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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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NASI DAGANG
<p>In the past, on the East Coast, fishermen brought Nasi Dagang to sea. The rice, cooked with coconut milk and eaten with gulai ikan (fish curry), was filling and appetizing any time, befitting the hardworking men at sea. It was also a good source of energy for one to work in the endless scorching hot sun.</p><p><br></p><p>Nasi dagang is a local specialty of Terengganu. A delicate blend of plain rice and glutinous rice, steamed with coconut milk, nasi dagang is reputable with its distinctive taste and aroma. Served with gravy, cooked using special spices, the rice is eaten with pickled cucumbers. The gravy of the aya hitam fish is prepared with spices different from the ones sold in Malaysian supermarkets. The gravy spices are only produced in Terengganu. The fish cooked to pair with nasi dagang is Aye Hitam, a large fish cut into 2-inch pieces.</p><p><br></p><p>Generally nasi dagang is a Terengganu breakfast dish. But as times change, one also specially serves it to visitors or at events. In most areas of Terengganu, the manner nasi dagang is wrapped has changed. Traditionally, it was wrapped in banana leaves shaped into a cone (kelosong). The banana leaves then were secured with lidi, the coconut leave stalk, cut roughly one inch and sharpened. As times change, at present, it is served in plastic wrappers or containers. But in certain areas of the district of Kemaman, nasi dagang is still wrapped in banana leaves shaped into a cone.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN KUDA KEPANG
<p>The Kuda Kepang dance which is often performed in Jalan Parit Deraman, Bukit Kuching Kuala Selangor and Sekinchan, Sungai Besar, Kuala Selangor, is a performance with skilled dancers and is very popular among the Jawa community of Selangor. </p><p><br></p><p>This performance is very popular among the Jawa community in Selangor, with highly skilled dancers. Dancers ride replica horses made of woven bamboo without legs, consisting only of a body, head, and tail. Musical instruments that accompany this dance include gong, bonang, gamelan, rebana, and gendang.</p><div><br></div> ...
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PERGENDANGAN DHOL
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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, </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p> ...
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ADAT MANDI TIAN
<p>According to Malay customs, when a wife reaches her seventh month of pregnancy, a traditional ceremonial bath known as mandi tian or kirim perut is performed by the Tok Bidan (traditional midwife). This ritual, which is not obligatory in Islam, is believed to protect a woman experiencing her first pregnancy.</p><div><br></div> ...
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NOBAT DALAM ADAT ISTIADAT DIRAJA KEDAH
<p>Nobat is a branch of Malaysia's traditional musical arts. The states that possess ensembles of these instruments include Kedah, Perak, Terengganu, and Selangor. The Nobat of Kedah is believed to be one of the oldest in the Malay Sultanate. According to Al-Tarikh Salasilah Negeri Kedah, Nobat originated from Persia and was brought to Kedah along with the arrival of Maharaja Derbar Raja.</p><div><br></div> ...
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ADAT TEBUS PELAMIN
<p>Adat Tebus Pelamin, colloquially referred to as "duit tol" (toll money) among the Malay community in Johor, is a long-standing wedding tradition. This custom involves a symbolic act of preventing the groom from ascending the bridal dais (pelamin) until he pays a designated amount of "toll money" to the bride's family.</p><p>Historically, this tradition has been seen as a playful and meaningful way to enhance the celebratory atmosphere while symbolising the groom's effort and determination in marrying his bride. The amount of toll money, often starting from as little as RM0.50 to RM1.00 per toll, is agreed upon by both families. In some cases, a higher amount may be offered as a gesture of respect or humour.</p><p>Adat Tebus Pelamin remains an integral aspect of Malay wedding culture in Johor, reflecting communal values of togetherness and cheerfulness.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN MANSAYAU
<p>The Mansayau is a traditional dance of the Murut ethnic group, specifically from the Nabai sub-ethnic group, who predominantly reside in the Keningau district, including villages such as Kampung Tuarid Tauf, Tuarid Liawan, Debulat, Masak, and Patikang Laut. Inspired by the graceful movements of birds soaring above the clouds, the dance was originally performed as part of a healing ritual for the sick. Following the ritual, a traditional Tapai drinking ceremony would typically be held as a symbolic act of closure. During this ceremony, everyone present would join the Mansayau dance, expressing gratitude to their ancestors for protection and seeking blessings to safeguard the community from illness.</p> ...
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TARIAN RONGBANG CHETTI
<p>Rongbang Chetti is a popular joget dance in Malacca. This dance is a new creation and accepted as a Chetti identity in Melaka. It is based on Joget Ronggeng Chetti and danced along with Chetti dialect songs. </p><p><br></p><p>Rongbang Chetti means Ronggeng Chetti Nation, inspired by the outgoing and vibrant atmosphere of Chetti life in Malacca. The chetti favourite dance moves have been chosen as the basic moves of Rongbang Chetti.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For the unversed, the presence of the Chettis in Malacca is due to intermarriage between Indian traders and the locals since the Malacca Malay Sultanate (Hashim et. al, 2017). Their present settlement is in Kampung Gajah Behrang, Malacca. The Chettis assimilate and practice the local culture, including wearing the kebaya, cooking the Malay cuisines and strutting the local dances. </p><div><br></div> ...
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GULAI JANGEK
<p>Gulai Jangek is a traditional Minangkabau dish from West Sumatra that uses cow or buffalo skin, usually prepared as crackers or cooked in a spiced coconut milk curry. This dish originates from the Minangkabau community's practice of utilizing every part of the animal, reflecting values of resourcefulness and preventing waste. Jangek is served during traditional ceremonies as a symbol of prosperity and culinary creativity, transforming a simple ingredient like skin into a flavorful dish with significant cultural value.</p> ...
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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA KAUM MELAYU: ADAT PERKAHWINAN DI SARAWAK
<p>The uniqueness of marriage customs among the Malay community in Sarawak shows many similarities with the marriage customs practiced by the Malay community in Peninsular Malaysia. However, the terms used to describe each custom differ, alongside holding distinct concepts. This includes the traditional practices of merasi, merisik, and the implementation of the wedding ceremony.</p> ...
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