The "Beskalan" is derived from the Javanese word "Bakalan". It means the basis of all forms that can appear in the physical oe metaphisical things. It is always performed in the first agenda of a ceremony. The word "Beskalan" coming from the word "Bakalan" can be interpreted as first.
Malangan Mask Dance usually tells about "Panji" story (Javanese nobleman story or love story). In Malang Regency, there are three "Padepokan Seni" or Art Studio, they are Asmoro Bangun Art Studio, it belongs to Karangpandan village, Pakisaji Sub District and Mangun Dharma Art Studio at Glagahdowo-Tulusbesar village, Tumpang; Mudra Ganesha Art Studio at Bokor Village, Turen.