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Kedai Makan Long Zizah Kampung, Kuala Sat Ulu...

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GULAI IKAN PATIN TEMPOYAK

Gulai Ikan Patin Tempoyak has made Temerloh a must-visit food destination.  Patin is a type of fresh water or river fish, found in Temerloh and the Pahang River, that the areas are acclaimed for the patin cuisine. This fish is cooked specially with tempoyak, the fermented durian that brings about the distinct taste of the gulai, a favourite of many.  Although called 'gulai', it does not use coconut milk. Other fish suitable for this cooking are baung and jelawat fish (freshwater fish).  The patin found in Pahang is renowned for its delicious soft flesh and (fish) oil, believed to be due to the Pahang River environment.    Tempoyak is fermented durian, usually from the old fruits’ pulps (generally in almost or already sour state).   The pulps are separated from the seeds, mixed with a little salt, then fermented for three to five days at room temperature. Some will ferment it for a year.  Tempoyak is not eaten on its own but made into paste or ingredient of dishes such as gulai ikan patin tempoyak.   Gulai tempoyak ikan patin is also identified in Raub, Kuala Lipis and Jerantut. It can be said that every restaurant in these districts will serve this gulai delicacy to draw customers.  This cuisine is eaten with white rice, side dishes and various sambals (dips).  Its taste is distinct due to the sour durian paste (the tempoyak) in it.   Ikan patin is found in the Pahang River, the longest river in Peninsular Malaysia.  It meanders about 440 to 459 kilometers, crossing towns the Jerantut, Temerloh, Maran, Bera, Pekan and Chini towns, and finally flows to the South China Sea. For the unversed, there are many types of freshwater fish in Sungai Pahang.  They are the: • patin (patin buah, patin sungai, patin sangkar, patin muncung, patin ekor merah), • kelah, • arowana, • lampam jawa, • kelah merah, • temeloh, • aruan, • belida, • tamalian/ temoleh, • baung, • kederak, • sebarau, • kerai, • tenglangan, • bujuk, • toman, • ketutu, • puyu, • buntal, • keli, and• limbat.   Patin flourish in the Pahang River. However, as times change, they began to be raised commercially in ponds or cages.  So popular, this fish has its own quality grade. The patin farmed in ponds are the easiest to obtain, thus the cheapest. The second grade is the ones reared in cages in the rivers of Temerloh, Pahang.  The third grade is patin buah, the prime species, found in certain muddy and stagnant parts of the river.  They must be caught by fishing line or net and is expensive as it is increasingly difficult to obtain.  The fourth type is patin muncung, the rarest, which can only be caught by nets.  Thus it is the most expensive.   The shape of this fish is unique. Its body is long, slightly flat and without scales, with silvery white and bluish colours.  The mouth is small.  Equipped with two to four pairs of tentacles as tactile devices, they live at the bottom of the river and feed at night. <div> </div> ...

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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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Perkampungan Portugis, Melaka 75050 Melaka

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TARIAN GOLEK-GOLEK ETNIK PORTUGIS

Tarian Golek-Golek was created by a Malacca Portuguese musician, Senior Noel Felix, around fifty years ago, inspired by a song called Serampa or Golek-Golek. Golek-golek means 'twirling' in a lively atmosphere, danced in pairs, whose moves and floor patterns are to highlight joy and bliss. The golek-golek song is characterized by the lingo of Malay songs, a symbol of Portuguese and Malay cultures assimilation. For the unversed, the Malacca Portuguese is a community existing in Malacca since the early 16th century. Initially they came to trade, but later settled here by marrying the locals.  As a result, the Portuguese Serani was born.  Assimilating the local culture, and being well-received by the locals, their settlement at present is the Portuguese Village of Kampung Ujong Pasir, Banda Hilir, Malacca (Sa'adiah Ma'alip & Rahilah Omar, 2017).<div> </div> ...

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Girumpung Baatan Asal Kampung Ta-ee (GBAT)

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SIGAR TULAK BALA DANCE

The Sigar Tulak Bala dance is one of the significant cultural heritages among the Bidayuh ethnic community in Sarawak. This dance is usually performed after the harvesting season as part of religious and traditional rituals aimed at expelling disease-bearing spirits believed to have visited the village. According to Bidayuh beliefs, the appearance of supernatural beings known as Mindo Ngolah, along with manifestations of spirits, may bring illness, misfortune, and disaster to the community if not addressed through specific rituals.<div> </div><div><div>During the performance of this ritual, the Tua Gawai, who serves as the chief ritual leader and is believed to possess the ability to perceive and communicate with the umot-mindo (spirits), leads the dance accompanied by a group of dancers. Throughout the performance, the dancers imitate the sounds of the umot-mindo as a way of soothing, persuading, and guiding these spirits to return peacefully to their original habitat in the sea, following Mindo Ngolah.</div><div>The ritual involves the use of various ceremonial objects such as young coconuts, mayang bai (palm blossom), candles made from panyut coconut oil, and woven bamboo baskets known as Taya, along with a miniature boat replica called Ajung. These Taya and Ajung are filled with different types of food offerings known as Sadis, intended as sustenance for the spirits. In addition to its role in warding off illnesses that affect humans, the dance is also practiced as a ritual to repel crop diseases and pests that threaten rice cultivation.</div></div><div> </div> ...

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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA KAUM BIDAYUH: ADAT PINGIRIH

The pingirih tradition is a custom practiced within the multicultural society of Sarawak. This tradition embodies the unique values of mutual cooperation and assistance within the daily activities of the Bidayuh community in the state. The pingirih custom is typically observed in activities related to house construction and agricultural work involving the cultivation of paddy, pepper, cocoa, and rubber, which are the main commodities of the Bidayuh community. In other words, the pingirih tradition not only eases tasks but also helps lighten the workload and saves time in completing the work that the host is undertaking. Like the tradition of gotong-royong, pingirih activities are carried out collectively without any payment or wages. PINGIRIH CONCEPT When a family wishes to toban pingirih, meaning to host a pingirih, a notification and request are communicated to community members regarding the date, time, location, and type of work to be carried out. Typically, community members are always prepared in terms of time and resources for this purpose. On the specified date and time, the relevant community members will odi ngiri or come to contribute their skills and energy to complete the tasks and activities outlined by the pingirih organizer.In certain circumstances, some community members who join the pingirih are those who have previously hosted a pingirih. They attend as an act of reciprocating the pingirih, known as odi rapas pingirih. Participation in a pingirih is measured by the number of days a person contributes their labor. In certain cases, community members involved in the pingirih may request specific compensation from the organizer for their participation. Upon request, pingirih participants may be compensated with basic kitchen essentials such as rice, salt, and belacan (shrimp paste). In such situations, the agreement to provide compensation can be particularly helpful to community members facing challenges in securing basic food supplies. Additionally, pingirih participants are typically family members and friends willing to support the organizer. If compensation cannot be provided immediately, the assistance given is regarded and remembered as a sincere act of kindness. A hosted pingirih is not confined to a specific geographical area. It often involves nearly the entire village and sometimes neighboring villages as well. Thus, villagers consistently engage in pingirih-birumiek, or mutual assistance through pingirih. An example is pingirih ngutuom, a pingirih for rice harvesting, carried out in hopes of a bountiful harvest and to strengthen the sense of belonging within the community. Essentially, reciprocating a pingirih (rapas pingirih) does not necessarily occur simultaneously with the activities of odi ngirih. Instead, it depends on the timing and needs of the reciprocation. Therefore, a pingirih organizer may request the assistance of others due to their specialized skills. In other words, a person’s involvement may be required due to their expertise in a particular task.<div> </div> ...

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Kampung Setia, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak Darul...

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LAKSA SARANG

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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT MELAYU: ADAT DAN PERSIAPAN DIRI UNTUK TURUN KE LAUT

In the life of the Malay community, particularly among fishing communities, self-preparation for going to sea is a process that involves crucial spiritual, physical, and social aspects. The sea is not only a source of livelihood but also a place filled with challenges and dangers. Therefore, traditional customs and self-preparation before setting out to sea are highly emphasized to ensure safety, success in earning a living, and personal well-being.<div> </div> ...

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RODAT

Rodat is one of the traditional performance arts of the Malay community, which is closely associated with the state of Terengganu. It combines elements of music, singing, dance, and zikir (Islamic devotional recitation), reflecting the strong influence of Islam on Malay cultural arts. The name "Rodat" is believed to have originated from the Arabic word Hadrat, which means "presence" in a zikir gathering. Additionally, in Arabic vocabulary, the word Rodat also conveys meanings such as commuting, alternating, reuniting, or responding, which indirectly reflects the performance pattern that often involves call-and-response elements between singers and musicians.Historically, there are several versions concerning the origins of rodat in Terengganu. Some accounts state that rodat was introduced by traders from Aceh and the Middle East who conducted trade along the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia around the early 19th century. At the same time, records indicate that traders from Sambas and Pontianak in West Kalimantan also came to Terengganu for the purpose of trading goods such as budu (fermented fish sauce), songket (handwoven brocade), and various utensils. The crew members who docked would gather in groups of around 20 people, singing (rodat) accompanied by a musical instrument known as the rebana tar until late at night. The melodious rhythm of zikir and their harmonious singing, accompanied by the beat of the rebana, captivated the local population and inspired them to learn the performance. From there, rodat began to flourish and became ingrained in the Terengganu community.In Kuala Terengganu, Pasir Panjang Village and Gong Tok Nasek were identified as the initial locations for the dissemination of rodat. As it developed, it spread to other villages such as Surau Panjang, Beladau, Kepong, Paya Resak, and several other areas. Furthermore, in the Kemaman district, rodat is believed to have been introduced by an artist named Tuan Mandok from Beserah, Pahang, around 1936. He passed on his knowledge of the performance to Ayah Leh (Salleh), and subsequently to Ayah Teh (Tuan Haji Abdul Wahab), who then further developed the art form among the local youth.In its early stages, rodat performances were exclusively conducted by men, focusing on the recitation of selawat (praises for the Prophet), zikir, and praises to Allah SWT and the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The performances were usually held privately inside homes and performed on mattresses. However, as the audience grew in number, the performances were moved to larger spaces such as sheds or open stages to accommodate the increasing number of spectators.<div> </div><div> </div> ...

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Kumpulan Penari Limbai Karamaian. Kampung Kelam...

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SAYAU KADAYAN

The Sayau Kedayan, also known as Sayau Moginum, is a popular traditional dance among the Dusun Tatana tribe in the Kuala Penyu. Historically, this dance originated from the Moginum ritual, a ceremony conducted to invite the spirits of ancestors or deceased family members to participate in a celebrated event. However, as early as 1961, during the Kaamatan Festival, the dance transitioned into a public performance, serving as an artistic showcase of the Dusun Tatana culture.<div> </div> ...

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No. 3B Kampong Bukit Perah, 71500 Tanjong Ipoh,...

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RENDANG PUCUK UBI

Rendang Pucuk Ubi (cassava young leaves/shoot) is an important feature of Negeri Sembilan traditional dishes. In general, the main ingredients of rendang dishes in other parts of Malaysia are chicken, beef or duck. But in Negeri Sembilan, the ingredient is the young cassava leaves that accentuates the flavour, making it a very mouthwatering traditional appetizer. Rendang pucuk ubi is customarily eaten with white rice.  It can be stored long if kept in airtight containers in refrigerators.<div> </div> ...

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Kampung Sungai Nibong, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu P...

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TARIAN KUDA KEPANG

The Kuda Kepang dance which is often performed in Jalan Parit Deraman, Bukit Kuching Kuala Selangor and Sekinchan, Sungai Besar, Kuala Selangor, is a performance with skilled dancers and is very popular among the Jawa community of Selangor.   This performance is very popular among the Jawa community in Selangor, with highly skilled dancers. Dancers ride replica horses made of woven bamboo without legs, consisting only of a body, head, and tail. Musical instruments that accompany this dance include gong, bonang, gamelan, rebana, and gendang.<div> </div> ...

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KUIH TEPUNG SERUNAI

Kuih Tepung Serunai originates from the traditional culinary practices of the Malay community in Kelantan. The name of this kuih (traditional dessert) is inspired by its resemblance to a serunai, a traditional Malay musical instrument that is long and cylindrical, commonly used in cultural performances such as Wayang Kulit. The name reflects the close connection between art, culture, and food in Malay traditions. This kuih represents the creativity of the Malay community in creating unique traditional desserts, aligning their shapes with local cultural elements. The name "Tepung Serunai" is derived from the main ingredient, rice flour (tepung beras), which is widely used in Kelantanese traditional cuisine.Features of Kuih Tepung SerunaiShape: The kuih is usually shaped like small rolls or long tubes, resembling the serunai musical instrument.Taste: A balanced flavor of sweetness, richness from coconut and palm sugar, and a fragrant pandan aroma.Texture: It has a soft, chewy, and slightly rich texture.Color: Typically consists of two layers in brown and white.<div> </div> ...

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