Culture & Heritage
Batubulan · 25 km · 60–75 min drive · 1 hr show
Bali's most famous sacred drama, performed daily with a full gamelan orchestra. Barong, the benevolent lion-like guardian, faces Rangda the widow-witch — an eternal contest between order and chaos that ends in balance rather than victory. Elaborate masks, gilded costumes and the trance-like kris dance make this the ideal introduction to Balinese belief.
With children
All ages. The masks are fierce and the gamelan is loud, so very young toddlers may be startled — sit further back if that is a concern.
Shows start around 09:30. Seating is open-air and unreserved; arrive 15 minutes early for a centre row.
Tours 2, 10 and 11 — all within 10 minutes.
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All ages. The masks are fierce and the gamelan is loud, so very young toddlers may be startled — sit further back if that is a concern.
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Tours 2, 10 and 11 — all within 10 minutes.
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