Balato (sometimes also known as Baltoe, Balatu, Balatu Sebua, Ballatu, Foda, Gari Telegu, Klewang Buchok Berkait, Roso Sebua or Telagoe) is a sword that originates from Nias, an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Three types of blades can be distinguished, all broadening at the point: The hilts are very varied, but all can be reduced to an animal's head or mouth, most of the time the lasara (mythical creature), made in a plain stylized way or in a complex, richly decorated form.

In this dance, the dancers wore colorful clothing consists of black, yellow and red, fitted with a crown on the head.

Like a knight in battle, dancers also carry Baluse (shields), swords and spears as a means of defense from enemy attack.

In those days, young men in the village were required to leap over the rock of 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in height during the Fahombo (or Hombo Batu) ceremony in order to attain adulthood.