Aceh Singkil district is an exotic area that holds a wealth of art and culture. One of them is dance dampeng which became the ancestral cultural heritage of aceh singkil.
This dance is accompanied by special poems by using singkil language. This dance also reflects education, religion, manners, heroism, cohesiveness and togetherness. Songs and verses of disclosure together and continuous, the players consist of men who are still young and females wearing custom clothing. This dance is usually displayed on traditional occasions such as weddings, circumcisions, and other big events.
In ancient times, this dance was performed in traditional ceremonies, weddings as well as khitanan events, as well as the opening of traditional dance events. In addition, especially in contemporary contexts, this dance is also performed at official occasions, such as visits by dignitaries.
Now Dampeng dance has also been developed in elementary schools in preserving this Singkil art so as not to disappear.