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BONGAI
<p>The origin of the word "Bongai" has several interesting interpretations. Basically, the name Bongai is said to be derived from the combination of two words, namely "bong" and "aye." In this context, "bong" means someone respected, while "aye" means "me." Although various views exist about the origin of this word, the most important thing is the uniqueness of Bongai performance art itself. Bongai has been accepted as the identity of the folk song in Negeri Sembilan because of its beauty and uniqueness. Different from other folk songs, Bongai performance is usually performed in special places to highlight its uniqueness so that it can be seen more attractively.</p><p><br></p><p>Bongai is an art form that is well known among the community in Negeri Sembilan and is considered a traditional song. It is equivalent to "Dondang Sayang" in Malacca and "Ghazal" in Johor. In short, "berbongai" refers to the activity of reciprocating poems that are sung in the form of songs by the actors. Bongai is a type of traditional Negeri Sembilan folk song that can be sung solo, duet, or in group. However, in a performance, only one individual can sing or tease while his partner or opponent is singing.</p><div><br></div> ...
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PENCUCI MULUT KEBEBE
<p> Kebebe, a traditional delicacy of Perak, is believed to have existed hundreds of years in Lenggong and Gerik, offering a glimpse into Perak rich culinary heritage. A distinctive taste, kebebe is full of flavor, having come from a mixture of seven meshed fresh fruits. In those days, it was eaten when one felt warm, or in Perak accent, 'dedor'. The practice was that if someone suspected he had fever, he may eat kebebe for relief. Hence, kebebe is at times seen as traditional medicine. </p><p><br></p><p>It's a mixed taste of sour, spicy and bitter from the various fruits and vegetables: cermai (Phyllanthus acidus), belimbing buluh, jantung pisang, pineapple, guava, jackfruit bud and buah kelempung, pounded and mixed in a wooden mortar and pestle.</p><div><br></div> ...
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LAGU RAKYAT
<p>Folk songs are a form of traditional music that originate from the community and evolve based on their daily needs and lifestyles. They represent an important cultural heritage in the lives of the Malay people, particularly in Malaysia. Folk songs encompass various forms and genres such as pantun (quatrains), syair (poems), ballads, and traditional songs that are closely tied to daily activities, customs, and beliefs of the Malay community.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Influence of the Environment</p><p>Folk songs are often influenced by the environment, community life, and traditional occupations. For example, many folk songs are associated with agriculture, fishing, weddings, and village life.</p><p>2. Colonial and Foreign Cultural Influence</p><p>Throughout history, Malay folk songs have also been influenced by Arab, Indian, and European cultures. For instance, the pantun songs often found in traditional Malay theater forms such as Mak Yong or Wayang Kulit reflect such influences.</p><p>3. Oral Transmission</p><p>Folk songs are typically passed down orally from one generation to the next. This method of transmission has made it easy for these songs to spread and develop among the community without the need for printed media or audio recordings.</p><p><br></p><p>CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLK SONGS</p><p>Lyrics: The lyrics of folk songs are easy to remember and are often poetic and symbolic. They frequently convey moral lessons, religious messages, or social critique.</p><p>Melody: The melodies of folk songs are generally simple and repetitive, making them easy for the community to learn and sing.</p><p>Group Singing: Folk songs are often performed in groups or by a community, whether during traditional ceremonies or celebrations.</p><div><br></div> ...
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KUIH PENCUCI MULUT TRADISI WADAI KIPENG
<p>Wadai Kipeng is a traditional snack of the Johore Banjar. Wadai means cake while kipeng means something pressed (like a piece of cookie). It is oftentimes served in thanksgiving ceremonies or a prayer feast.</p><p><br></p><p>To make it, one requires glutinous rice flour, salt and water. While the sauce ingredients are coconut milk, water, white sugar, brown sugar and salt.</p><div><br></div> ...
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ADAT MEMADAH
<p>Memadah is a custom practiced in Kelantan for the purpose of inviting individuals to attend an event or ceremony. The memadah custom is widely applied in life in Kelantan, especially in wedding invitations. Memadah is a social interaction of the Kelantan Malay community to inform relatives far and near, neighbors and the entire village community of the wedding date that will take place. The parents of the bride and groom will invite the guests they want a month before the date of the wedding ceremony.</p><p><br></p><p>Usually, an invitation to a wedding ceremony is done in two ways, namely through a verbal invitation or a card invitation. Among the Kelantan Malay, those invited to a wedding ceremony are called 'kena', while those who are not invited are called 'tidak kena'. Typically, the bride's parents will invite the whole village to attend their son's or daughter's wedding, unless the people they wish to invite are not at home at the time the invitation is extended.</p><p><br></p><p>Apart from wedding ceremonies, memadah customs are also practiced to invite any activity and event with a subtle and polite method.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TEATER TRADISIONAL RANDAI
<p>Randai is a theater, a specialty of Negeri Sembilan, as it narrates stories in poems. The term ‘randai’ comes from ‘merandai’, which means composing or going round in an open area looking for a lost object. There are a few versions narrating its origins and the most believed is that it originated in Minangkabau, Indonesia. As the Minang people migrated to Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, its theater grew into popularity here.</p><p><br></p><p>Integrating and embodying folk-dancing, acting, singing, poem reciting, music and humor, randai actors doing so, moving in a circular patten. Each randai theater casts twenty artists, called anak randai,. These anak randai, remarkably immerse into voice, posture and facial expression, narrating the stories exclusively in metaphors and parables, the kaba and bakaba.</p><p><br></p><p>Unlike the randai in West Sumatra, the one in Negeri Sembilan comprises songs, such as the opening, Budu Landai, Cantik Manis and Anak Bocek. </p><div><br></div> ...
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MONGIGOL MENGALAI
<p>Mongigol Mengalai is a traditional dance of the Kadazan-Dusun ethnic group of the Dusun Tinagas tribe. This sub-ethnic group predominantly resides in the upper Sugut River region, a hilly area situated at the intersection of the Ranau, Kota Marudu, and Labuk-Sugut districts in northern Sabah. "Mongigol," which means "to dance," is performed exclusively by women, whereas "Mengalai" refers to a solo performance by a male dancer accompanied by female dancers.</p> ...
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GENDANG BURDAH
<p>Gendang Burdah is a local art form in Sarawak under the category of music, found exclusively in Sri Aman, particularly among the Malay community.</p><p><br></p><p>Dikir Burdah was first introduced by an Islamic preacher from the Arab region named Sheikh Hj. Abd. Karim. He was actively involved in spreading the teachings of Islam in Sambas, Pontianak, Indonesia. Through his preaching, he also taught the art of Dikir Burdah to the local community. Initially, Dikir Burdah was only performed in prayer halls while waiting for the Isyak prayer time, which is the interval between the Maghrib prayer and the beginning of Isyak prayer time. Over time, this practice gained the interest of the prayer hall congregants and evolved into a performance and daily activity for the local residents. One of the preacher’s students, Sheikh Haji Abdul Rahman, was responsible for continuing this practice of Dikir Burdah.</p><div><br></div> ...
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