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Peti Surat No. 4, Kampung Chemumar, 02700 Simpang Ampat, Perlis
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Introduction and history
Berendoi comes from a Perlis dialect term “endoi”, which is a swinging cot for babies bedtime. Berendoi has some Islamic elements and its lullabies, sung by those at the ceremony, contain bits of guidance and advice for children and parents.
In the ceremony, the endoi, where the baby sleeps in, is decorated beautifully. At least four people will be reciting, sending blessing upon the Prophet Muhammad. Then, a seven-day-old-baby’s first hair is shaved, or bercukur. After the shaving, comes the praising of the Prophet Muhammad, and giving advice, examples and prayers for the baby to be successful.
Lullaby
Each lullaby contains four poetry-like verses, as follow:
We start with Bismillah,
Later continuing with Alhamdullilah,
All blessings come from Allah,
May you get Rasullulah’s prayers and grace.
A pure form of berendoi thrived in the 1960s in Perlis, after the establishment of Persatuan Maulud dan Berendoi. This organisation plays a large role in teaching the art of maulud, berendoi and berzanji.
Berendoi is conducted by the Malays in thanksgiving traditions after a baby is born.
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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
