Ulek mayang

Traditional
Ulek Mayang performers

Ulek mayang
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Ulek mayang (Jawi: اولق مايڠ‎) is a classical Malay dance from the state of Terengganu in Malaysia.[1] It is a ritualistic dance performed to appease or invoke the spirits of the sea and is always accompanied by a unique song also called Ulek Mayang. An orchestra comprising drums, gong, violin and accordion accompanies the dance.

  1. ^ "Tarian Ulek Mayang". Tourism Terengganu at Wayback Machine. 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.