June 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Wau, which is Malay for kites, is finally gaining the prominence that it deserves. A recent article highlighted efforts by the Kelantan government to turn a kite museum in the state into an information and reference centre about kites. For those who do not know, wau, or kites, have been a mainstay in Malaysian culture.
Kites are still popular in Malaysia
There are many types of traditional kites, or wau, and kite flying is still very popular in the East coast of Malaysia, including Kelantan. Kite making is an artform, and wau is a popular icon that symbolises Malaysia. Many companies use the wau as part of their logo, including Malaysia Airlines and Malaysia.com.
As the country developed during the second half of the 20th century, interest in kite flying waned. Thankfully, kite enthusiasts have revived the sport, and have organised several kite flying festivals throughout the country annually. One of the more famous kite flying festival is the Pasir Gudang International Kite Fest, held in Johor yearly.
Have you ever flown a kite? Tell us about your experience!
Read the full article below:
The Kelantan government will turn the first kite museum in Pantai Sri Tujuh, near here, into an information and reference centre on the craft’s worldwide history and development.
State Local Government, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan said the museum will display various types of kites from around the world and how it has progressed for the public and future generations to see.
“The government aims to make this museum into a centre that boasts of the world’s kite culture and arts,” he told Bernama, here today.
He said the museum will also teach visitors about the tradition of kites from Kelantan and other states in Malaysia, as well as traditional kites from around the globe.
Visitors will also be exposed on how to fly the kite properly and how to make the “wau sobek” (decorative kites) and “wau naik” (flying kites).
“We will also provide reference books and basic kite-making equipment such as bamboo, paper and strings,” he added.
Source: Bernama
Photo (c) goiter.flickr
Wau! Kites Getting Attention
June 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Wau, which is Malay for kites, is finally gaining the prominence that it deserves. A recent article highlighted efforts by the Kelantan government to turn a kite museum in the state into an information and reference centre about kites. For those who do not know, wau, or kites, have been a mainstay in Malaysian culture.
Kites are still popular in Malaysia
There are many types of traditional kites, or wau, and kite flying is still very popular in the East coast of Malaysia, including Kelantan. Kite making is an artform, and wau is a popular icon that symbolises Malaysia. Many companies use the wau as part of their logo, including Malaysia Airlines and Malaysia.com.
As the country developed during the second half of the 20th century, interest in kite flying waned. Thankfully, kite enthusiasts have revived the sport, and have organised several kite flying festivals throughout the country annually. One of the more famous kite flying festival is the Pasir Gudang International Kite Fest, held in Johor yearly.
Have you ever flown a kite? Tell us about your experience!
Read the full article below:
The Kelantan government will turn the first kite museum in Pantai Sri Tujuh, near here, into an information and reference centre on the craft’s worldwide history and development.
State Local Government, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan said the museum will display various types of kites from around the world and how it has progressed for the public and future generations to see.
“The government aims to make this museum into a centre that boasts of the world’s kite culture and arts,” he told Bernama, here today.
He said the museum will also teach visitors about the tradition of kites from Kelantan and other states in Malaysia, as well as traditional kites from around the globe.
Visitors will also be exposed on how to fly the kite properly and how to make the “wau sobek” (decorative kites) and “wau naik” (flying kites).
“We will also provide reference books and basic kite-making equipment such as bamboo, paper and strings,” he added.
Source: Bernama
Photo (c) goiter.flickr
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