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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT INDIA: KELAHIRAN SELEPAS BERSALIN
<p>Malaysian Indians are Malaysian citizens of Indian descent. A large number migrated to Malaysia during the British colonial era in Malaya. However, historical evidence shows that Indians have begun to settle in Malaysia since the heyday of the Chola Dynasty. Nowadays, they are the third largest race in Malaysia after the Malays and Chinese. In addition, they also have their own customs and culture, such as the custom of waiting until the birth of a child for pregnant women.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN RONGBANG CHETTI
<p>Rongbang Chetti is a popular joget dance in Malacca. This dance is a new creation and accepted as a Chetti identity in Melaka. It is based on Joget Ronggeng Chetti and danced along with Chetti dialect songs. </p><p><br></p><p>Rongbang Chetti means Ronggeng Chetti Nation, inspired by the outgoing and vibrant atmosphere of Chetti life in Malacca. The chetti favourite dance moves have been chosen as the basic moves of Rongbang Chetti.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For the unversed, the presence of the Chettis in Malacca is due to intermarriage between Indian traders and the locals since the Malacca Malay Sultanate (Hashim et. al, 2017). Their present settlement is in Kampung Gajah Behrang, Malacca. The Chettis assimilate and practice the local culture, including wearing the kebaya, cooking the Malay cuisines and strutting the local dances. </p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN SUMARIKAYAU
<p>Sumarikayau is a widely celebrated traditional dance from the Orang Sungai ethnic community in the Pitas district. This vibrant performance holds great cultural significance, serving as a central form of entertainment during joyous occasions such as weddings, welcoming ceremonies, and cultural festivals. Sumarikayau is derived from two words in the Sungai: Sungai, which means 'waving hands,' and Kuno, which translates to 'stomping feet'.</p> ...
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TARIAN JOGET GAMELAN
<p>Joget Gamelan is a traditional Malay dance, highlights of royal weddings, performed in the reign of Terengganu Sultan Zainal Abidin III. </p><p><br></p><p>It was narrated that this dance was performed at Riau and Lingga palaces in the 19th century. It is noted the dance was for the royal court only until it was staged in public for the first time in Pahang in the early 17th century to celebrate the marriage of Tengku Hussain to Wan Esah. One hundred years later, the gamelan raised to the elite level, at its glory, when it was danced before the royal brides, Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Syah and Tengku Ampuan Mariam (of Pahang) in 1913.</p><p> </p><p>After the marriage, fascinated with the dance, Tengku Ampuan Mariam choreographed the dance moves and created its costume, while Tuanku Sultan Sulaiman led the music troupe. In the old days, tarian gamelan was danced only at palaces, for the pleasure of royals. However, after the 1960s, it was revived and brought to other ceremonies, especially those involving the royal or state dignitaries. This dance is a display of grace and simplicity as the dancers move graciously, swaying the long silk swaths, the sabuk, which are secured on their arms and waist.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>According to Tengku Ampuan Mariam, initially old days there were 77 joget gamelan repertoires. But only the following twelve are still danced today:</p><p><br></p><p>1)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Timang Burung</p><p>2)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Lambang Sari</p><p>3)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span> Ayak-ayak</p><p>4)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Geliong</p><p>5)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Selang Arak/Kunang-kunang Mabuk</p><p>6)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Togok</p><p>7)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Anom/ Nongga</p><p>8)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ketam Renjong</p><p>9)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Lantai Lima</p><p>10)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Topeng</p><p>11)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span> Ketawang</p><p>12)<span style="white-space:pre"> </span> Perang Manggung</p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN ULE NUGAN
<p>The Tarian Ule Nugan is inspired by the activities involved in rice planting among the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak. It is a routine for the Orang Ulu people to prepare early in the morning before embarking on a journey by boat to their rice fields. Thus, male dancers in this performance usually carry a piece of wood resembling a penugal stick, commonly used for planting rice in highland areas.</p><p><br></p><p>During the rice planting process, while the men use the penugal stick, the women would strike the kerebo bulo, creating rhythmic sounds to ward off bad omens associated with certain bird calls. According to Orang Ulu legends, the sound produced by the kerebo bulo also serves to encourage and inspire the rice’s spirit to grow healthily and yield a good harvest. Beliefs, omens, and signs hold significant meaning in their daily lives as an agrarian society.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout the rice planting process, the Orang Ulu community helps one another with the task while socializing and sharing laughter to alleviate the exhaustion of work. The men also engage in hunting using blowpipes to gather food to bring back home. With all the daily activities of rice planting carried out successfully, the Orang Ulu farmers return home filled with joy and gratitude.</p><div><br></div> ...
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ADAT AMONG-AMONG/THANKSGIVING CEREMONY
<p>Among-Among is a thanksgiving ceremony practised by the Javanese community in Johor, primarily associated with the birth and development of a child. This tradition involves a series of thanksgiving rituals beginning immediately after the child’s safe delivery, continuing at 36 days old, and culminating in a significant milestone when the baby reaches approximately eight months of age during the pijak tanah (first stepping on the ground) ceremony. In some families, this tradition is observed annually until the child becomes fluent in speaking.</p><p>The pijak tanah ceremony, typically held after the first year, is a pivotal event in the child's life. It includes the preparation of traditional dishes such as Ayam Ingkung—a dish featuring a young male chicken (ayam lancor), symbolising blessings. The child is ceremonially given the chicken’s thigh. Other traditional dishes such as Nasi Keluban and Bubur Abang carry significant symbolic and cultural value, reflecting the richness of Javanese heritage.</p><div><br></div> ...
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ALANG RA ILLAU
<p>Alang Ra Illau is a traditional dance of the Murut ethnic from the Tahol tribe, predominantly residing in the districts of Nabawan, Pensiangan, and Tenom. The term ‘Alang’ means "to dance," while ‘Illau’ refers to a ceremonial exchange of forest produce, such as fruits, between villages. Accordingly, the dance portrays movements that mimic the act of picking low-hanging fruits, which are easily accessible. Female dancers sometimes carry baskets, locally known as ‘Basung’, slung over their backs to collect the harvested fruits. These fruits are then exchanged with villagers or neighbouring communities.</p> ...
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MONGIGOL MENGALAI
<p>Mongigol Mengalai is a traditional dance of the Kadazan-Dusun ethnic group of the Dusun Tinagas tribe. This sub-ethnic group predominantly resides in the upper Sugut River region, a hilly area situated at the intersection of the Ranau, Kota Marudu, and Labuk-Sugut districts in northern Sabah. "Mongigol," which means "to dance," is performed exclusively by women, whereas "Mengalai" refers to a solo performance by a male dancer accompanied by female dancers.</p> ...
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GULAI ASAM RONG SIPUT SEDUT
<p>Gulai Asam Rong Siput Sedut is a Pahang unusual cuisine of snails cooked with the seeds of rubber trees. And many do not know that rubber seeds can be a very special ingredient of a traditional cooking. </p><p><br></p><p>Asam is a method of storing fermented food for a certain period of time. While rong is the inside of a fruit (the pith). Originally, this asam rong was made from perah, a type of fruit obtained from the perah trees in Malaysian thick forests. But as it was harder to obtain, it was replaced with rubber seeds which are more easily available. </p><p><br></p><p>For the unversed, rubber trees (hevea brasiliensis) are one of the Malaysian’s sources of economy which offer various other uses to the Malaysian housewives. Other than the seeds are of use in cooking, the leaves are used to wrap tapai, another Malaysian delicacy, which is also another unusual craft.</p><p><br></p><p>The asam rong is not sour like other fermented food. Instead, it is slightly bitter and creamy. Perhaps as it is fermented, one names it 'asam'. </p><div><br></div> ...
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KUIH BADAK KUBANG
<div>Kuih Badak Kubang is one of the traditional Malay delicacies popular in Malaysia, particularly in the east coast states such as Kelantan and Terengganu. This kuih is well-known for its unique shape and deliciously sweet taste. The name "Badak Kubang" refers to its resemblance to a rhinoceros, as it appears round and plump. The term "kubang", meaning "puddle" or "mudhole", describes how the kuih expands and fills up after being cooked, giving it a characteristic soft and rich texture.</div><div><br></div><div><div>History and Origins:</div><div>Origin of the Name:</div><div>The name Kuih Badak Kubang is believed to have originated from the Malay language, describing its appearance, which resembles a rhinoceros (badak)—plump and round. The term "kubang" refers to a damp or muddy area, symbolizing the flattened top shape of the kuih, resembling a rhinoceros resting in a mudhole.</div><div>Origins of the Kuih:</div><div>Kuih Badak Kubang comes from Malay culinary traditions, particularly from states like Kelantan and Terengganu. It is a traditional delicacy often served at special occasions, including festivals, feasts, and official gatherings. This kuih has been passed down through generations as part of the rich heritage of the east coast Malay community in Peninsular Malaysia.</div></div><div><br></div> ...
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