In Hinduism, dance is an accompaniment to the perpetual dissolving and reforming of the world. There is a great richness of dance forms and styles in Bali and particularly notable are those ritualistic dance dramas which involve Rangda, the witch, and the great beast Barong.
Most of the dances in Bali are connected to Hindu rituals, such as the Sanghyang Dedari sacred dance then invoked Hyang spirits that believed to possess the dancers in a trance state during the performance. Other Balinese dances are not linked to religious rituals and created for certain purposes, such as Pendet welcoming dance and Joged dance that is a social dance for entertainment purpose.
Watch the remarkable performers in the majestic Bale Agung hall, an exhibition place of Indonesian history at Hotel Tugu Bali. Experience a night of genuine Indonesian art, soul and romance.
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