Barong Tanah Kilap - Sari Wisata Budaya BALI — Attraction in Denpasar Selatan

An enjoyable show for an hour’s entertainment. We were brought here by our driver who suggested it the day before. We had time to kill until check in to our next place so a good place to stop and enjoy a cultural show.

Synopsis of the show:

THE BARONG AND KERIS DANCE The Barong play represent an eternal fight between good and Evil Spirit. Barong ( a mythological animal) Represent a good spirit and Rangda (a mythological monster) Represent and evil one

THE DANCE STARTS WITH MUSIC OVER TONE Followed by his friend the monkey, The Tiger comes up. three masked dancers appear representing men making palmwine in the forest, whose child is killed by the Barong. The three met get angry and attack the Barong which is helped by the monkey. During the fight the nose of one of the three me is bitten off.

FIRST ACT Two girl dancer appear representing the servants of the Rangda. Looking for the servants of Dewi Kunti who are on the way to meet their Patih 9 Prime Minister).

SECOND ACT The servant of Dew Kunti come. One of the servants of the Rangda changes into a witch enters both servants to make them angry. The meet their Patihand go together to Dew Kunti.

THIRD ACT Dewi Kunti and her son. Sadewa come up. Dewi Kunti has promised the Rangda to Sacrilfice Sadewa. A witch appears an enters Dew Kunti. She become angry and orders the Patih to bring Sadewa into the forest. The Path is also entered by witch so he does not have pity on Sadewa. Sadewa is then taken into a forest and tied up on tree.

FOURTH ACT Unknown by Rangda, Siwa god appears and gives Sadewa immortality. The Rangda appears, ready to kill Sadewa andeats him up but Sadewa is still alive. She then surrenders and asks him to redeem herself. Sadewa agrees and kills the Rangda. The Rangda goes into heaven

FIVFTH ACT One of the servants of the Rangda called Kalika comes up before Sadewa and ask him to redeem herself too. Sadewa repuse Kalika gets angry, and change herself into a boar and fights Sadewa. The boar an be defeated she then change herself into a bird but defeated again. Al last she changes herself into a Rangda. Sadewa cannot kill her. In such cicumstanses Sadewa ditates and then he changes himself into a Barong. Still the Rangda seems to be too powerfull and the fight is unended. Followers of the Barong appear and help him...

The Barong and Keris Dance is a captivating traditional Balinese performance, rich in culture, color, and dramatic storytelling. A must-see experience for visitors to Bali, this vibrant spectacle brings to life the timeless battle between good and evil through elaborate choreography and striking costumes. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival, making it easy to immerse yourself in this enchanting art form. The performance unfolds like a theatrical short story, blending myth, dance, and dynamic stage drama. The dancers' exquisite costumes and expressive movements add to the allure, creating a mesmerizing visual feast. Accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Indonesian instruments, the show is a harmonious blend of intensity, humor, and cultural depth. While primarily a serious tale, moments of lighthearted comedy add an engaging and entertaining touch. Rooted in the epic Mahabharata, the dance portrays the eternal struggle of yin and yang, known in Bali as Rwa Bhineda. The Barong, a mythical lion-like creature symbolizing good, faces off against Rangda, the embodiment of darkness and chaos. Their battle, fueled by magic and spiritual power, is a mesmerizing display of movement and symbolism, ultimately restoring cosmic balance. The performance consists of four acts and lasts approximately an hour—an unforgettable journey into the heart of...

There are 2 main tourist attractions which were offered here : Barong and Keris Dance Photobooth with Traditional Costume

The first one is a traditional Balinese dance. The storyline is about Barong Ket, or the dualism of good and evil which were co-existing in this world, and how the good one get rid off the evil one.

The second one just a traditional costume which we can rent and took photo in a mini studio inside the place.

The ticket price is Rp. 100.000 per pax and worth the price. The show itself lasts for about 1 hour. There are additional charge with the traditional costume photobooth, which are varies depending on the costume that we choose.

The service is really good. Sometimes, The owner itself will receive us at the entrance gate. The parking area are also very wide. About 8 big size bus can...