MAK YONG THEATRE Makyong Theatre is a Malay traditional artistry exist in Batam, precisely in Panjang Island. This theatre is also well known in Mantang Arang, Riau Archipelagos Province. All tonal players or Makyong theatre usually wear mask according to acted figure. In the stage performance Makyong is accompanied by typical song and music of Malay. As makyong comparison could be compared to Lenong in Betawi, Ludruk in East Java, Kalasan in West Java. KOMPANG MUSICThis music is played to greet honorable guests or played in marriage celebration with young lads and lasses bringing coconut flowers painted with lively colors to brighten and turn on the party. The sound of Kompang is so merry as though calling us to come closer and watch the procession.

There are folk arts and games handed down from generation  to generation attractive and impressive to watch in Batam as Malayan Heritages, such as : Kompang, Rebana, Zapin Dance, Joget, Lukah Gila, Joget Dangkung, Jogi Dance, Gyro Bowl, Congkak Jong, Mak Yong Sampan Kolek Theatre, Traditional Sonnets, Poetry, Gurindam reading and so on. All those artistic and impressive attractions will give a distinctive color in the efforts to develop as well as the Temptation of the tourism itself.