Monthly Archives: October 2007

Children Act As Guardians of Sacred ‘Legong’ Dance

Posted on October 19, 2007 by erviani

A dozen beautiful girls danced together in the courtyard of Payogan Agung Temple in Ketewel village, Sukawati, near Ubud in Gianyar in early October. The dancers were dressed in gold with crown-like headdresses adorned with fresh flowers. Other girls wearing … Continue reading →

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Legong di Tengah Pergeseran

Posted on October 10, 2007 by erviani

Tari legong punya riwayat nan panjang. Bermula dari Desa Ketewel, legong kemudian berkembang menurut gaya-gaya yang diolah para empu tari di pelbagai desa kawasan Pulau Dewata. Legong topeng diperkirakan menjadi cikal bakal tarian ini. Meski ada pergeseran, tari legong diyakini … Continue reading →

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Berangkat dari Tari Ritual

Posted on October 10, 2007 by erviani

Ni Wayan Wiwin Oktarini dan teman-temannya terlihat sibuk. Gadis sembilan tahun itu menghias gelungan, sejenis mahkota berwarna keemasan. Satu per satu bunga kamboja dipasangkan. Dan, gelungan yang bakal dipakai untuk menari telah siap dikenakan. Wiwin dan teman-temannya bergegas menuju salah … Continue reading →

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