Barong dance is one of the most iconic and well known dance-drama of Bali, Indonesia. The dance depicts spectacular Balinese tradition. This dance is held in several theater in Batubulan village or Umedwi village and takes about one hour. Barong dance is a beautiful dance presenting the battle between the good and the evil. This dance is is a classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythological, resulting in myth and history, being blend into reality. Barong dance is classic story of good (The Barong) triumphing over evil (The evil witch Rangda). Barong is a large lion/dragon like animal which is played by two men, Rangda is epitome of evil with long fingernails. The dance is meant to dispel evil. STORY: The dance starts with music over tone Followed by his friend the monkey, the tiger comes up. Three masked, dances appear, representing meri making palmwine in the forest, whose child is killed by the tiger. The three men get angry and attack the tiger which is help...