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KOMPANG (PULAU PINANG)

The kompang is one of the most basic and popular traditional Malay percussion instruments. It is typically played or struck in groups. This musical instrument is believed to be an assimilation of culture brought into the Malay world by the Arabs and Persians in the 15th century during the Melaka Sultanate. The kompang or percussion is played to accompany the gambus. Uniquely, this instrument reflects the culture of the Muslim community, as it is widely known from the Middle East to the entire Malay archipelago.<div> </div><div>Originally, Arab and Persian traders who waited for the monsoon winds settled in Melaka and played musical instruments such as the rebana and other percussion instruments to pass the time and engage in religious songs, praising the greatness of God. Later, as the Malay community assimilated with the Arab and Persian cultures, the kompang (which resembles the rebana) was created. Local craftsmen, skilled in making kompang, used animal hides to ensure that the surface was hard when struck. The drumhead (the front of the kompang) is made from goat skin, which is attached to the body of the drum (the frame) with a rattan cord, securing the skin and the wooden frame, and nails are used to ensure tightness. This method also ensures that the sound of the kompang is louder when the surface is tight. Unlike today, the sound of most kompang is no longer as strong because plastic has replaced animal skin. Additionally, the sound is different, as plastic and animal skins naturally produce different tones.</div><div> </div><div> </div> ...

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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT MAH MERI KEMATIAN: MENGURUS MAYAT

The Mah Meri community is one of the Orang Asli groups that inhabit coastal areas in Selangor, Malaysia. They are known for their rich culture, woodcarving art, and unique customs, including in funeral and death ceremonies. The customs and rituals related to death in the Mah Meri community reflect their belief in the spiritual world and respect for the spirits of their ancestors.The Mah Meri community believes that death is not the end but the transition of the soul to another realm. The spirit of the deceased needs to be carefully managed to ensure that it gets a good place in the spirit world. They also believe that failure to perform the death ceremony correctly can cause the spirit of the deceased to disturb the living family members.<div> </div> ...

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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT CINA. SELEPAS KELAHIRAN-KENDURI, MENCUKUR RAMBUT & MEMBERI NAMA

In Chinese society, marriage is considered an important starting point in a person's life. It is one of the main aspects in strengthening and maintaining the family institution. This clearly shows that lineage can be passed down from one generation to the next. The word for marriage in Chinese is 婚姻 (pinyin: hūn yīn). Originally, traditional Chinese marriages were often arranged by families interested in combining relationships. In Confucian thought, marriage is considered a very important matter because it involves the union of two families and has an impact on society. According to Chinese cultural tradition, marriage between two individuals with the same surname is considered incest. From the point of view of Confucian families, marriage connects families with different surnames and ensures the continuity of the paternal clan. Therefore, the benefits and drawbacks of a marriage affect the entire family, not just the couple involved. From a social perspective, husband and wife are seen as the basic unit of Chinese society. The structure of customs before marriage in Chinese society are: Surveying CustomProposing CustomEngagement Custom<div> </div> ...

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DONDANG SAYANG

<img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcTt_-HK1v3ETF3Dsa9AK9w9IgB-Ts6BpzwCjBHmxMSCnEY2d3eKNMw_SyHRl1HvefnYEN3ul6oV4wKBTFWS2Deb91HncpCdGxXiui89RIAV0nVXGdca6mldhQIIo3OM8Ifx6NRQN8FrzGG1o9PZvs?key=_cjn96fqh7otXPVc7PS8Qw" width="539" height="358.2634758581932" style="margin-left:0px;margin-top:-26.131737929096612px;">Photo 1: Dondang Sayang PerformanceSource: Department of National HeritageDondang Sayang is a cherished traditional Malay performing art that continues to thrive among the Malay, Baba Nyonya, Chetti, and Portuguese communities of Melaka. The term “dondang” denotes the act of entertaining, while “sayang” connotes love or affection—thus, Dondang Sayang may be loosely translated as “songs of love.” This unique art form interweaves melodious antiphonal singing with poetic quatrains known as pantun, typically performed in a call-and-response format between a male and female vocalist.Historically, Dondang Sayang is believed to have its roots in the royal court traditions of the Melaka Sultanate during the 15th century. It was originally a form of praise and poetic homage, performed to honour the grandeur of the sultan and to welcome visiting foreign dignitaries. After the fall of the sultanate, the tradition was preserved by aristocrats and cultural enthusiasts who upheld its artistic and poetic spirit. Over time, it evolved into a community-based folk tradition, becoming a staple form of entertainment at weddings, social gatherings, and public festivals.A popular folktale surrounding the rise of Dondang Sayang tells of a figure named Wan Benai, who is said to have serenaded Sang Nila Utama with poetic verses of love and longing in the Dondang Sayang style during a picnic at Tanjung Bemban. The performance, accompanied by nobles and their wives, attracted the attention of nearby villagers, who began to join in by echoing the rhythm and singing in response. This communal participation is said to have played a pivotal role in popularising the art form among the masses.Beyond entertainment, Dondang Sayang also functions as a form of lyrical balladry, expressing themes of affection, yearning, social commentary, or humour. The core of the performance lies in the singers’ wit, poetic agility, and improvisational skill, as they craft and respond to pantun in real time. This makes Dondang Sayang not only an aesthetic performance but also an intellectually stimulating oral tradition.Today, Dondang Sayang is recognised as an important element of Malaysia’s intangible cultural heritage. It is regularly featured at weddings, cultural festivals, tourism events, and formal gatherings. Various cultural institutions and heritage bodies continue to organise training programmes and competitions to ensure its transmission to younger generations. In recognition of its cultural significance, UNESCO inscribed Dondang Sayang onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 29 November 2018. In Malaysia, the Department of National Heritage identifies four main regional styles: Dondang Sayang Melaka, Dondang Sayang Baba Peranakan, Dondang Sayang Tanjung Penyengat, and Dondang Sayang Pulau Pinang.<div> </div> ...

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Dhol Alliance Entertaiment LOT 1.11, LEVEL 1, ...

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PERGENDANGAN DHOL

Dhol, a traditional drumming music, is an important part of the Punjabis or Sikh culture in Malaysia. This traditional percussion artistry originated in Punjab of Pakistan, and Northern India: Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi.  In Sikh religious practices, the dhol guides the mind of devotees seeking spiritual peace.  In the arts, it is background music of the bhangra or giddha dances, weddings and new year celebrations.  As times change, dhol drumming is now widely staged in Punjabi ceremonial occasions. Initially, dhol drumming and bhangra dance were widely observed to celebrate harvesting season and Vaisakhi in April and May.  But after the formation of Punjab in 1947, it was turned into a stage performance. Bhangra dancers follow the dhol beating and rhythm to dance.  This tradition is now hugely appreciated and performed at every major festival in Northern India. Its songs are simple verses on harvest festivals, love, patriotism and family written in Punjabi, the boliyah,  Dhol drumming produces a lively and energic tune that almost immediately induces one to dance. A slightly smaller version of dhol, the dholki, is another option for the dance.      ...

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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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Kampung Banjar, Ayer Tawar, 32400 Perak

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LAGU BERPUKONG (MENIDURKAN BAYI)

Berpukong or Berpokong, is a traditional Malay Banjar custom used to lull babies to sleep. This practice is deeply rooted in cultural and religious values. During Berpukong, the baby is placed in a seated position and securely wrapped in cloth up to the neck while both legs are allowed to dangle freely outside the cradle. As the cradle is gently swung, mothers sing the Lagu Berpukong in the Banjar dialect, interspersing the melody with recitations of blessings (Selawat) upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Lagu Berpukong is a form of oral tradition passed down through generations of the Malay Banjar community. This song is not written in text but preserved through oral transmission, making it a vital element of cultural heritage. Its lyrics reflect the past's lifestyle and serve as a medium to convey praises, aspirations, and prayers. Through this tradition, mothers pray for their children to grow into devout individuals, dutiful to their parents, and beneficial to their community and nation.<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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Sekolah Kebangsaan Tasik Cini Pekan (JHEOA) 2...

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TARIAN KELUNDANG

Kelundang means wood. The main item of Tarian Sewang Kelundang is the kelundang wood, hence the name.  Initially, this dance was a tribe’s medicinal ritual and there were no dancers.  But over time, the dance was introduced to the ritual as more people liked to watch the healing ceremony. This healing is not only practiced by Jakun people but also Semai and Temiar. The Jakuns will use the kelundang wood, but the Semai and Temiar use bamboo.  However, the songs are sung in one’s respective dialect.  Kelundang ritual knowledge is obtained through acquiring and inheritance. Renown shamans inherited the knowledge of this shamanism or passed down their previous generations.  While healing, the panjang wood is tapped by all dancers for the sounds and rhythms. Two sticks are held by each dancer, using it to tap the wood. The healing takes quite a long time, which sometimes lasts all night. The wood for healing must be of batang peruan.  There are five male and female dancers, and a shaman, standing alternately.  They wear headgears of palas (Licuala sp.) leaves, woven neatly like a centipede.  The lyrics of the song are subject to the length of healing.    As times change, tarian                  kelundang is now commercialized, functioning as performance arts to welcome visitors to Jakun Orang Asli settlement, Gumum, Tasik Chini, Pahang.  The stem of a kelundang tree, cut into two feet, is hung on a handle like a gong leg. Knocking the trunk will produce music-like rhythmic thumps as a background of the dance.   Fifteen dancers, musicians and singers do their moves following the basic steps of the sewang dance since both dances are akin to each other.  The dance floor pattern is simple, circular and elongated. When dancing, the singers will sing poems in Jakun accent, celebrating their visitors and the beauty of Tasik Chini. Title of Song - Welcome  This is not just of any bee The bees nesting in the tualang This is not any kind of welcome Welcoming you the revered lords  The stick is not just of any stick It branches far into the forest We do come from afar For ye dancing the kelundang  The lake is not just of any Chini is a given nameIt is not just of any lake There lives a mystique dragon  How high is the Mount Tahan? They row to Kuala Bera Let's observe it through and through Politeness is the value The Temakang Hill the Gelugor Hill Seen from Tasik Chini We welcome the good youWhen shall we meet again?  The bees are not just any bee  They nest in the bamboo trees The reverence is not of any kind We do so with two hands.<div> </div> ...

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TARIAN SUMIRID MEDTEMU

Sumirid Medtemu is a traditional dance of the Dusun Liwan tribe, native to Sabah's Ranau and Kundasang regions. This dance has a unique history deeply rooted in the agrarian lifestyle of the Dusun Liwan people, particularly their rice cultivation practices. The dance movements are primarily inspired by a traditional activity called Mongogik, which manually separates rice grains from their stalks by stomping bare feet. Before the advent of rice threshing machines, Mongogik was an essential manual process for preparing harvested rice. Over time, this vital agricultural practice evolved into the symbolic movements that now characterise the Sumirid Medtemu dance. Historically, this dance was officially performed for the first time in 1984 during a special ceremony dedicated to visiting the Kinodou, a sacred hut used for storing skulls. The Kinodou holds deep spiritual significance, symbolising reverence for the ancestors. The dance was performed as an expression of gratitude for a bountiful rice harvest and a celebration of the community's enduring connection with nature and their forebears. ...

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INANG INANG

Inang-inang is a traditional food originating from Malay culture and is quite popular in several regions of Malaysia. It is usually made from compressed rice that is baked or fried and is often enjoyed as a light snack. The name "inang-inang" is often associated with the tradition of communities that consider rice as a staple food. Inang-inang is believed to have originated from rural communities seeking ways to avoid wasting leftover rice. Thus, the leftover rice is processed into a snack that can be stored for a longer time. In traditional Malay culture, this snack is often served as a light refreshment or as part of wedding gifts and communal feasts (kenduri). Inang-inang is also known by other names in neighboring countries like Indonesia, which have similar traditions of creating food from rice. Inang-inang originates from the culture of Malay communities living along the coast and in rural areas. In Melaka, this snack is known as a way to prevent the wastage of leftover rice. Since this tradition has existed for a long time, inang-inang has become a symbol of rural cuisine often associated with communal feasts and traditional events in Melaka. Inang-inang in Melaka is typically recognized in the form of compressed rice that is sun-dried before being cooked. However, variations in preparation methods and additional ingredients give each family their own unique way of making inang-inang. Special Features of Inang-Inang MelakaUtilizes Leftover RiceInang-inang is a smart way to avoid wasting leftover rice. It adds value to food that is already available.Traditional SnackInang-inang is an easy-to-prepare snack that can be enjoyed at any time. It is also a popular choice as a side dish at certain events.Savory or Sweet FlavorInang-inang can be prepared in two versions: the savory version with a pinch of salt, or the sweet version with palm sugar or gula melaka coating the rice pieces.Rustic Village FoodAs a heritage food from rural areas, inang-inang reflects the traditional culinary culture of the Malay community, full of local wisdom.<div> </div> ...

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DODOL

Dodol is believed to have originated from Indonesia, particularly from the regions of Java and Sunda. Initially, it was a highly popular treat among communities in Southeast Asia, including countries like Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, and Singapore. Dodol is a type of confection made through hours of cooking, using ingredients commonly found in tropical areas, such as coconut milk and palm sugar. This delicacy symbolizes prosperity and abundance due to its lengthy preparation process and the considerable effort required. For this reason, dodol is often a special dish served during grand occasions and important celebrations in local communities. Dodol became known in Malaysia through cultural and trade exchanges between Malaysia and Indonesia, particularly via the Strait of Malacca, which served as a major trade route in ancient times. Traders brought not only goods but also culinary traditions, including dodol. Dodol continued to develop among the Malay community in Malaysia, especially in states like Pahang, Selangor, Johor, and Perak. It has become a highly popular traditional treat and is often prepared during Hari Raya celebrations, weddings, and communal feasts (kenduri).<div> </div><div><div>Variations of Dodol </div><div>Although the basic ingredients and preparation methods of Dodol are not much different from dodol in other states, there are some variations and modifications that give Dodol its unique characteristics, such as:</div><div>1. Durian Dodol: Some Dodol recipes incorporate durian flesh, giving it a more aromatic and lingering flavor. This makes durian dodol especially popular among durian enthusiasts.</div><div>2. Peanut Dodol: In some variations, peanuts or mung beans are added to the dodol, providing a more interesting texture and a distinct flavor.</div><div>3. Pineapple Dodol: Some dodol producers also make pineapple dodol, which combines the sweetness and slight tartness of fresh pineapple with the richness and softness of dodol.</div></div><div> </div> ...

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