Indonesian Barong (lion) Calon Arang traditional dance, Sahadewa, Dance Company, Ubud, Bali
Balinese dance is ancient dance tradition and is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural dancers express the stories of dance-drama through the bodily gestures including gestures of fingers, hands, head and eyes. The positions of the eyes, hands, feet and body each have complex meanings and must be performed precisely. They are studied starting in Balinese Calon Arang lion dance is a traditional dance with two main characters depicting the eternal battle between good and evil,the Barong (the lion-spirit) character representing good and the Rangda character (the child-eating demon witch) representing evil. Its origins go back to the 11th century in Bali likely based on the Hindu goddess Kali, dating back to 600 AD. Sahadewa Barong Dance, Ubud, Bali
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Location: Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
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