied in the four-footed animals but there is also a two-legged.
Barong mask made of wood taken from haunted places such as cemeteries, therefore Barong is a sacred object that is very sacred by the Balinese Hindu community. This dance performance with or without the play, always begin with demonstration performances accompanied by gamelan different like Gamelan Gong Kebyar, Babarongan gamelan and gamelan Batel.
Developments Barong
At first Barong only depicted with four legs, but according to the development today, Barong not only be described as an animal of four legs, but it could be two feet, even sometimes a human figure. So, what exactly is the Barong sense? Barong derived from animals sansakerta Bahruang which means bear. In Hindu mythology, this animal is considered to have supernatural powers and is often referred to as a protector of animals living beings. With this mythology we can draw the conclusion that the Barong is a protective figure for living beings and also carriers benefit and good of the surroundings. It seems you need to watch dance performances took this one when you visit Bali.
Types of Barong
Barong barong lion is most commonly found in Bali. In Bali each region has a guardian spirit in the forest or land. Each of these protective spirits depicted in the form of certain animals, ie:
Barong Ket: lion barong, barong most common and symbolizes the spirit of kindness.
Barong Landung: barong tangible giant, influenced by Chinese culture and looks like Ondel-ondel Betawi
Barong Celeng: barong the form of a boar
Barong Macan: barong tiger or tiger-shaped
Barong Dragon: barong shape of a dragon or snake
Barongan Pilangrejo: barong shape of a lion, derived from Juwangi districts depicting the symbol of savagery.
Besides the type - barong types mentioned above, there are also other types of barong barong brutuk other is contained in Trunyan (a small village on the eastern edge of Lake Batur). Barong is wearing feathers dried banana leaves (Kraras) and very sacred by the community Trunyan. There is also the Barong are usually performed khusu the cremation ceremony.
Source: Culture of Indonesia
Source: Culture of Indonesia
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