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Blok A3/6, Flat Kg. Kolam, Jalan Sultan Sulaima...

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MUZIK ASLI

Muzik Asli is melancholic, melodious or sad music. Having a slow tempo; its melody is equally slow and soft.  Their lyrics are usually historic events rhymes such as Seri Mersing, Siti Payung and Laksamana Mati Dibunuh. There are also about love and passion such as Selasihku Sayang and Gurindam Jiwa. Singing them, a violin is the most important, followed by a rebana as background music.  Lagu asli are not easy to sing as they require strong voice control, singing and breathing techniques. Their lyrics are in prose and verses to convey the message and gist of the song.<div> </div> ...

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GENDANG SILAT

The Gendang Silat is a traditional musical instrument originating from the state of Perak. Deeply rooted in Malay culture, this instrument continues to be played today. Its rhythmic beats typically accompany silat performances, uplifting the spirit of silat practitioners (Pesilat).  In addition to producing captivating rhythms, the auditory sounds of the gendang silat serve as a source of confidence for the Pesilat, whether during combat or performances. The mesmerizing rhythms not only create a dynamic atmosphere but also synchronize with the movements and energy of the pesilat. The gendang silat is often played alongside other traditional instruments, such as the Beduk, Gedombak, Geduk, Jidur, Kompang, and others, contributing to the distinctive rhythm of Malay drumming traditions.<div> </div> ...

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TARIAN REJANG BE'UH

Rejang Be'uh is a traditional dance of the Bidayuh ethnic group, typically performed after the harvest season as an expression of joy, celebration, and communal entertainment for guests of the longhouse. This dance narrates the story of a Bidayuh hero named Madu Ujong, who was tasked by Raja Bintang to battle a legendary celestial bird known as Tingkilang Raman. His victory over this mythical bird would grant him the honour of marrying the king's daughter, Dara Buda. ...

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Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, Universiti ...

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TREATING BULBS

A boil is a type of skin condition that almost everyone may experience at some point in their lives. It appears as a small, pus-filled lump on the skin's surface, caused by a bacterial infection known as Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium naturally inhabits the skin surface and the nasal cavity. When small cuts, cracks, or damage occur on the skin, the bacteria can easily enter the hair follicles or oil glands, triggering an infection. As a result, the affected skin becomes red, swollen, warm, filled with pus, and causes throbbing pain. <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Apart from bacterial infection, other factors can also increase the risk of developing boils. These include a weakened immune system, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, and constant friction on the skin that irritates. For individuals with low immunity, boils can be more severe as they have the potential to lead to complications such as blood poisoning (sepsis) if left untreated. Therefore, modern medical treatment in hospitals is crucial in such cases. However, for healthy individuals without underlying diseases, boils are usually not contagious and are not life-threatening.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">In the context of traditional Malay ethnomedicine, natural remedies have long been practised to relieve pain, speed up the maturation process of boils, and help them shrink or burst. These traditional methods have been passed down through generations because they are considered safer, more affordable, easily accessible, and utilise natural resources found around the home or garden. Common ingredients traditionally used in treating boils include ginger, slaked lime, neem oil, garlic, turmeric, black cumin oil, cajuput oil, mimosa leaves, betel leaves, and pure honey. All of these are plants or natural products that are easily found around homes, gardens, or local markets.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The use of these ingredients has been practised for generations due to historical and cultural factors in traditional societies. In the past, access to hospitals and modern medical care was very limited, especially in rural areas. As a result, communities relied more on natural resources as their primary treatment method. This practice not only emerged as a practical solution but also reflected the wisdom of earlier generations in adapting to their natural environment. Even today, although modern treatments are readily available, these traditional methods are still practised because they are believed to be effective. ...

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Kg. Betong, Air Mawang Johol, N.Sembilan

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KUIH APAM JOHOL

Apam Johol is said to have originated in Johol, Negeri Sembilan as its entrepreneurs and makers are from here. This time-honored cake is also known as Apam Daun Rambai since it is wrapped in the ‘rambai’ (Baccaurea motleyana) leaves for stronger aroma. The principal ingredients of apam Johol are rice flour, yeast (sour bread), coconut milk and brown sugar.  The brown sugar makes it fluffy, soft and not too sweet, which makes it a healthy eating. Very often this apam is eaten with sambal, rendang, bean porridge, beef curry, and durian sauce.<div> </div> ...

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Taman Budaya, Alor Setar

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BANGSAWAN ‘TERUNG PIPIT’

Bangsawan originated in India.  Initially it was called Wayang Parsi or Mendu where its troupes journeyed through historic routes and regions to finally reach Penang in the 1870s.  In the same vein, the people of Kedah enjoyed the surge of bangsawan shows when Morad Ibrahim, a Kedah artist, began to showcase his troupe, Kumpulan Bangsawan Seri Kedah’s, performance. He produced many quality bangsawan shows staged throughout Malaysia.  The Characters  Amazingly, bangsawan artists do not memorise the scripts strictly as the present modern dramas actors do. Instead, the former remarkably act and internalize the dialogue, speaking naturally and freely without scripts, complying with the director’s plot.  Bangsawan is usually about royals in relation with supernatural and the real world.  The popular P. Ramlee’s movie, Jula Juli Bintang Tujuh, is one of the examples of movies about king and queens in the world of supernatural. Hence its characters typically consist of kings and queens, warriors, handsome princes and beautiful princesses, servants, genies and monsters. The hero or heroine, the main characters, are also called Seri Panggung or Orang Muda.<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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Persatuan Rebana Keras Klebang Besar, Melaka ...

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REBANA KERAS

Rebana Keras is one of the traditional arts of Malacca, brought by Persian Arab traders who traded in the Malay peninsula during the Malacca Malay Sultanate. They conducted business at daytime and entertained at night, drumming the rabbana. The rabbana is a little flat drum struck with a thin cane drum stick.  Rabbana drumming is also believed to have been played in Sultan Mahmud's wedding ceremony.  An Arab merchant, upon receiving news about the Sultan Mahmud’s marriage to a Princess from China, planned to liven up the event with rabbana.  Having the palace approval, the merchant and his friends held a celebration of the bridal procession, drumming the rabbana, which attracted the locals’ interest.  As  a result, the rabbana gained popularity (Rahmat Arshat, 2012).  The locals eventually changed the term rabbana to rebana keras, as the sung song and the rabbana beats are of harsh tones (Rahmat Arshat, 2012).  For the unversed, rebana is a traditional Malay membranophone drumming instrument. Looking like a tambourine, its round frame is made of wood, and one side of the face is covered with cow or goat hide. Being heavy and requiring thumping with the palm of the hand for loud sounds, rebana keras is therefore drummed only by men rather than women. Usually played by 12 to 15 drummers, it contains dikir puji-pujian (praising rhymes) of which some modified to the needs of the occasion.<div> </div> ...

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Badan Kebudayaan Dan Kesenian Dun Gemencheh

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MUZIK TUMBUK KALANG

Tumbuk Kalang is an extraordinary heritage music of Negeri Sembilan.  It used to be a popular folk game in Tampin, Inas, Gunung Pasir and Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.   Tumbuk means pound (or thump), thus the name of the music. In particular, the music uniquely comes from the rhythmic sound when the farmers pound the paddy grain to get rice.  During the harvest season, after working hard in the day, the farmers gather on the moonlit night to pound the paddy grain. The pounding of the grain in wooden mortars produce enjoyable rhythmic thumps. The thumping sounds, resonating far in the night, tranquillizingly, helps the hard work of farming turn into a fun game with unusual music.  Along, their favourite songs such as Tumbuk Emping, Kuda Berontak, Petang-petang and Gogar Babang are rhymed.<div> </div> ...

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MI KOLOK

It is said that Mi Kolok was introduced by the Chinese community who migrated to Sarawak. As a result, Mi Kolok is widely served in Chinese eateries. There are several terms referring to Mi Kolok, such as Mi Kolok (Malay), Kampua (Chinese), and Mi Rangkai/Kering (Iban). Essentially, this dish uses Yee Mee or dried noodles, served with slices of boiled meat or chicken, soup broth, and sambal. ...

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Persatuan Seni Tradisi Gendang Pahang Rumah Ka...

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GENDANG PAHANG

Gendang Pahang is traditional musical arts influenced by Islamic music.   Gendang is a Malay word for drum, a type of musical instrument made of wood.  The drum is struck with a round-shaped end stick.  The drummers are known as pemukul gendang (the ones who beat the drums).  So important the drummer is, a royal drummer is given a special title named Kulup Raja.  Gendang Pahang was introduced after the outbreak of civil war in Chenor, Pahang in 1857. Later, it began to gain popularity in several areas such as Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Pekan, Chenor and Temerloh, whereas in other areas, it unfortunately became extinct. In certain regions, the preference for home-grown rhythms more than those from other places retains the local tunes for generations, thus preserving it. This music is believed to have been introduced by Dato' Purba Jelai and continued by his three generations, paving the way to be enjoyed in other areas. Played by men and women, it generally begins with opening beats that flow into the common beats and ends with the end (‘kill’) beats. Meanwhile there are also other beats.  It also has its own special song known as Bujang Hilir. The other popular songs often played are the Samaderas, Kambing Berlaga, Lenggang Janda, Bujang Hilir and Raja Berangkat. The Gendang Pahang is played at weddings and palace events.  It is also performed to accompany the silat performances and Inai dances. <div> </div> ...

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1399B, Gong Penaga, Pasir Panjang,21100 Kuala T...

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LAGU RAKYAT

Lagu Rakyat is a genre of traditional and contemporary folk songs music.  The 20th century saw the rise of lagu rakyat in Terengganu, Malaysia, especially so in her capital city Kuala Terengganu. These traditional songs are the people symbol, oral traditions through poetry and rhymes, narrating stories and life, turning back the hands of time at times.  Among the definitions of traditional folk songs are music, which:• spreads orally, • has no known composers, • is played by traditional instruments, • is about cultural or national identity, • changes between generations, • associates with people, folklore, or • is performed due to tradition and custom over a long duration.  These definitions differentiate it from the commercial or classical music. Popular Lagu Rakyat Terengganu are:- Dendang Nasihat- Tikor Seludang;- Chak Chilik- Embun Soksek- Kolek Berkolek- Itik Gembo Gembo- Manis Berladung- Wa Timang Landok- Anok Udang- Zapin Darul Iman- Joget Teganu Kite- Joget Guane Gamok Orang Kiter- Ngambak Ikan- Peel Orang Ganu- Sapa Situ Seme- Musim Booh- Dunia Lening- Si Burung Murai; etc.  In the past, lagu rakyat Terengganu were sung with the beats of drums, tambourines, or rhythmic hand claps as background. And for generations, their educate the young about culture and values.  In the old days, the folk-songs singers were called penglipur lara.  They brought merriment and fun, drawing the community together in happy moments at weddings and important celebrations.<div> </div> ...

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