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	Barong Tagalog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The barong was popularized as formal wear by Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who wore it to most official and personal affairs, including his inauguration as president.
		The barong was officially made the national costume by a decree from President Ferdinand Marcos in 1975.
		Finally, the barong is thought to be either the local adaptation of or the precusor to the guayabera, a shirt popular in the Latin American communities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barong_Tagalog (426 words)

	What's a Barong?
		Barong is actually short for Barong Tagalog, which describes the formal men's wear of the Philippines.
		Barong Tagalog is properly referred to as the "Baro ng Tagalog" (dress of the Tagalog) and it cannot be contracted to simply "Barong" since that would be equivalent in English to saying "He is wearing a dress of".
		The Barong Tagalog By the time the Filipino nationalists had won their fight for independence, the baro ng Tagalog, or Barong Tagalog as it was popularly called from then on, with ruffled collar and cuffs and more elaborate designs, reappeared.
	www.mybarong.com /whatsbarong.html (3574 words)

	Barong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Barong Tagalog is an embroidered formal garment of the Philippines.
		Barong is also the name of the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological traditions of Bali.
		A Barong can also be a short sword or knife used by the Moro peoples of Sabah and the Philippines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barong (136 words)

	Barong Resort - bali hotel resort in ubud
		Barong Resort is only a few minutes easy walk from the dozens of fascinating art galleries, delightful restaurants and a myriad of a small shops selling interesting and unusual gifts and handcrafted souvenirs.
		The luxurious accommodation at Barong Resort and Spa is an intimate element in an architecture based on the traditional Balinese family compound.
		Barong Resort is a place to indulge yourself, to relax by the cooling swimming pool, or pamper your body and your soul.
	www.bali-lombok-travel.com /bali_ubud/barong_resort/index.html (576 words)

	Shopping.com - Find, Compare, and Buy Anything in Seconds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Barong mask is a critical part of the Barong dance, one of Bali's most important religious traditions.
		The Barong is a benevolent deity, and one...
		This mischievous monkey from the Barong performance has an important role to fulfill, for he is expected to bring comedic relief between the intense d...
	www.shopping.com /xGS-Barong (707 words)

	Barong Resort & Spa, Bali Hotels in Central Ubud Bali Indonesia
		Barong Resort and Spa is a typical Bali hotel located right in the center of Ubud, Bali's cultural hearth's land.
		Barong Resort and Spa is one of Waka Hotel group, Bali hotel group that have special property.
		Barong Resort and Spa is a perfect place for those who is looking for a different experience in Bali holiday program, as memorable as culture Bali tour or nature Bali tour.
	www.balitouring.com /hotel/bali_hotel_list/ubud/waka_barong (500 words)

	Barong Resort - Bali hotels resort Discount in Ubud (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Barong Resort has one two level restaurants and is in the main building at the lobby entrace to the resort.
		The food at Barong Resort and Spa is deliciously fresh and exquisitely served to you either in the restaurant area or in the privacy of your bungalow or villa.
		Barong Resort consists of 8 Lanais with 4 twin bed and 4 king size beds, 2 Deluxe Villa with sharing pool, 1 Suite with swimming pool.
	www.balihotels-bali.com /hotels/barong_resort (463 words)

	barong_dance
		This Barong Keket wear a mask, corresponding with a mythical "lion" and the folower friend "monkey" and This type is the most popular Barong.
		Barong, a mythical creature with long swayback and curved tail, represent the affirmative, the protector of Mankind, the glory of the high sun, and the favorable spirits associated with the right and white magic.
		Somewhere in a mythical past, the Barong was won over to the side of humanity, and in the dance, fights on behalf of the people against the intruding death forces of the Rangda.
	www.geocities.com /vision_bali/barong_dance.html (1035 words)

	Bali Barong information--Bali Lombok hotels,travel,culture info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Despite his demoniac character, the Barong materializes in a trance play in which be is made to act foolishly and to dance for the amusement of the crowd.
		The Barong is animated by two specially trained men who form the front and hind quarters of the animal, the man in front operating the mask with his hands.
		By the spell, the krisses in the hands of the men turned against them, but the magic of the Barong hardened their flesh so that, although they pushed the sharp points of the daggers with all their might against their naked chests, they were not even hurt.
	www.putritour.com /about_bali/the_balinese_barong.htm (1084 words)

	Bali - Barong
		This is one of the famous Barong dance troupes, a great tourist draw, and, judging by the fancy stage, bleacher seating, and overall high quality of the production, quite a lucrative business for the local Balinese who put it on.
		The Barong is in many ways Calonarang's (Rangda's) counterpart on the light side - a mythical beast with great powers to overcome evil and fl magic and restore the balance between the light and dark forces that is so important to the Balinese.
		The Barong and Rangda engage in a fierce battle.
	music.ucsc.edu /swarasanti/bali/barong.html (992 words)

	Bali hotels, australia, singapore hotels, thailand hotels, london hotels, italy hotels, budapest, united states of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Barong ‘s appearance varies with the kind of mask it wears, which may be a stylized wild boar, tiger, lion,or occasionally an elephant.
		After Barong ‘s dance, everyone falls silent.Splintery fingernails foreshadow the dreadful vision of Ranga.from her mouth hangs a flaming tongue signifying her consuming fire, and around her neck, a necklace of human entrails falls over her pendulous breasts.Howling a low, gurgling curse, she stalks Barong while waving a white cloth, issuing her overwhelming magic.
		At one point in fight, when the victory of the barong is threatened,the Kris dancers rush to the barong ‘s assistance and violently attack Rangda.The witch’s spell reverses their daggers against their own bodies.
	www.bali-travelnet.com /barong_dance.htm (735 words)

	Barong Dance and Kintamani Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Barong Dance, Arts and Kintamani Mountain Tours is a full day tour visiting Barong Dance, Arts and handicrafts, gold and silversmith, temple, and natural sceneray.
		The Barong is symbolized with a creature resemble a tiger and the witch is symbolized with frightening lady with long teeth sharp tusk, big breasts and always hanging long tongue called Rangda.
		The figure of Barong and Rangda with their frightening faces are the character of fl magic ideas.
	www.bali-journey.com /tours/bali_tours/barong_kintamani/index.htm (544 words)

	The Barong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Simultaneously the barong was revalued by embroideries and a ruffled collar.
		Ferdinand Marcos was a strong advocate of the Barong and proclaimed it as the national-clothing and service clothing of government-employees per decree.
		The primary color of a Barong is transparent silvery-white, the color of the white undershirt often remains recognizable.
	home.arcor.de /be/bethge/barongeng.htm (1127 words)

	BARONG
		For example, Filipinos wear forbidden to use imported silk and fabrics for their Barong, so they delicate material, of luminous silky rich mixture much finer than silk..(additionally) they hand-embroidered the front with exquisite abandon.
		The status of the lowly inferior Barong thus became another symbol of Filipinos" resistance to colonization.
		The Barong thus evolved from the mark of native inferiority, then to a peaceful symbol of rebellion and lastly, to a token of our independence from our colonial sovereign.
	www.reflectionsofasia.com /barong.htm (435 words)

	baliyasui.com barong dance
		Good is personified by the Barong Keket, a strange, fun-loving creature in the shape of a shaggy semi-lion.
		In the end, the Barong triumphs and Rangda retreats to recuperate her strength for the next encounter.
		The Barong and Rangda dance is very powerful performance and is not taken lightly by those involved.
	www.baliyasui.com /english/balinesedance/barong.htm (145 words)

	The Barong Dance of Bali
		Barong is probably the most well known dance.
		Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to the sharp keris.
		The masks of Barong and Rangda are considered sacred items, and before they are brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerrings must be presented.
	www.indo.com /culture/barong.html (285 words)

	Press Release - BARONG TAGALOG BY NOUBIKKO
		Barong Tagalog, now commonly referred to as "barong" for short, actually came from the phrase " Baro Ng Tagalog" (Dress of the Tagalog) which dates back to pre-Hispanic era some 400 years ago.
		To date, Barong distinctively worn as a formal wear for men (and in some styles, for women),continue to grace special holidays or formal and customary traditions, celebrated by Filipinos back home and elsewhere around the world.
		Noubikko's Barong Collections, which can be visited online (www.noubikko.com), will be available end of this year starting at $250 a piece.
	www.noubikko.com /press_release/050403.htm (462 words)

	Barong Dance Cp-Op and Yayasan
		Barong Dance Co-operative is a group of artisans in Bali who create high quality socially responsible crafts.
		The members are people who want work, self-respect, and the ability to earn a living so that they can provide for their families and contribute to their village.
		Barong Dance has bought three sewing machines and supplies and sent women to sewing school so that they could earn a living from their sewing skills in the village.
	www.expat.or.id /givingback/barongdance.html (1325 words)

	The Barong Resort and Spa, Ubud Bali Indonesia by Guide Bali
		Barong Resort and Spa :: You relax in a stylish resort, at the cultural heart of Ubud - Bali's cultural heartland.
		Your luxurious accommodation at Barong Resort and Spa is an intimate element in an architecture based on the traditional Balinese family compound.
		The food at Barong Resort and Spa is deliciously fresh and exquisitely served to your either in the restaurant area or in the privacy of your bungalow or villa.
	www.guidebali.com /bali-hotels/barong-resort/index.html (486 words)

	Barong Cottages - bali budget hotel in legian kuta
		Barong Cottages is a few steps to the shopping area and 5 minutes walk to Kuta Beach.
		Barong Cottages is ideally located on Old Popies Lane, in the heart of Kuta.
		Barong Cottages has 105 rooms feature queen size bed, individually controlled air conditioning, private showers with hot water, pool and garden view, minbar, fridge, international T.V, channels and telephones.
	www.bali-lombok-travel.com /bali_legian/barong_hotel/index.html (137 words)

	Roots of the Barong Tagalog
		That was the mark of the inferior status of the natives.
		The Barong Tagalog gained his real 'national prestige' after president Quezon, the first Filipino president, declared the Barong Tagalog "the National dress".
		It was the incentive to a wider use of the Barong Tagalog.
	www.philippines.hvu.nl /clothes2.htm (345 words)

	Moro Barong
		The Barong is one of the classic short swords used by the Filipino warriors who prized it for its ability to sever an arm or leg with a single blow!
		Barongs feature distinctive leaf shaped blades that are quite heavy and measure up to 18" long by 3" wide.
		The mirror polished blade of the Moro Barong is approximately 18" long by 23/4" wide and 1/4" thick at the spine.
	www.swblades.com /morobarong.html (270 words)

	Barongs.com - Online Retailer of Custom Made Barong and Accessories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		All of our barongs are made in the Philippines and then shipped to our customers around the world.
		All of our barongs are custom tailored for the varying size and shape of our clients.
		We are dedicated to working with our customers so that they receive the exact barong that they are looking for and not have to settle for one that is "close enough".
	www.barongs.com (135 words)

	Waka Barong Resort, Ubud, Bali (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Waka Barong Resort is a perfect place for those who is looking for a different experience in Bali holiday.
		Hotel Guest Rooms Waka Barong Resort guest room is equipped with air condition, ceiling fan, shower, sunken bath, international direct dialed telephone, mini bar, bath tub, with shower, hot and cold water, bath robe, sandals, hair dryer.
		The location of Barong Resort is in the middle of Ubud town it is easy to find daily needs from foods to cosmetics and leisure activities aroudn the area.
	www.bali-journey.com /hotels/bali_hotels/ubud_hotels/waka_barong_resort/index.htm (481 words)

	Wanderings - Balinese Barong Dance
		The Barong costume is sacred, imbued with the soul of the Barong.
		In one Barong story line, a princess is kidnapped by the forces of evil (backed by Rangda) and must be saved by the forces of good (backed, of course, by the Barong).
		The Barong and Rangda do battle in a number of scenes building and building to a climactic scene when a number of warriors surround Rangda with knives and attack him.
	glennh.tripod.com /wa_bali_barong.htm (394 words)

	Bali Dances Information - Batukaru.info
		Because of an ancient feud with Rangda, he sides with human beings to thwart her evil plans, and the Balinese say that without his help humanity would be destroyed.
		Rangda is the night, the darkness from which emanates illness and death, the Barong is the sun, the light, medicine, the antidote for evil.
		Like the Rangda, the Barong is treated with great respect and the Balinese address him by titles such as Banaspati Radja," " Lord of the jungle," or as Djero" Gede', “The Big One," rather than as Barong, which is only a generic name for his sort of monster.
	www.batukaru.info /dances/barong1.php (650 words)

	Kupu Kupu Barong - luxury villas & resort in ubud bali (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is the only luxury resort built on its own style spreading under hundreds of exotic tropical plants and coconut groves.
		All spacious and luxury villas of Kupu Kupu Barong reflects the elegant design of the classical Balinese architecture blending with the modern touch.
		There are 20 luxury villas available, beautifully decorated with the finest local materials and are furnished with modern convenience including individual controlled air conditioning, mini bar, IDD telephone, en-suite bathroom with luxurious amenities, hot and cold water, butler service, CD/DVD player, lounge area and large private balcony.
	www.bali-travelnet.com /hotels/kupukupu_barong/index.html (224 words)

	Kupu Kupu Barong Resort BALI INDONESIA ASIA Hotel booking
		This resort is named Kupu Kupu Barong, because of the many beautiful butterflies seen fluttering from one plan to another around the resort.
		Set admist 3 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens overlooking the spectacular Ayung River valley, with a backdrop of glorious volcanic mountains, Kupu Kupu Barong is an idyllic retreat for the discerning traveler.
		The resort is composed of 19 individual bungalows, all equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, balcony, refrigerator, bathtub and shower.
	www.webpool.it /hotel/ASIA/INDONESIA/BALI/KUPU_KUPU_BARONG.php (424 words)

	Barong Tagalog
		Barongs R Us dresses the man or woman who is subtle yet demanding, classic but original, practical and always elegant.
		Our range of Barong Tagalog for men are made from the best 100% Jusi and Pina fabric from the Philippines.
		One of the most admired is the variety of Philippine textiles-pina and jusi because of the intricacy and competitiveness.
	barongsrus.com /barong/index.html (190 words)

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