Facts about Barong

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   Barong Ket, the most commonly performed form, wears an elaborate costume adorned with gilded leather, mirrors, and long white fur made from natural fibers.

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   Several distinct forms of Barong exist in Balinese tradition, including Barong Ket (lion), Barong Bangkal (boar), Barong Macan (tiger), and Barong Gajah (elephant).

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   Representing good and order, Barong is associated with the forest and is considered the king of all good spirits in Balinese Hindu cosmology.

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   A Barong costume is typically operated by two performers, with one controlling the head and the other forming the hindquarters, similar to a pantomime horse.

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   The sacred Barong dance performed in Bali depicts a ritual battle between Barong and Rangda, and is considered a form of spiritual protection for the community.

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6. 01

   In Balinese mythology, Barong is a lion-like protective spirit and the eternal enemy of the witch demon Rangda.

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