Barong is probably the most well known dance, especially in Bali Island. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality. The barong is a strange creature, half shaggy dog, half lion, propelled by two men like a circus clown-horse. The widow-witch rangda is bad though and certainly not the sort of thing you'd like to meet on a midnight stroll through the rice paddies. The Barong dance is truly a triumphant display of bright colors and graceful movements.
Barong dance, narrating the mythological fight between good and bad. In the story Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the 10th century king of Bali, was condemned by Erlangga's father for practising black magic. After becaming a widow, she summoned all evil spirits in the jungle to go after Erlangga. In the fight, she and her black magic troops were so strong that Erlangga had to ask the Barong for help. In the end, the Barong and Erlangga's troops win against Rangda and the demons. See also Bali Spa
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