This is a classical dance from Kelantan and is performed in
the Kelantan palace. The dancers are palace damsels (dayang-dayang). Tarian
Asli is also performed in weddings during Malam Berinai and Malam Berinai Besar
in the palace. Nowadays, Tarian Asyik is also performed in national and state
functions.
According to history as stated in Hikayat Patani, Raja
Kuning who ruled Patani in 1644 kept 12 palace dancers and called them “Asyik”.
Sources By: http://www.jkkn.gov.my/en/taxonomy/term/3?page=1
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