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Balinese dances
The Legong
This dance tells the story of princess Rangkesari who is held captive by king Laksmi. Rankesari’s brother prince Daha, gathers an army to rescue his sister. Princess Ragkasari tries to persuade Laksmi to let her go to avoid a war, but he denies her freedom. On his way to battle Daha is attacked by a raven, a bad omen and is later killed in the battle. The dance only takes the story up to the point where the king departs for battle. And it is performed by three people, two Legong and their attendant, the Condong. The Legong is a very classical and graceful dance, and its always performed by girls.
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