This dance is an exorcism dance form against spirit possession, where barefooted girls in trance dance among glowing coals.
Sanghyang Fire Dance
The Sanghyang Jaran, a boy dances around and through a fire, riding a coconut palm hobby-horse. In both dances, a priest is always on hand to help bring the dancers out of theri trance -state at the end of the performance.
Performances
Bona Kangin, Gianyar, Friday. Monday and Wednesday from 6:30
Bonasari, Gianyar, Friday, Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.
Batubulan, daily from 6:30 p.m.
Culture of Bali
Bali Interesting Places
History of Bali
Mighty Majapahit and Golden Bali 1343 AD, is an important date in Bali's history. It was then that ... Of early traders and olden kingdoms Bali was busy with trade from as early as 200 BC. The prasasti, or... |