Bali: Joyful Barong (in the streets of Ubud) "Ngelawang" with Galungan #1 by Hans & Fifi

A pleasure sight and a joy to film: this Barong on the street which happens with Galungan. This 10 day festival happens once in the 210 days of the Balinese calendar. Then the ancestors are believed to visit the earth.
On every street on every entrance you can see the "penjors", tall bamboo poles, decorated with flowers, coconut leaves and fruit, which makes the whole island look even more beautiful then it already is.
This Barong dance, on Bali called "ngelawang", performed by boys in every age, but always with big joy, is invited into houses making his way through the street, accompanied by staccato gamelan sounds. His presence is meant to restore the balance of good and evil.
It is expected that you give an offering to the performers, which everyone does with great pleasure.
This is part one. See also part two.