Holiday Ayo - Malangan Mask Dance is one of the traditional dance arts from Malang, East Java. At first glance, this dance is similar to Wayang Wong or wayang orang. When dancing, the actors wear masks. They are required to animate the character of the mask so that they can also animate the dance moves.

Malangan Mask Dance as an Alternative for Cultural Tourism in Malang City.

Malangan Mask Dance was created by Airlangga, the son of Darmawangsa Beguh who came from the Kingdom of Kediri. This dance art continued to grow to the Singosari Kingdom which was then led by Ken Arok. He uses this dance as a traditional ceremony. The story is taken from the story of the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and The Story of the Panji. Besides being used in traditional ceremonies, Malangan Mask Dance is also often performed during ceremonies to honor important guests at official government events. Until now, Malangan Mask Dance is still being held in Malang, East Java.

Malangan Mask Dance contains the meaning of life and human nature, which is sometimes happy, sad, laughing, embarrassed, and others. This meaning can be clearly seen from the many mask characters used in this dance. In addition to the character of the mask, this meaning can also be seen in the use of the color of the mask. Examples of white color which symbolizes purity, a green color which symbolizes life, and red color which symbolizes lust.

In addition to masks and costumes, here are four main properties in Malangan Mask Dance:

1. Sampur
Sampur is a narrow and long cloth that is often used when dancing. Usually, the sampur is placed on the dancer's shoulder.

2. Shawl
The shawl is different from the sampur, because the shawl has a shorter size. The use of a scarf is tied to the belly of the dancer.

3. Mask
The masks used in Malangan Mask Dance are made of wood carvings. For the shape, adjusted to the character of the mask.

4. Crown and earrings
The crown is one of the important properties in Malangan Mask Dance. Its use is placed on the head and adapted to the character of the cast. While earrings are usually a single unit with the crown. Because the earrings are attached to the dancer's crown.

Every Legi Monday in the Javanese calendar, Malangan Mask Dance is held by the Asmorobangun Studio in Malang, East Java.

The goal is to worship the noble and provide offerings. This dance art continues to be held to maintain Malang's cultural traditions. In addition, Malangan Mask Dance is also routinely performed as an embodiment of the message of Mbah Karimun, one of the Malangan Mask Dance maestro who has passed away.