Symbolism in Balinese dance costumes
About this video
A Balinese dancer explains the symbolism of three parts of a dance costume, which is based on temple attire. One part stands for the warrior step and a person of high position, the arm pieces (gelang kana) stand for controlling your hand movements, and the belt stands for restraining your emotions.
You'll be able to
- explain that parts of a Balinese dance costume carry symbolic meanings.
- match costume parts to the values they represent, such as control and restraint.
Key words
- Symbol
- Something that stands for an idea, like a belt standing for self-control.
- Restrain
- To hold back or keep under control, for example your emotions.
Transcript
this is part of leg on outfit this is simple it symbolized night it is the warrior step and also portray the person who has position like a high position Galang kana symbolize of control what you do control your hand movement you know no stealing that canister this is ample ample which is belt belt symbolize usually a dance costume based on our temple attire this is just ample ample is belt and represent or symbolize restrain your emotion
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