LIST OF ARTS AND CULTURE
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TOSE
<p>Tose is an Indian ethnic food, also known as dosa, dosay, dose, dosai, dhosha, thosai or chakuli. As many names it carries, so does its variations: egg tose, chilli tose and onion tose, widely accepted as Malaysian specialty, eaten by all. Rich with carbohydrates and protein, tose is now a delightful Malaysian breakfast, teatime snack, or dinner. </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed by families, it’s served in all mamak restaurants, eaten with a variety of side-dishes: sambal rojak with fruit, Indian pickled sambal, chicken or mutton curry, dalca gravy and other sauces. A piece of tose can have potatoes and crispy fried onions fillings too.</p><p><br></p><p>Not only easy to make, its taste and texture is special, having crispy and light texture, which is easy to digest. </p><div><br></div> ...
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Opera Cina - Teochew
<p>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.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre; white-space: normal;"> </span></p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>A Regular Story in Teochew Chinese Opera</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Use of Chinese Language or Dialect</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><div><br></div> ...
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PEK NGA
<p>Pek Nga is a type of traditional pancake that is very popular among the people of Kedah, especially within the Malay community. It is quite similar to versions from other states such as Kelantan or Terengganu, but the Kedah version is typically simpler and emphasizes the flavors of coconut and coconut milk as the main ingredients. Pek Nga is cooked on a flat pan with a little oil or none at all, resulting in a slightly crispy exterior but soft interior.</p><p><br></p><p>Pek Nga has unique characteristics that reflect the culinary traditions of Kedah society. It is made from a mixture of wheat flour, coconut milk, and freshly grated coconut, giving it a rich and fragrant taste. Its texture is soft on the inside but slightly crispy on the outside due to being cooked on a flat pan with little or no oil. Pek Nga is usually served with anchovy sambal, fish curry, or sugar, making it a versatile dish suitable for breakfast or tea time. Its simplicity and the authentic taste of natural ingredients make Pek Nga a highly cherished traditional dish, embodying the uniqueness of Kedah cuisine.</p><div><br></div> ...
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AIR SARBAT
<p>Air Sarbat, a type of drink, has existed for thousands of years in Persia and recorded in the book Canon of Medicine and The Tale of a Thousand and One Nights. In a short while, this drink became popular in India during the reign of the Mughal Empire. In fact, the empire had improved it by drinking with ice from the Himalayan range for a more refreshing effect. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In the early 1900s, the Indians migrated to Malaya in droves, bringing along their food and drink traditions, for one, the air sarbat. It was delicious, capturing the locals’ taste thus it became popular in Penang. A business brand, 3579Ais Tingkap emerged, pioneered by a trader in Lebuh Tamil, George Town since 1919. In hot weather, quenching their thirst, people will happily go for traditional drink air sarbat. </p><div><br></div> ...
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KUIH SOPANG REBUS
<p>Kuih Sopang Rebus is a traditional Negeri Sembilan cake. The name comes from its shape, a flattened ball dough making it appear ‘half’ a ball or ‘separuh’ in Bahasa Melayu but pronounced ‘sopaghoh’ in the Negeri Sembilan dialect. Thus came the term ’sopang’. </p><p><br></p><p>This delicacy is made of glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and salt, with a filling of grated young coconut. The dough is balled then flattened, filled with fillet, then delicately folded to resemble a curry puff. They are placed orderly in a container. The container then is put on the wooden sticks lining the pot with boiling water for steaming. The term sopang rebus is rather a misnomer because ’rebus’ means boiled. But the cake is just steamed, not boiled. </p><p><br></p><p>Kueh sopang is a favourite at breakfast, afternoon tea or breaking fast (as dessert) in the fasting month of Ramadhan. </p><div><br></div> ...
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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA KAUM IBAN: ADAT KEMATIAN
<p>In the Iban community, death and burial ceremonies involve a range of taboos and specific, unique procedures that must be executed thoroughly. Each taboo and ritual must be followed and carried out with precision. This is essential for respecting the deceased, ensuring that their soul remains calm and at peace. The Iban people also believe that if these practices are not conducted as required, various calamities and misfortunes will befall the residents in the area.</p> ...
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SAPE
<p>The sape is a traditional stringed musical instrument found in the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak. Traditionally, this instrument is closely associated with the musical art of the Kenyah, Kayan, and Kelabit tribes and was originally played only during healing ceremonies in the longhouse. With changes in the lifestyle of these tribes, the sape has gradually evolved into a social and popular cultural instrument, serving as a medium or element for general entertainment.</p> ...
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ADAT BARAAN/GROUP VISITATION
<p>Adat Baraan is a Javanese tradition in Johor involving group visitation, especially during Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. This communal activity often includes recitations of selawat (praises upon Prophet Muhammad) and prayers to invoke blessings for the host.</p><p>The term baraan originates from the Javanese language, meaning "to wander" or "to visit in groups." This practice is believed to have been introduced by Javanese migrants to the Malay Peninsula and has since been maintained as part of their cultural heritage.</p><div><br></div> ...
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BUAH DABAI
<p>With its scientific name Canarium Odontophyllum, the dabai fruit, or "dabei" as pronounced by locals, has a shape similar to that of a date. This seasonal fruit is considered a counterpart to durian, the king of fruits for the people of Sarawak, due to its delicious taste and high price. Typically, the dabai tree bears fruit once a year in December and occasionally in May. Dabai fruit is abundant in Sarawak, especially in the districts of Kapit, Sibu, Oya, Song, Mukah, Bintangor, and Sarikei, located in the central region of Sarawak. Nowadays, apart from being eaten fresh with rice during lunch or dinner, dabai fruit has been processed into products such as crackers, dabai chili sauce, dabai vinegar, and dabai paste. Young and unripe dabai fruit transitions in colour from white yellowish to dark black when ripe. The fruit must be soaked in warm water before consumption to soften its very hard flesh. Dabai can be eaten with salt, soy sauce, and bird's eye chili as additional flavouring. </p> ...
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TARIAN KLASIK INDIA BHARATANATYAM (WPKL)
<p>Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance from South India. Its techniques are based on the Natyashatra text, the official manual for drama, traditional music and dance in India. This text was written by Bharata Muni over 2500 years ago. An adage goes that practice makes perfect, and especially it has to be danced solo and energetically, a bharatanatyam dance learner has to practise long and hard to perfect the meaningful moves.</p><p><br></p><p>A bharatantyam dancer is, in a way, dancing to narrate a ‘story’ emphatically. There are two main components of Bharatantyam: nritta and nritya. Nritta is the abstract steps of the dancer’s agility and ability at dancing. Whereas nritya is the ’storyline’, conveyed through the dancer’s expressive and silent moves (abhinayam) of hand, eye, head, neck and body movements following the musical tunes. While the message of the dance is narrated through songs, sung by a woman. </p><p><br></p><p>In more detail, abhinaya, the expressions shown by the dancer, are mukhabinaya (facial expression), hastabhinaya (hand expression; mudra), netrabhinaya (eye expression) and angikabhinaya (overall body movement). </p><p><br></p><p>The moves are symmetrical, that is, when the dancer moves to the right, the same move is executed on the left. Bharatantyam dancers have a remarkable knack of moving their limbs separately. At some point, executed with great flair, they move their head or eyes while other body parts remain motionless.</p><div><br></div> ...
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ADAT RESAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT MELAYU: ADAT SEMASA BERADA DI TENGAH LAUTAN
<p>The Malay community, particularly fishermen living along the coastline, possesses various customs and traditions closely tied to their lives at sea. These customs encompass not only preparations before heading out to sea or after returning to shore but also practices and beliefs observed while at sea. Traditions during time at sea highlight the deep connection between humans, nature, and spiritual beliefs.</p><div><br></div> ...
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TARIAN ALU-ALU
<p>The Tarian Alu Alu is typically performed by four male and six female dancers. This dance is highly captivating and unique due to the use of bamboo by the performers to execute acrobatic stunts. Generally, the dance does not follow specific choreography; instead, its movements are influenced by the daily activities of the Melanau community, including tasks and processes involved in sago production.</p><p><br></p><p>Additionally, the dance movements in Tarian Alu Alu can also be inspired by dreams, daily routines, traditional healing practices, and folk games, reflecting the cultural richness and creativity of the Melanau people.</p><div><br></div> ...
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