Sacred Kilin Lion Dance and Gotong Toapekong. Cap Go Meh 2026 Dhanagun Temple Bogor

Gotong Toapekong and Barongsay Kilin during the Cap Go Meh Festival at Dhanagun Temple, Bogor, March 3, 2026. Barongsay Kilin is a sacred form of lion dance, distinct from the common lion dance performed in many Chinese New Year celebrations. Unlike the typical lion, the Kilin features a horn and embodies the mythical qilin, a creature associated with virtue and auspicious signs. Its movements, choreography, and ritual context also differ from the standard lion dance. The Barongsay Kilin performance was presented by Perguruan Bangau Putih (PGB), Bogor.