The last part is called 'mabuk' which in Suriname is translated as trance but in Indonesia it means 'drunken'. While being in a state of trance the dancers perform individual dances which appear somewhat chaotic. The JK was held for rites of passage ceremonies but at present some are held on birthdays or soccer game half-time entertainment, carnival and for tourists. Prior to the actual performance, the gambuh checks with the bad and the good spirits. He asks for protection from the good spirits and he avoids the bad spirits or bribes them in a quiet way to be nice.
Protection is asked from the four spirits of the wind.
Various offerings or 'sajen' are prepared. It is a present to the spirits and one hopes that in return one gets protection. These offerings can consist of a glass of water with some jasmine petals and burning incense. The gambuh makes all these preparartions to make sure that the JK is not disturbed by evil spirits or evil people. In addition a yellow paste is prepared from the 'kunyit' root.