Among the topics discussed in this paper is the uniqueness of Ulek Mayang as a performing

art different from culture and society. Ulek Mayang is a traditional Malay dance from the

Malaysian state of Terengganu. It is a ceremonial dance performed to appease or bring up the sea

emotions, and it is always followed by a unique song known as Ulek Mayang. The dance is

accompanied by an orchestra consisting of drums, gong, violin, and gamelan. According to Ain

hassan (2020), A understanding of music has a wider definition, and it is more relevant to use the

term 'ulik' in the playing ability of Ulik Mayang to refer to something related to the meaning of

the ritual because it involves contact with shamans, magick, and curses.This performing art has

also been established since the beginning. This art dance is believed to have existed in the

eastern part of Malaya around the 18th to 19th century. This art dance is believed to have existed

in the eastern part of Malaya around the 18th to 19th century. The history of Ulek Mayang began

when the conflict between a bomoh (Shaman) and six sea princesses. The quarrel was caused by

a sea princess who had fallen in love with a fisherman and wanted to marry him. Many

differences can be seen through Ulek Mayang and the culture, among them is the style of

performance that has elements of worship. this dance performance is seen to be more focused on

the spiritualistic because of the conflict between two different realms.

Hassan, N. A. B., & Hanafiah, M. G. (2020). Transformasi Struktur Dalam Persembahan Ulik

Mayang. Jurnal Melayu.

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