Legong

Legong
A Balinese adult performer of Legong Bapang Saba
Native nameBalinese: ᬮᬾᬕᭀᬂ, romanized: légong
Instrument(s)Gamelan
InventorBalinese
OriginIndonesia
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
Legong Dance performance
CountryIndonesia
Reference617
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2015

Wali Sacred Dances (Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari, Baris Upacara), Bebali Semi sacred Dances (Topeng Sidhakarya/Topeng Pajegan, Gambuh dance drama, Wayang Wong dance drama), Balih-balihan Entertainment Dances (Legong Kraton, Joged Bumbung, Barong Ket)

Legong (Balinese: ᬮᬾᬕᭀᬂ, légong) is a form of Balinese dance. It is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.


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