Legong
A Balinese adult performer of Legong Bapang Saba | |
| Native name | Balinese: ᬮᬾᬕᭀᬂ, romanized: légong |
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| Instrument(s) | Gamelan |
| Inventor | Balinese |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Three genres of traditional dance in Bali | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Reference | 00617 |
| Region | Asia and the Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2015 (10th session) |
| List | Representative |
| 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 |
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| Burma |
| Cambodia |
| Indonesia |
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| Laos |
| Malaysia |
| Philippines |
| Singapore |
| Thailand |
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| Vietnam |
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.