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Kg. Parit Jawa, Batu Pahat

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KUIH PENCUCI MULUT TRADISI WADAI KIPENG

Wadai Kipeng is a traditional snack of the Johore Banjar. Wadai means cake while kipeng means something pressed (like a piece of cookie). It is oftentimes served in thanksgiving ceremonies or a prayer feast. To make it, one requires glutinous rice flour, salt and water.  While the sauce ingredients are coconut milk, water, white sugar, brown sugar and salt.<div> </div> ...

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ALAT MUZIK SARUN

Sarun is a traditional musical instrument inherited by the Iranun ethnic community in Sabah, which mostly inhabits the Kota Belud and Kota Marudu districts. Sarun is a Metallophone musical instrument made of metal iron or bronze and is categorized as an Idiophone musical instrument that produces sound through metal vibrations when struck. However, due to metal and bronze being difficult to obtain in the past, the Iranun community creatively used iron from used drum barrels, which was processed into the main material for producing Sarun. This musical instrument is a hereditary heritage as an entertainment instrument played especially after cultivating rice crops in the rice fields. Meanwhile, Sarun not only reflects the cultural identity of the Iranun community but also shows unique traditional musical elements full of traditional values. ...

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Meru Barat, Klang. Selangor

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MUZIK KENTRONG

Kentrong was brought by traders from Indonesia to Malaya and began to grow in Malaysia, especially in Selangor and Johor. Prof. Dr. Ding Choo Ming, Principal Research Fellow of the Institute of the Malay World & Civilization, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, in his article “Trade and Migration”, opened the way to the spread of traditional Malay literature. He states that many writers, copyists, storytellers and others, such as kentrong craftsmen in Jawa, poets in Sunda, and entertainers, go back and forth across the ocean and spin on land to entertain and educate. This statement means that the behavior of migration and literary activities of art and culture happened because of the influence and good political changes in Malaysia. ...

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GULAI LEMAK SIPUT

Asal Usul Gulai Lemak Siput:Hidangan Tradisional Pantai Timur: Gulai Lemak Siput adalah hidangan yang biasa dihidangkan di negeri-negeri pantai timur Malaysia, terutamanya di Pahang.  Sejak zaman dahulu, masyarakat Melayu telah memanfaatkan sumber daya alam seperti siput sebagai bahan utama dalam masakan mereka. Siput bukan hanya murah dan mudah didapati, tetapi ia juga memberi sumber protein yang baik, menjadikannya pilihan utama dalam banyak hidangan tradisional seperti gulai lemak siput.<div> </div> ...

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No 33 Persiaran Perpaduan 3, Taman Perpaduan, 3...

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BONGAI

The origin of the word "Bongai" has several interesting interpretations. Basically, the name Bongai is said to be derived from the combination of two words, namely "bong" and "aye." In this context, "bong" means someone respected, while "aye" means "me." Although various views exist about the origin of this word, the most important thing is the uniqueness of Bongai performance art itself. Bongai has been accepted as the identity of the folk song in Negeri Sembilan because of its beauty and uniqueness. Different from other folk songs, Bongai performance is usually performed in special places to highlight its uniqueness so that it can be seen more attractively. Bongai is an art form that is well known among the community in Negeri Sembilan and is considered a traditional song. It is equivalent to "Dondang Sayang" in Malacca and "Ghazal" in Johor. In short, "berbongai" refers to the activity of reciprocating poems that are sung in the form of songs by the actors. Bongai is a type of traditional Negeri Sembilan folk song that can be sung solo, duet, or in group. However, in a performance, only one individual can sing or tease while his partner or opponent is singing.<div> </div> ...

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Persatuan Penggerak Seni Warisan Budaya (AKRAB ...

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JIKEY

Jikey is one of Malaysia's unique traditional performing arts, particularly in the northern regions such as Kedah and Perlis. This art form combines elements of acting, dancing, music, and singing into a dramatic performance. The name "Jikey" is believed to be derived from the Thai word "Chikai," meaning "folk performance," reflecting the influence of Thai culture on this art. Initially, Jikey was part of religious or ritual ceremonies within the Malay-Islamic community but later evolved into a form of folk entertainment performed at various events such as feasts, celebrations, and harvest festivals. The history of Jikey can be traced back to the 19th century, when it was first performed by farming communities as post-harvest entertainment. Its performances often revolved around daily life, folklore, and comedic tales, which were entertaining yet carried moral lessons and social messages. As a folk art, Jikey incorporates a spontaneous element where actors often improvise their dialogues and actions, making it relatable to the audience. Traditional musical instruments such as gendang (drums), rebana (frame drums), and gongs accompany the performances, alongside singing and dancing that depict specific stories or scenes. However, the popularity of Jikey began to decline in the mid-20th century due to societal lifestyle changes and the emergence of modern entertainment such as television and radio. Efforts have since been made by cultural practitioners and institutions to preserve this traditional art form. Today, Jikey is still performed at cultural events as a symbol of the northern Malaysian community's artistic heritage.<div> </div> ...

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PT.11486 Taman Melor, Jalan Tanjong Kg. Kubang ...

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KETUPAT SOTONG

Tuppak sutong or sutong sumbak or sotong bersumbat pulut (glutinous rice stuffed squid) is a Terengganu delicacy of squids stuffed with glutinous rice, boiled in coconut milk.  The Terengganu locals call it tuppak sutong or tuppak sumbak’ in their dialect. It is an original dish of the Malay community of Terengganu and Kelantan in the East Coast of Malaysia, which is not found in the West Coast.  The Terengganu and Kelantan ttupak sutong are of two variations but equally palatable and appetizing. Its main ingredients are large squid and glutinous rice.  The rice is to be cooked earlier being stuffed into the squids.   Therefore, it needs large squid for good ttupak sutung for the rice stuffing. So smaller squids are not much favoured or befitting as they will shrink and become extremely small for stuffing.    Initially, tuppak sutong was eaten by the residents of fishing villages of Terengganu. In the squid season, they can be found in abundance in the Terengganu coastal sea waters.   In the olden days, where there were no refrigerators, having too many squids, the fishermen had to resort to dumping their catch.  To save the squids, their women created this dish.  Another specialty of ttupak sutong is its unique sauce.  The sauce is made from just coconut milk seasoned with a little salt, sugar, onion, fenugreek and ginger, which exudes distinctive aroma and flavour.  Thanks to the refrigerators, now this cuisine is a hit with the young and old as it can be savoured any season, especially at Aidilfitri festivals in Terengganu.<div> </div> ...

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1) Kumpulan Boria Omara Alamat:No. 8, Lorong P...

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PERSEMBAHAN BORIA

Boria is a heritage theater of Pulau Pinang.  It is associated with the history and events of Karbala, the killing of Saidina Hassan and Saidina Hussein by the soldiers of Caliph Muawiyah bin Abi Suffian, in Saudi Arabia, around 1340 years ago.  Some sources also state that boria was brought by Muslim Indians to Pulau Pinang, Malaya, around the 19th century.  As Syi’ah followers hold annual ceremony on 10th of Muharram commemorating the Karbala event, these Muslim traders then performed the boria to celebrate it.  Performing, they painted their faces, wore masks and sack clothes known as Boria Kuli Kalin.  This act was only watched by the locals, especially the Malays. The word boria is also thought to have been derived from 'borai', a Hindustani word for ‘crazy’. Another, boria can also mean ‘a mat’ because it is associated with Indian sepoi (soldiers) brought in by the British, who executed the boria on mats.  While their clothes were also made of mats to depict the misery of Saidina Hassan and Hussein R.A in Karbala. There are also opinions that the word is borrowed from the Gujaratis who came to trade and settle in Penang, the word 'bori'. Fourthly, some think that boria comes from the word 'ria' which means rejoicing.  But most of these origin versions are of oral sources, not written, so none of them are certain.<div> </div> ...

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GENDANG BURDAH

Gendang Burdah is a local art form in Sarawak under the category of music, found exclusively in Sri Aman, particularly among the Malay community. Dikir Burdah was first introduced by an Islamic preacher from the Arab region named Sheikh Hj. Abd. Karim. He was actively involved in spreading the teachings of Islam in Sambas, Pontianak, Indonesia. Through his preaching, he also taught the art of Dikir Burdah to the local community. Initially, Dikir Burdah was only performed in prayer halls while waiting for the Isyak prayer time, which is the interval between the Maghrib prayer and the beginning of Isyak prayer time. Over time, this practice gained the interest of the prayer hall congregants and evolved into a performance and daily activity for the local residents. One of the preacher’s students, Sheikh Haji Abdul Rahman, was responsible for continuing this practice of Dikir Burdah.<div> </div> ...

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Taman Malaysia, Alor Setar, Kedah

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TARIAN ZAPIN GHALIT

In general, Tarian Zapin is more in vogue in Johore. Nevertheless, the Kedahan do dance it, which is named Zapin Ghalit or Ghalet.  ‘Zapin’ is from an Arabic word, ‘zafn’ (Kamus Besar Arab-Melayu, 2000, dewan Bahasa Pustaka).  While when a male has moved his legs fast following a melody, which is dancing, is ‘zaffana’.  The Malays pronounce it ‘zapin’, simply referring to the dance. In Kedah dialect, ‘ghalit’ means careless, not alert, or complacent.  Therefore, the zapin ghalit choreography displays the moves portraying this laid-back life. To begin with, tarian zapin is influenced by Arab culture, thus in the old days, danced only by men. Then too, it was educational, used as a medium to preach Islam through its poems and songs. Zapin ghalit was initially an entertainment at Johore royal courts, brought from Hadramaut, Yemen, by Arab traders to Johore in the early 16th century.  As times and perception change, zapin has turned to become Malay culture in the Malay Archipelago, especially the Malay Peninsula. Thus there is a shift in the tide too where women are included in the dance.   The large-scale migration of Yemenis to Johore in the 19th century has formed two zapins: Arab and Malay. The original dance had gone through changes inspired by the Yemenis in Johore which eventually produced these two dances.<div> </div> ...

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Taman Awam Gua Tok Giring, Kampung Lenggong, 33...

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KEBEBE

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KERTUK ULU

Kertuk Ulu is a unique form of traditional music found exclusively in the Hulu Terengganu district, specifically in Kampung Baong, Kuala Berang. Originally known as "Gendang Batak", it is believed to have been created by the renowned warrior Mat Kilau during his stay in the area. While waiting for his upland rice (padi huma) to ripen, Mat Kilau used bamboo stalks to create rhythmic sounds to scare away birds that disturbed the crops. Over time, these sounds evolved into a drumming rhythm associated with silat martial arts, which became known as Gendang Batak, as no official name existed at that time. In its earliest form, the music was performed using only silat-style drum rhythms without the accompaniment of other musical instruments. However, in 2002, efforts to revive and reintroduce this musical art were spearheaded by Tuan Haji Ali bin Ismail, together with local villagers. Their efforts were supported and advised by several cultural practitioners and officers from the Terengganu branch of the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN). Recognizing that the term "Gendang Batak" was less appropriate, the name was officially changed to "Kertuk Ulu" in 2004. Following this rebranding, the Kertuk Ulu ensemble began to gain greater prominence and was showcased in various locations across Terengganu under the promotion of JKKN Terengganu. To popularize the performance further and appeal to a wider audience, additional musical instruments were introduced, creating a more harmonious and dynamic sound. Moreover, the repertoire has been expanded to include popular songs, such as dikir barat melodies, to attract younger generations and adapt the performances to contemporary tastes.<div> </div> ...

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