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S AND CULTURAL
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society country which
consists of Malays, Chinese and Indians who
were the main races.
Every race has its own art and culture. Ulik Mayang Dance OFFICIAL YEAR BOOK 202 290
The uniqueness of this race can be
seen in the form of dance. Dance Ulik Mayang was initially performed in
is defined as a series of steps and the fishing or farming communities in
movements that match the speed and Terengganu as a ritual which usually
rhythm of a piece of music. The dance performed during full moon. Initially
performance presented by each race the ritual was performed to awaken
have their own origin and purpose. the spirit of mayang (coconut flower)
with props such as mayang, incense,
Traditional Malay Dances oil and bertih (similar to popcorn but
made from rice).
The Malays are the largest ethnic
group in Malaysia. They are believed The following lines are repeated several
to have been inhibiting this country times during the ritual:
since 3000 D.C. There are many types
of Malay dance, which vary from “Umbuk…. Mayang Diumbuk, Umbuk
Malay folk dances to dances that are Dengan Jala Jemala, Nak Ulik Mayang
inspired and assimilated from foreign Diulik, Ulik Dengan Tuan Puteri.”
influences (such as Indian and Arab). It
is typically mistaken that Malay dances Ulik Mayang is believedto be performed
fall into one category when in fact they as long as 100 years ago. It was later
can be classified into royal dances, turned into a form of traditional dance,
dance-play, modern dances and folk choreographed by Mazlan Embong and
dances. Abdul Aziz Sulaiman when they were
both active in the Darul Ehsan Youth
Club in 1971. Ulik Mayang later became
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society country which
consists of Malays, Chinese and Indians who
were the main races.
Every race has its own art and culture. Ulik Mayang Dance OFFICIAL YEAR BOOK 202 290
The uniqueness of this race can be
seen in the form of dance. Dance Ulik Mayang was initially performed in
is defined as a series of steps and the fishing or farming communities in
movements that match the speed and Terengganu as a ritual which usually
rhythm of a piece of music. The dance performed during full moon. Initially
performance presented by each race the ritual was performed to awaken
have their own origin and purpose. the spirit of mayang (coconut flower)
with props such as mayang, incense,
Traditional Malay Dances oil and bertih (similar to popcorn but
made from rice).
The Malays are the largest ethnic
group in Malaysia. They are believed The following lines are repeated several
to have been inhibiting this country times during the ritual:
since 3000 D.C. There are many types
of Malay dance, which vary from “Umbuk…. Mayang Diumbuk, Umbuk
Malay folk dances to dances that are Dengan Jala Jemala, Nak Ulik Mayang
inspired and assimilated from foreign Diulik, Ulik Dengan Tuan Puteri.”
influences (such as Indian and Arab). It
is typically mistaken that Malay dances Ulik Mayang is believedto be performed
fall into one category when in fact they as long as 100 years ago. It was later
can be classified into royal dances, turned into a form of traditional dance,
dance-play, modern dances and folk choreographed by Mazlan Embong and
dances. Abdul Aziz Sulaiman when they were
both active in the Darul Ehsan Youth
Club in 1971. Ulik Mayang later became
