Legong Dance, often referred to as Legong Kraton, is one of Bali’s most esteemed classical court dances, once performed exclusively within royal palaces. Originating in the 19th century, it embodies the elegance and refinement of Balinese aristocratic culture.
Celebrated for its complex choreography, intricate finger movements, and swift, controlled gestures, the dance is traditionally performed by young female dancers dressed in elaborate gold costumes and ornate headdresses, symbolizing royal splendor and grace.
Accompanied by the dynamic sounds of a traditional gamelan orchestra, Legong tells a timeless royal story of love, rivalry, and fate. Combining precision, poise, and expressive s...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Show entry ticket
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Ubud Palace
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Legong Dance, often referred to as Legong Kraton, is one of Bali’s most esteemed classical court dances, once performed exclusively within royal palaces. Originating in the 19th century, it embodies the elegance and refinement of Balinese aristocratic culture.
Celebrated for its complex choreography, intricate finger movements, and swift, controlled gestures, the dance is traditionally performed by young female dancers dressed in elaborate gold costumes and ornate headdresses, symbolizing royal splendor and grace.
Accompanied by the dynamic sounds of a traditional gamelan orchestra, Legong tells a timeless royal story of love, rivalry, and fate. Combining precision, poise, and expressive s...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Show entry ticket
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Ubud Palace
Return
Itinerary
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Ubud Palace
Legong Kraton is a refined classical dance that presents a highly stylized royal drama performed by three dancers: a court attendant and two identically dressed legongs portraying noble characters. Accompanied by the expressive rhythms of a gamelan orchestra, the performance relies on graceful movements and musical nuance to suggest changes of scene and emotion.
The story, rooted in 12th–13th century East Javanese history, tells of King Lasem, who finds the maiden Rangkesari lost in the forest and imprisons her in his palace. Her brother, the Prince of Daha, threatens war unless she is freed. Rangkesari pleads for peace, but the king chooses battle. On his way to the battlefield, he encounters a bird that foretells his death. Ignoring the omen, he proceeds to fight and is ultimately killed, a fate foreshadowed in his poignant farewell before war.
