A team of dozens of dancers and musicians needs to practice for 3 hours every day before performing on stage for 1 hour at the Ubud Village Cultural Center on the island of Bali. After the show, the dancers are ready to teach some basic dance steps to tourists who want to try it.
According to many documents, the incarnation of Barong is a lion, honored as the “Lord of the Forest”. This dance originated from a legend in the 10th century, telling about Rangda, the mother of King Erlangga, who became a witch due to her passion for black magic. Her cruelty caused misery to the people. The king had to ask for the help of the guardian god Barong to defeat Rangda, bringing peace and happiness to the villagers.
To participate in the Barong dance, visitors first need to get used to the 70kg heavy costume including: wooden mask and performance costume decorated with fur, beads, colorful drawings. Then, similar to the lion dance, one person will control the front body and head, one person will perform the back body and Barong tail. According to the secret of Ketut Suardana - a long-time Barong dancer: "To perform well, visitors need to be calm so that the body can match the costume".
In addition to the Barong transformation, the role of a soldier in a dance with Kris - a knife-like weapon with a wavy blade - is an interesting suggestion for tourists. In particular, the pinnacle of Balinese performing arts is the dance of graceful movements between hands, feet, neck, face and vivid expressions to the traditional Gamelan orchestra.
Days in Bali will bring visitors many new perspectives on the culture of the talented island through visits to traditional craft villages. These are Ubud - the heart of Bali - the cradle of folk art and painting; Celuk village famous for its gold and silver jewelry making; Mas village with its quiet wood carvings... It can be said that, besides the clear blue sea, this paradise island also contains poetry and art for sublimated emotions in the hearts of visitors.
Indonesia (Bali Denpasar) 4N tour departing November 27, December 25, all-inclusive price only 18,890,000 VND/person.
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