Barong Dance: Bali’s Story of Barong, Rangda and the Kris
Barong dance is a Balinese dance-drama in which Barong, the lion-like king of the spirits, fights Rangda, the demon queen of the leyaks. Wikipedia describes it as the eternal battle between good and evil, and the best-known staging includes a kris scene where entranced dancers turn their blades on themselves. This guide covers the characters, […]
