There are two ritualistic performances in Makyung theatre. The opening and closing sections of the play are the only parts that contain these rituals. In the case of multiple performances, each troupe would need to conduct their own individual offerings. The origins of Makyung’s rituals are rooted within an animistic beliefs framework. Over the course of time, these rituals witness the influence of Islam as practitioners are mostly Muslims themselves.

An instance of this ritualistic procedure would involve yellow glutinous rice, parched rice, turmeric rice, three betel leaves and betel-nuts, water, sweetened water, raw cotton thread, odd numbered monetary offering (for example 25cents), tobacco, an incense as well as ‘omelette – like’ offering in the opening of the performance.