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Lot 1373 Kampung Petani Sering, 16150 Kota Bhar...

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PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL WAU

Wau is a kite. Wau flying is a traditional outdoor game, a display of strength and grace in the air, enjoyed by those living in breezy areas of Kelantan.  It is also played by those in other states like Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Terengganu.   Oral history says that wau was created by Sang Jaya, also known by his other titles: Dewa Muda, Dewa Hindu and Masai Kelana Seri Panji, between 711 and 839 AD, as a state’s regalia.  It was also a symbol of a nation’s sovereignty and her power to occupy other nations.   Kite fliers have their own favourite kites, for instance, Wau Bulan in Kelantan, Wau Burung in Terengganu and Wau Jalabudi in Kedah.   Wau making is unique compared to other games as it requires drawing and colouring skills to produce an exquisite one. The splendor of Kelantan wau is exceptional.  Thus the wau flying and production need to be preserved as a state identity.<div> </div> ...

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Sabah Association of Bangsa Sungai, Lot 6 ,Bloc...

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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA KAUM ORANG SUNGAI BULUDUPI DI KINABATANGAN: ADAT PERKAHWINAN

The Orang Sungai is one of the indigenous ethnic groups residing in Sabah, Malaysia. This ethnic group is primarily found in Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Beluran, Tongod, Pitas, Membakut, Sugut, and Paitan districts. The Orang Sungai is ethnographically categorised within the Kadazan-Dusun cluster due to shared customs and linguistic similarities. There are approximately 30 sub-ethnic groups within the Orang Sungai community, including Buludupi, Idahan, Milian, Liwago, Begahak, Bengkoka, Dewara, Dumpas, Inokang, Kuamut, Lingkabau, Mangkaak, Paitan, and others. Each of these sub-ethnic groups possesses unique identities and cultural heritage, reflecting the ethnic diversity of Sabah. This ethnic group possesses a rich cultural heritage, much like other indigenous communities in Sabah. However, among the Orang Sungai community that practices Islam, certain customs that conflict with religious teachings have been adjusted or discontinued to align with the process of Malay cultural assimilation. This process involves the adaptation of practices such as marriage, circumcision, and Aqiqah, among others. Consequently, it is unsurprising that the customs of the Orang Sungai now closely resemble those of the Malay community in Peninsular Malaysia. Furthermore, mixed marriages have significantly influenced the blending and evolution of their cultural elements. Nonetheless, several customs have been preserved as cultural heritage and serve as a guide for future generations, particularly in the context of wedding traditions.<div> </div> ...

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

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SAMBAL HITAM BELIMBING BULUH

Sambal Hitam Belimbing Buluh is traditional black paste which has been eaten for generations particularly in Jerantut, Kuala Lipis and Raub districts of Pahang.  Sambal is paste and hitam is black.  While belimbing buluh is a kind of very sour starfruit, its main ingredient, along with anchovies.   Sambal hitam belimbing buluh has a distinctive taste due to the starfruit (averrhoa bilimbi), its main ingredients. Also known as sour starfruit, this Malaysian native fruit, is small, cylindrical or almost oblong, looking like a very small cucumber.  It is light green when young and slightly yellowish when ripe. We can find the fruits sprouting abundantly on the stem of its tree.  Generally, the belimbing buluh is not eaten on its own as it is extremely sour.  Hence it is only suitable for cooking, especially to make dip, thick sauce or paste.  It also can be processed into other products. Sambal hitam belimbing buluh is popular due to its unique cooking.  The young and green starfruits, mixed with only coarse salt, are boiled for a day for it to turn black.  Hence the name hitam (black).  In ancient times, it was considered a complex dish as it was time consuming and required precision to cook so that it could be kept long.    Then, the fruits were boiled in an oil can on firewood.  Very flavoring and healthy eating, sambal hitam belimbing buluh is appetizing when eaten with white rice, raw fresh young leaves or salads, glutinous rice, pancakes and the like.  As such, this full of flavour cuisine has made Pahang a place of interest to visit.  <div> </div> ...

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Kg. Baru, Kuala Benut, Pontian, Johor

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DANGKUNG DANCE

Joget Dangkung is a type of dance that earns its name from the combination of two sounds: "dang" from the beats of the drum and "kung" from the beats of the gong. The drum and gong are the main instruments of the dance. This dance is a fusion of Kuala Orang Asli and Malays dances, danced along a tune of drums, violin, gong, and singing.  Three musicians, a singer, and four to eight are to dance, depicting the Orang Laut or Kuala Orang Asli (Proto-Malay) sea-fishing way of life.<div> </div> ...

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Kumpulan Ghazal Party Kepala Batas, No. 6087, P...

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GHAZAL PARTY

Ghazal Parti is a traditional Malay musical performance that blends singing, instrumental music, dance, and comedy into one lively and entertaining show. According to Kamus Dewan, the term ghazal refers to music played using instruments such as the Gambus (a traditional lute). At the same time, part denotes the celebratory and festive atmosphere that accompanies the performance. The roots of Ghazal Parti are believed to be traced back to the Middle East, particularly to the rich musical and poetic traditions of Arab culture. This art form is said to have arrived in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia around the 1950s, introduced by the renowned religious scholar Haji Abdullah Fahim, grandfather of former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Having lived for many years in Mecca, he returned with elements of ghazal art, adapting it as a tool for community education and spiritual entertainment. In its early days, Ghazal Parti was typically performed at religious gatherings or post-meeting sessions among Islamic scholars. The songs carried advisory messages, moral values, and religious teachings. The melodies, heavily influenced by desert rhythms and sung largely in Arabic, also conveyed patriotic sentiments and themes of communal unity. Some popular Arabic songs featured in Ghazal Parti include Alabaladi, Anawintal Wahdina, Ahbabinna, Wai Ya, Ya Gamil, Istak Na Ya Albi, and Ma’ai En Telu. Though deeply rooted in traditional melodies, Ghazal Parti has since evolved and can now incorporate modern and contemporary songs, making it more accessible to wider audiences. The dance component of Ghazal Parti has also undergone a notable transformation in terms of gender roles. Originally, dances were performed by male dancers, including those with soft or feminine traits. However, over time, these roles have been fully taken over by female performers. Traditional attire such as the Baju Kurung, Kain Batik, and Headscarves are still worn today, preserving the cultural heritage of the performance. One of the most distinctive aspects of a Ghazal Parti performance is the inclusion of comedic interludes. These moments provide light-hearted entertainment for the audience while allowing musicians and singers brief periods of rest. The humour is usually spontaneous, witty, and sometimes subtly infused with social commentary, making the performance not only enjoyable but also thought-provoking.<div> </div><div> </div> ...

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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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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT INDIA: KEMATIAN: UPACARA MENANGGALKAN THAALI

Indian society believes in the concept of rebirth, where death is likened to sleep, and the soul will "wake up" afterwards. Indian scholars also explain that death is the separation between spirit and body. The body will be destroyed while the spirit returns to the realm of Barzakh. Dead bodies in Indian society are usually cremated or buried.<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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J7478 Jalan Seri Sempang 1 Taman Seri Se...

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TARIAN NAZAM

Nazam is a Malay poetry adapted from Arabic verse composition. It emerged in Malaya around the 12th century as Islam began to reach the shores of the Malay Peninsula (Abdul Latif, 2013). By the 15th century it was introduced in Malacca and by the 20th century, broadly won the hearts of her locals.  Nazam is an Arabic word carries the notion of ‘poetic composition’. According to At-tullab Arabic-Malay Dictionary (1994), nazam means ‘to plan, compose, organize and arrange’. Thus it can be said that nazam means poetry and bernazam carries the meaning of singing.  Nazam songs are divided into two versions, the Serkam and Tanjung. The songs were beginning to be sung in Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan. The nazam performed in Malacca is called Nazam Asli which is based on Islamic teachings.  While another, the Creative Nazam, is concerning current events or stories, sung with a drumming background, which is importantly not prohibited by Islamic teachings or Malay culture (Abdul Latif, 2013).  Lastly, nazam is performed by men and women. The Lyirik of Nazam Pillars of Islam Nazam Allah Allah Azzawajal our Lord We ask for forgiveness of our sins Protect our journey I surrender to You, Ya Allah Islam’s core is the five pillarsThe shahada is the first core of faith The second, prayer is the pillar of religion The third, fasting in the main month of Ramadan (Repeat)  The fourth, extending the zakat when it’s dueThus one should not be neglecting  The fifth, performing the hajj at the House of GodIf one is able, it is obligatory.<div> </div> ...

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Kumpulan Tarian India Kalaikaali Nadana Alaya ...

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TARIAN BHARATANATYAM (PULAU PINANG)

Tarian Bharatanatyam is a distinguished Tamil traditional dance that originates in Tamil Nadu, India. Meanwhile, the term ‘bharatanatyam’ is a combination of four syllables: ‘bha’ (bhava for expression), ‘ra’ (raga, music), ‘ta’ (tala, rhythm) and ‘natyam’ (dramatic dance art), created by an Indian dance teacher, E. Krishna Iyer, in the mid-1930s.  And it was improved by another dance teacher, Rukminidevi Arundale. Their dance techniques adhere to those mentioned in the text of Natyashastra, the official manual of traditional arts (drama, dance and music) in India, written by Bharata Muni about 2500 years ago.  Historically, bharatanatyam was danced only by temples girls, the devadasi. These girls’ vow was to abstain from marriage for the rest of their lives, and they danced the bharatanatyam in the temple to show their devotion to God.<div> </div> ...

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PAKAIAN TRADISIONAL LELAKI DAN WANITA ETNIK KAYAN

The specialty of the Kayan in Sarawak lies in their tattooed long earlobes.  The longer the earlobes, the more beautiful a Kayan lady is. To achieve these long earlobes, she wears weighted earrings made out of tin, known as sabau and lungin.  While the men pierce the top and bottoms of their ears, and wear bear teeth woven with beads known as udeng. <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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