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LAYANG MAS PERLIS
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Introduction and history
The Layang Mas dance belongs to the category of palace dances. According to history, this dance was created when the Raja of Perlis sent a tribute of golden flowers (bunga emas) to the Siamese kingdom during the period when Perlis was under Siam's rule. The tribute was delivered using elephants. During this journey, an elephant herder named Tuk Jambul and his companion Ecan composed the song Layang Mas. Upon their return from Siam, the two herders created the Layang Mas dance.
• Originally performed in palaces.
• Now performed at weddings and celebratory events.
• Long scarf tied to the belt.
• Sanggul lintang (horizontal hair bun).
• Gendik (head accessory).
• Pending (ornamental belt buckle).
• Chest covering.
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• The dancer begins seated, swinging their hands downward, then rises and performs a respectful gesture (angkat sembah). This sequence is repeated several times.
• • Using the long scarf and belt, the scarf is waved like bird wings. The dancer’s body spins gracefully, imitating the flight of an eagle.
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Reference Source
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Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Siti Rohayu binti Muhamad
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Perlis
Kompleks JKKN Perlis
Persiaran Wawasan Kangar
01000 Kangar
PERLIS
019-504 0015
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