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GF L1240 BL 68, SL 3 Jalan Kampung Pinang, Blo...

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TARIAN MENYAK

Menyak  means the manner sago flour is produced.  Tarian Mengarang Menyak, initially was a traditional Melanau dance depicting how they lived on the shores of Sarawak.  One of its portrayals was processing the sago, known as sei in local language. It is vital to preserve this dance to strengthen the Malanau identity.  Thus two  foundations in Mukah conducted research and later choreographed a newer and livelier tarian mengarang menyak.  The foundations are Mukah Cultural Heritage Group (WARISMU) with their director then, the late Abdul Latip bin Mohti, and secondly, Persatuan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Sri Ritma Borneo, led by Tahiri Jasmin Smith.<div> </div> ...

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Pertubuhan Kesenian Tradisional Dabus Tanjung B...

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TARIAN BUBU MENARI

Tarian Bubu, also known as Lukah Menari, is an extraordinary folk dances of Perak. It is known so since the dancers hold a bubu or lukah when dancing.  A bubu is a tool to catch fish in the Malaysian and Vietnam rivers.   The origin of this dance is shrouded in myth.  For one, an extraordinary story, as such a favourite, tells about three young men who lost their way in the forest while catching fish (with a bubu) in the river. They rested under a tree and heard a girl singing on a nearby tree. So, they approached the girl and asked how to get out of the forest. The mysterious girl kindly helped them find their way back home So, in appreciation of her, they made a bubu with the girl's clothes to remember their mystifying but sweet encounter. They took a coconut shell to make ‘her’ head and face. Then, holding the bubu, they sang the song sung by the girl. In awe at what they saw and appreciating the girls’ kindness, the villagers imitated the three men’s play-acting that it eventually became a heritage dance.   At present, the original tarian bubu is still performed but with a slight variation to suit the current community’s interest, outlook and preference.<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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Kampung Setia, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak Darul...

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LAKSA KUALA KANGSAR

Laksa Kuala Kangsar is a traditional dish synonymous with the royal town of Kuala Kangsar in Perak. This dish is renowned for its light yet aromatic gravy, prepared using traditional ingredients passed down through generations. It is a favourite among locals and a major attraction for tourists visiting the town. The uniqueness of Laksa Kuala Kangsar lies in its noodles, which are made from wheat flour and crafted using traditional methods with a distinctive laksa mold. They are then cooked over a wood-fired stove. Paired with gravy made from fresh fish, such as mackerel or sardines, they offer an authentic taste that continues to captivate its enthusiasts. The history of Laksa Kuala Kangsar is believed to trace its origins to the Malay community in the area, where it was traditionally prepared as a local dish. Renowned as a royal town, Kuala Kangsar has long served as a hub for trade and a convenient stopover point, making laksa an ideal meal for locals and visitors. Over time, this dish evolved into a culinary icon that embodies the cultural identity of Kuala Kangsar and the state of Perak. Today, Laksa Kuala Kangsar is widely available at food stalls throughout the town, particularly along the Perak River and in the old town area. This dish symbolises the culinary heritage of the Perak community and acts as a bridge connecting tradition and taste across generations. Consequently, Laksa Kuala Kangsar is recognised as one of the most distinctive symbols of Perak's cuisine, cherished by locals and tourists. ...

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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT MELAYU: ADAT MENURUNKAN PUKAT BAHARU

The tradition of launching a new boat is one of the important ceremonies in the culture and life of the Malay community, especially among fishing communities. This process not only involves the physical activity of lowering the boat into the sea but also a ritual filled with symbolism and deep meaning, closely linked to beliefs, maritime life, and the relationship between humans and nature.<div> </div> ...

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No 26, Jalan Ros, Felda Bukit Batu, 81020, Kula...

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KUIH KARAS (KEDAH)

Kuih Karas is made from rice flour. It has a fine, net-like texture, similar to vermicelli but crispy and sweet in taste. This traditional snack is made by mixing a thin rice flour batter that is then poured into hot oil using a special mold until golden yellow. It is then lifted and folded. Kuih Karas is very popular among the people in the Kota Setar district of Kedah. ...

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Taman Sena, 01000 Kangar, Perlis

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GENDANG PERLIS

Back then, Gendang Perlis (Perlis drumming) was played at weddings or large scale events. According to history, this drumming was performed during bull fights in the reigns of Tuanku Raja Syed Syafii (1897-1905) and Tuanku Raja Syed Alwi (1905-1943).  ...

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Teochew Puppet & Opera House, 122, Lebuh Arme...

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Opera Cina - Teochew

Opera Cina Teochew, combining the traits of rich and long history of arts, is a theater related to religious beliefs. Their troupes often perform in Penang at the Hungry Ghost Festivals in Bukit Mertajam and Seberang Perai Tengah. Boasting a beautiful use of ancient dialect, this classical show is one of the many opera variations of the Chaoshan region of Guangdong, China.  In the show, performers speak Min Nan dialect, bringing to life the ancient Chinese words not found in the Chinese dialects of today.  A Regular Story in Teochew Chinese Opera          Its popular story is Butterfly Lovers: Maiden Meeting, narrating the deep passion and sensation between two lovers akin to the Western Romeo and Juliet. Like others, this opera presents music, songs, martial arts, acrobatics and drama. Use of Chinese Language or Dialect      The entire language spoken in the show is Teochew, the dialect used by the people of Chaosan in the east of Guangdong region, China. Most Chinese in Penang speak Hokkien, and also know Teochew.<div> </div> ...

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Kumpulan Kesenian Jkkn N9, Kompleks Jkkn Negeri...

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TARIAN PIRING

The migration of the Minangkabau community to Negeri Sembilan has brought together their cultural heritage, including traditional arts such as the Piring Dance. In the Minangkabau culture, this dance is also known as Tari Piring. It is a dance art belonging to the Minangkabau community that is still practiced by the people of Negeri Sembilan. This Piring Dance is believed to have been brought by the Minangkabau community from West Sumatra when they moved to Negeri Sembilan.Since then, the Piring Dance has been accepted as part of customs, especially in ceremonies that involve competition and wedding ceremonies in the Negeri Sembilan community. This dance plays an important role in Malay wedding traditions in Negeri Sembilan. To ensure the continuity of this heritage, Piring Dance was recognized as a National Heritage by the National Heritage Department in 2015.<div> </div> ...

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Meru Barat, Klang. Selangor

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MUZIK KENTRONG

Kentrong was brought by traders from Indonesia to Malaya and began to grow in Malaysia, especially in Selangor and Johor. Prof. Dr. Ding Choo Ming, Principal Research Fellow of the Institute of the Malay World & Civilization, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, in his article “Trade and Migration”, opened the way to the spread of traditional Malay literature. He states that many writers, copyists, storytellers and others, such as kentrong craftsmen in Jawa, poets in Sunda, and entertainers, go back and forth across the ocean and spin on land to entertain and educate. This statement means that the behavior of migration and literary activities of art and culture happened because of the influence and good political changes in Malaysia. ...

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Sekolah Kebangsaan Tasik Cini Pekan (JHEOA) 2...

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TARIAN KELUNDANG

Kelundang means wood. The main item of Tarian Sewang Kelundang is the kelundang wood, hence the name.  Initially, this dance was a tribe’s medicinal ritual and there were no dancers.  But over time, the dance was introduced to the ritual as more people liked to watch the healing ceremony. This healing is not only practiced by Jakun people but also Semai and Temiar. The Jakuns will use the kelundang wood, but the Semai and Temiar use bamboo.  However, the songs are sung in one’s respective dialect.  Kelundang ritual knowledge is obtained through acquiring and inheritance. Renown shamans inherited the knowledge of this shamanism or passed down their previous generations.  While healing, the panjang wood is tapped by all dancers for the sounds and rhythms. Two sticks are held by each dancer, using it to tap the wood. The healing takes quite a long time, which sometimes lasts all night. The wood for healing must be of batang peruan.  There are five male and female dancers, and a shaman, standing alternately.  They wear headgears of palas (Licuala sp.) leaves, woven neatly like a centipede.  The lyrics of the song are subject to the length of healing.    As times change, tarian                  kelundang is now commercialized, functioning as performance arts to welcome visitors to Jakun Orang Asli settlement, Gumum, Tasik Chini, Pahang.  The stem of a kelundang tree, cut into two feet, is hung on a handle like a gong leg. Knocking the trunk will produce music-like rhythmic thumps as a background of the dance.   Fifteen dancers, musicians and singers do their moves following the basic steps of the sewang dance since both dances are akin to each other.  The dance floor pattern is simple, circular and elongated. When dancing, the singers will sing poems in Jakun accent, celebrating their visitors and the beauty of Tasik Chini. Title of Song - Welcome  This is not just of any bee The bees nesting in the tualang This is not any kind of welcome Welcoming you the revered lords  The stick is not just of any stick It branches far into the forest We do come from afar For ye dancing the kelundang  The lake is not just of any Chini is a given nameIt is not just of any lake There lives a mystique dragon  How high is the Mount Tahan? They row to Kuala Bera Let's observe it through and through Politeness is the value The Temakang Hill the Gelugor Hill Seen from Tasik Chini We welcome the good youWhen shall we meet again?  The bees are not just any bee  They nest in the bamboo trees The reverence is not of any kind We do so with two hands.<div> </div> ...

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SENI TARI INANG BUKIT CINA

Inang Bukit Cina Dance is a form of traditional Malay dance originating from the Melaka region, specifically associated with Bukit Cina, a historic area in Melaka known for its Chinese cemetery. This dance is deeply rooted in Malay culture and plays an essential role in the traditional customs of the Malay community, reflecting a blend of Malay and Chinese cultural influences that form Melaka's unique cultural identity. ...

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