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MENTARANG BAKAR
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Introduction and history
Mentarang, scientifically known as Pholas Orientalis, is a species of shellfish that lives in muddy areas along the shores of Kuala Perlis. This creature has a thin shell and typically prefers water with lower temperatures. Mentarang is found only in muddy coastal areas. In Malaysia, another popular location for mentarang is Sabak Beach, Selangor.
● Special cuisine of Perlis
● Source of income for fishermen
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A large basin for collecting mentarang
1. The technique for collecting mentarang involves inserting the feet into the muddy bottom.
2. The presence or position of the mentarang is felt when the feet touch its shell.
3. The person collecting the mentarang then needs to dive to the bottom to collect it and place it into the container they are carrying.
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Reference Source
https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2022/12/1044354/pesta-selam-mentarang-jadi-rezeki-musim-tengkujuh-nelayan-perlis#google_vignette
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Siti Rohayu binti Muhamad
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Perlis
Kompleks JKKN Perlis
Persiaran Wawasan Kangar
01000 Kangar
PERLIS
019-504 0015
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