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AIR JANDO PULANG
<p>Air Jando Pulang is a special drink that is synonymous with the Waghih community in Negeri Sembilan. This drink consists of a mixture of young coconut water added with fine young coconut filling and enau sugar, giving a unique sweetness and freshness. Air Jando Pulang is the choice of many, especially during the month of Ramadan, and can be found sold in various locations around Negeri Sembilan, which is renowned for the Adat Perpatih tradition.</p><p>Although the name carries elements of the word "jando" (widow), this drink is not actually related to any individual with widow status. The name Air Jando Pulang comes from the symbolism of its preparation process. The coconut is picked, and the top is peeled while the bottom is levelled. Then, the coconut water and fillings are taken out and then put back into the coconut. This process is analogous to the concept of "jando pulang," which is something that returns, similar to a coconut that is processed and filled again. That is the origin of the name Air Jando Pulang, which has now become an iconic drink for the people of Negeri Sembilan.</p><div><br></div> ...
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DIKIR REBANA
<p>Dikir Rebana is a traditional music from Negeri Sembilan that is very famous, especially in the Rembau district. Dikir Rebana performances involve group singing accompanied by a drum instrument called rebana, which is played with a layered rhythm. The origin of this dikir lyrics is from the Arabic language, which contains praise to the Prophet and Messenger. Now, the lyrics has been translated into Malay languange. Dikir Rebana is usually played in traditional ceremonies and weddings to welcome the bride and groom. The origins of Dikir Rebana as Negeri Sembilan's traditional music began in Rembau and is often used in wedding receptions. There are three types of rhythm in Dikir Rebana performance, namely Arak Siang, Arak Malam, and Dikir Rampai (also called Dikir Duduk). Arak Siang and Arak Malam are almost similar; they only differ in lyrics.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TABOT
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-06a2b57d-7fff-17ed-c6c4-fddb14785934"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The Dusun Tobilung tribe is one of the tribes in the districts of Kota Belud, Kota Marudu and Kudat. </span><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Tabot </span><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">is one of the traditional costumes of the women of this tribe apart from </span><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Sinurangga.</span></span></p> ...
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BERENDOI (PULAU PINANG)
<p>Berendoi is a traditional celebration or custom among the Malay community to welcome the birth of a baby. In other words, berendoi is a ceremony for shaving the baby's hair or topknot, usually when the baby is at least seven days old. Berendoi is also known as the activity of rocking the cradle (adat naik buai), which is done after the baby is carried around a group of marhaban, family, and guests to have its hair shaved. During the berendoi, the marhaban group will recite maulid or maulud, which are religious songs. In Penang, this celebration is also known as Maulud Jawi.</p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div>Typically, the berendoi group consists of women from the marhaban and qasidah groups, who will chant praises of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through religious songs. The lyrics of the berendoi songs also offer advice to the mother and child to live with pure practices and to follow the religious law throughout their lives. The group of singers consists of at least four women or men. In Seberang Perai Utara, Penang, the Naim Hawa group is famous for performing berendoi songs, as well as other religious songs such as Marhaban and Berzanji.</div><div><br></div><div>"Ayuhai anak di dalam buaian,</div><div>Pejamkan mata jangan tangiskan,</div><div>Lagu Berendoi kami dendangkan,</div><div>Di dalam majlis tanda kesyukuran."</div><div><br></div><div>In the berendoi ceremony, in addition to the hair shaving ritual, tahnik (the act of rubbing a date on the baby's palate) or the opening of the mouth is performed by the father or a religious figure (ustaz) specially invited to the event. This means that in addition to the celebration, the sunnah (tradition) followed from the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is also practiced, as a sign of gratitude for the blessing of a child.</div><div><br></div><div>The berendoi ceremony is popular among the northern communities. Besides Penang, Kedah and Perlis also observe similar traditions. Some ancient beliefs suggest that the berendoi ceremony is a vow made by parents for having a child. It is also said that the berendoi is a ceremony to fulfill a vow made after having a son or daughter, as wished. However, at its core, berendoi is closely tied to Islamic teachings, as it conveys messages of guidance, advice, and praises for God.</div></div><div><br></div> ...
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SAYAU KADAYAN
<p>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.</p><div><br></div> ...
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ALAT MUZIK KULINTANGAN
<p>Kulintangan is a traditional musical instrument deeply rooted in the culture of ethnic communities in the state of Sabah because this musical instrument is inherited by almost every ethnic group. It consists of small gongs arranged horizontally on a wooden frame and is usually played in groups. Kulintangan usually has 8 to 9 small gongs arranged in a row, and when played, it produces different sounds from each other using two small wooden beaters.</p><p><br></p><p>There are some differences in terms of the number of kulintangan in some districts. For example, in the Telupid and Beluran districts, the Dusun Labuk tribe usually uses 9 kulintangan, while ethnic groups from other districts usually only use 6 to 7 kulintangan. Besides that, the kulintangan played also has differences in terms of traditional musical accompaniment between districts. For example, on the West Coast side, they usually only use kulintangan without any traditional musical accompaniment. In contrast, on the East Coast, such as Telupid and Beluran, the kulintangan musical instrument will be accompanied by the striking 3 types of gongs of different sizes. Similarly, with the Bajau and Suluk ethnic communities around the Semporna, Tawau and Lahad Datu districts, the Kulintangan is usually accompanied by the traditional musical instruments Gong Ibu and Gong Anak, as well as Tambul (drum).</p> ...
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BANGSAWAN ‘TERUNG PIPIT’
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Characters </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><div><br></div> ...
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CEREMONY HAIR-CUTTING
<p>Adat Potong Jambul is a Malay tradition in Johor that signifies a significant milestone in a baby's life. This ceremony is typically held on the 40th day after birth, coinciding with the end of the mother's confinement period, or on the seventh day, depending on local customs.</p><p>During the event, relatives and neighbours gather to recite doa selamat and perform collective berzanji. After the recitations, the baby is brought into the main hall to undergo the ceremonial hair-cutting, known as potong jambul.</p><p>This tradition embodies cultural and spiritual practices, reflecting values of familial bonding, community ties, and blessings for the newborn's future.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN ADAI-ADAI
<p>Adai-Adai dance is one of the traditional cultural arts of the Brunei community in Sabah, Malaysia. It evolved from an oral tradition in the form of a pantun. It was sung collectively by the Brunei community living on the coast, especially in the districts of Menumbok, Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, and Beaufort. In ancient times, the Adai-Adai song was sung spontaneously by fishermen when they caught fish in the sea as a way to relieve fatigue when 'Berkarang' (work) and boost their spirits. Over time, this song developed into a form of dance based on the story of how a fisherman goes to the sea to catch fish and also tells about how wives welcome their husbands back on the shore after returning from the sea. In today's context, the adai-adai dance has become a form of cultural performance performed in various cultural events and wedding ceremonies, as well as becoming a symbol of Brunei's ethnic pride.</p> ...
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SINURANGGA
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-20779b06-7fff-a53d-d3bd-28505fbf4aae"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The Dusun Tobilung tribe is one of the tribes in the districts of Kota Belud, Kota Marudu and Kudat. Their women’s traditional costume is </span><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Sinurangga </span><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">and </span><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Tabot.</span></span></p> ...
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GENDANG DAN KOMPANG
<p>The gendang (drum) and kompang are two traditional musical instruments with a long history in the Malay community of Kedah, reflecting a rich and unique cultural heritage. The gendang is recognized as a primary percussion instrument often played during various events such as weddings, traditional ceremonies, and religious gatherings. According to research by Mohd Ghouse Nasuruddin (2014), the gendang is believed to have been introduced to the Malay Peninsula through Hindu-Buddhist influences before evolving with Islamic elements brought by Arab and Indian traders. The shape and playing style of the gendang are often closely linked to royal customs in Kedah, where it serves as a symbol of respect during grand occasions.</p><p><br></p><p>The kompang, on the other hand, is more synonymous with Islamic traditions and plays a significant role in accompanying selawat (praises) and devotional songs during religious events. It is believed to have originated from the Arab world and was introduced to the region by Islamic traders and missionaries in the 13th century. The kompang serves not only as a musical instrument but also as a medium for religious propagation (dakwah) and community unity, as highlighted in research by Siti Hawa Haji Salleh (2002). In Kedah, the tradition of playing the kompang has become part of the cultural identity, with its rhythms often adapted to reflect local values.</p> ...
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