Traditionally, the Keris held such a unique bond with its owner that, amazingly, it is said that a marriage could have been solemnised with the Keris as proxy in place of its owner. A sultan could even have sent his Keris along with his emissaries as a symbol of himself, ensuring respect and that his wishes were carried out. Given this incredible bond it was vital that the carver of the Keris spent a great amount of time designing it to specifically match the character of its owner. To create such an item requires immerse skill and understandably is said to be the pinnacle item for a Malay carver to produce.

Traditionally, the Keris held such a unique bond with its owner that, amazingly, it is said that a marriage could have been solemnised with the Keris as proxy in place of its owner. A sultan could even have sent his Keris along with his emissaries as a symbol of himself, ensuring respect and that his wishes were carried out. Given this incredible bond it was vital that the carver of the Keris spent a great amount of time designing it to specifically match the character of its owner. To create such an item requires immerse skill and understandably is said to be the pinnacle item for a Malay carver to produce.

This market is the economic centre of the community, a great introduction to the people and cuisine of Kelantan. It is named after Prophet Muhammad's entrepreneurial wife - a fitting name for a market uniquely run by mostly women. It has something everyone, from fresh produce to tradisional crafts and cakes. It is also slice of life in Kelantan, abuzz with the colours, scents and sounds of the local community.

This market is the economic centre of the community, a great introduction to the people and cuisine of Kelantan. It is named after Prophet Muhammad's entrepreneurial wife - a fitting name for a market uniquely run by mostly women. It has something everyone, from fresh produce to tradisional crafts and cakes. It is also slice of life in Kelantan, abuzz with the colours, scents and sounds of the local community.

This market is the economic centre of the community, a great introduction to the people and cuisine of Kelantan. It is named after Prophet Muhammad's entrepreneurial wife - a fitting name for a market uniquely run by mostly women. It has something everyone, from fresh produce to tradisional crafts and cakes. It is also slice of life in Kelantan, abuzz with the colours, scents and sounds of the local community.

This market is the economic centre of the community, a great introduction to the people and cuisine of Kelantan. It is named after Prophet Muhammad's entrepreneurial wife - a fitting name for a market uniquely run by mostly women. It has something everyone, from fresh produce to tradisional crafts and cakes. It is also slice of life in Kelantan, abuzz with the colours, scents and sounds of the local community.

Traditionally, the Keris held such a unique bond with its owner that, amazingly, it is said that a marriage could have been solemnised with the Keris as proxy in place of its owner. A sultan could even have sent his Keris along with his emissaries as a symbol of himself, ensuring respect and that his wishes were carried out. Given this incredible bond it was vital that the carver of the Keris spent a great amount of time designing it to specifically match the character of its owner. To create such an item requires immerse skill and understandably is said to be the pinnacle item for a Malay carver to produce.

The Sultan Ismail Petra Arch, in Kota Bharu, Kelantan state, Malaysia was erected to commemorate the declaration of Kota Bharu as a cultural town showcasing Malay culture.

The rebab is a type of a bowed string instrument so named no later than the 8th century and spread via islamic trading routes over much of North Africa, the Middle East, parts of Europe, and the Far East. The bowed variety often has a spike at the bottom to rest on the ground and is thus called a spike fiddle in certain areas, but plucked versions like the kabuli rebab (sometimes reffered to as the robab or rubab).

The rebab is a type of a bowed string instrument so named no later than the 8th century and spread via islamic trading routes over much of North Africa, the Middle East, parts of Europe, and the Far East. The bowed variety often has a spike at the bottom to rest on the ground and is thus called a spike fiddle in certain areas, but plucked versions like the kabuli rebab (sometimes reffered to as the robab or rubab).

The rebab is a type of a bowed string instrument so named no later than the 8th century and spread via islamic trading routes over much of North Africa, the Middle East, parts of Europe, and the Far East. The bowed variety often has a spike at the bottom to rest on the ground and is thus called a spike fiddle in certain areas, but plucked versions like the kabuli rebab (sometimes reffered to as the robab or rubab).

The rebab is a type of a bowed string instrument so named no later than the 8th century and spread via islamic trading routes over much of North Africa, the Middle East, parts of Europe, and the Far East. The bowed variety often has a spike at the bottom to rest on the ground and is thus called a spike fiddle in certain areas, but plucked versions like the kabuli rebab (sometimes reffered to as the robab or rubab).

Wau Bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some other being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite). There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.

Wau Bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some other being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite). There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.

Wau Bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some other being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite). There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.

Wau Bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some other being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite). There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.

Wau Bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some other being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite). There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.

Shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod, and laugh.

Shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod, and laugh.

Shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod, and laugh.

Shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod, and laugh.

Shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod, and laugh.

Shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod, and laugh.