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ALAT MUZIK GABBANG
<p>Gabbang is a traditional musical instrument that is part of the heritage of the Suluk and Bajau ethnic communities in Sabah, which mostly live in the Semporna, Lahad Datu, and Sandakan districts. This musical instrument belongs to the Xylophone category and is made of bamboo equipped with a trapezoidal resonator box called 'Papagan' as a sound box to produce melodious resonance. Gabbang has 14 to 20 bamboo blades cut and arranged according to lengths that are not parallel because each one produces a certain tone. Then, the bamboo is arranged on the resonator box with a seven-tone scale (heptatonic) in almost equal intervals. Its size is approximately 20 centimeters long, 51 centimeters wide and 37 centimeters high. The Gabbang percussion instrument is known as 'Palu'an', made of wood and covered with rubber on the part that strikes the bamboo.</p> ...
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KUIH BUNGA PUDAK
<p>Kuih Bunga Pudak is a traditional Malay delicacy popular in Jitra, Kedah, and a specialty of the region. This dessert is named after the color of the Pudak flower. Kuih Bunga Pudak is one of the most well-known traditional desserts in Kedah, celebrated not only for its delicious taste but also for its unique shape and preparation method.</p> ...
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UPACARA ADAT ‘SOGIT’ KAUM DUSUN
<p>Sogit is a law which requires compensations when a person is guilty of committing an offence in the culture of the Sabah Dusun. It is the Dusun traditional rules to preserve culture, discipline and harmony of the community, adhered to since the olden days.</p><p><br></p><p>The compensations are often in the form of livestock, such as pigs, buffalos, cows, goats or chicken. For instance, if a man harasses a woman, the penalty is to give some stipulated number of livestok.</p><p><br></p><p>Judging Process</p><p><br></p><p>If a woman is assaulted and impregnated by a man before marrying her, the latter needs to bring his family to meet with the head of the village. But if the man refuses to marry, he has to pay for the damage according to the wishes of the woman’s family.</p><p><br></p><p>On the other hand, if the woman wishes to marry the man, he must abide by the woman’s decision. The sogit is over one thousand Malaysian Ringgit (RM1,000), along with a list of traditional items that have been requested. If they decide not marrying, the wedding items must also be prepared by both sides.</p><p><br></p><p>Aim</p><p><br></p><p>Sogit is practised to judge and penalise the wrongdoers who commit unacceptable acts by the villagers. It is also to remind others to respect the laws and customs of the people. Some of the offences are:</p><p>-<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Stealing crops or livestock</p><p>-<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Damaging crops</p><p>-<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Killing livestock</p><p>-<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Proven guilty of rape</p><p>-<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hassling and kidnapping girls</p><div><br></div> ...
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KUIH TEPUNG SERUNAI
<p>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.</p><p>Features of Kuih Tepung Serunai</p><p>Shape: The kuih is usually shaped like small rolls or long tubes, resembling the serunai musical instrument.</p><p>Taste: A balanced flavor of sweetness, richness from coconut and palm sugar, and a fragrant pandan aroma.</p><p>Texture: It has a soft, chewy, and slightly rich texture.</p><p>Color: Typically consists of two layers in brown and white.</p><div><br></div> ...
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