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Barong and Rangda.

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Barong et Rangda.
Barong et Rangda la sorcière sont les stars incontestés des cérémonies balinaises. Leur renommée est telle que ce sont ces deux marionettes géantes qui sont présentées lors des représentations pour touristes.
Le barong au dos ondulant représente le protecteur de l’humanité, le soleil, la magie blanche ;
Rangda, (sorte de veuve-sorcière ) à la langue pendante rouge, règne sur les mauvais esprits. Elle hante les cimetières, vit dans les ténèbres et pratique la magie noire.
Leur apparition lors des odalans au son de la musique saccadée du gamelan est toujours un moment qui marque les spectateurs.

Barong and Rangda the witch are the undisputed stars of Balinese ceremonies. Their fame is such that it is these two giant marionettes that are presented during the performances for tourists.
The waving barong represents the protector of humanity, the sun, the white magic.
Rangda, ( a kind of widow-witch ) with her red hanging tongue, reigns over evil spirits. She haunts cemeteries, lives in darkness and practices black magic.
Their appearance during the odalans to the sound of the gamelan jerky music is always a moment that impress the spectators.

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Jeff Real12-Sep-2022 16:46
I love the sense of motion that you have imparted here!
Rea;;y lovely work!
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Arthur Lebacq12-Sep-2022 15:00
An impressive shot of this dancing actors....well captured....BV
larose forest photos12-Sep-2022 00:31
That would have been something to see. You captured this scene (and all the others) so perfectly. VV
janescottcumming11-Sep-2022 19:50
So colorful and full of action. V
Fong Lam11-Sep-2022 06:08
Fantastic traditional dance....wonderful shot of this event with lovely colors and details..V
Gill Kopy11-Sep-2022 05:10
WOW ! their costumes are amazing - what a great shot BV
Walter Otto Koenig10-Sep-2022 18:38
A great photograph of this famous dance. Barong is always a favorite. Love the detail and poses. "V"
globalgadabout10-Sep-2022 16:46
a pulsating moment...that is a power-packed frame...it seems they represent the classic struggle between light and darkness, good and evil..
Borisalex10-Sep-2022 16:15
Impressive figures and capture! V
Nestor Derkach10-Sep-2022 14:33
Seeing this event in person I know has to be wonderful experience.
Nice complete composition tack sharp with perfect light and exposure.
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Zoltán Balogh10-Sep-2022 14:16
How interesting and well-composed! V
Neil Marcus10-Sep-2022 13:53
Well managed under crowded circumstances. It's hard to relate to for a Westerner. V
Helen Betts10-Sep-2022 12:29
Dramatic shot of these impressive characters. V.
joseantonio10-Sep-2022 10:55
so much to enjoy here.V
sand_shadow10-Sep-2022 09:30
Exciting, dynamic capture! V
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