Ngelawang
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Ngelawang is a preparatory ritual performed by Hindus in Bali, Indonesia.
Ngelawang performed by a group of children with Barong Bangkung paraded around the village and accompanied by Gamelan
Ngelawang is a tradition in the celebration of the feast Galungan and Hari Raya Kuningan in Bali.[1][2]
Ngelawang derived from the gates (doors) which means ngelawang is staging conducted from house to house and from village to village using bangkung barong (a barong pig figure). This tradition aims to drive out evil spirits and protect the population from outbreaks or diseases caused by spirits (bhuta kala). At the time lasted ngelawang, the homeowner will provide the money as haturan.