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ICH Elements 4
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BODPARAK, laklakparoni
Game of kite. Usually boys make kites and in the windy day let fly them.
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The Moon Kite Dance
The Moon Kite Dance is adapted from the game of the traditional moon kite of the Kelantanese Malay community. This dance relates about youths playing kites during the harvesting season. The merriment of this dance is portrayed in the young male and female dancers’ movement.
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Small Kite Flying
Layang-layang or layangan (small kite) is a framed thin sheet of material connected to a rope or string and flown into the air. This game uses the wind concept in flying the kite. It is said that kites have ritual functions or for certain ceremonies. The first written notes mentioned that this game originated from China around 2500 BC. A kite’s functions can be divided into five that are as a game tool, a ritual tool, a fishing tool, a research aid tool and an energy alternative medium. Research on the game’s concept found that it is a game that has become an asset and the best treasure for Malaysia. It is not only made as a medium for pastime entertainment but, on the contrary, it can also be made as a receptacle for various matters following its functions.
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Malaysia’s Traditional Game: Wau
Wau or ‘kite’ is believed to be invented by somebody with the name Sang Jaya or who had a title such as Dewa Muda, Dewa Hindu and Masai Kelana Seri Panji. Wau was produced between 711 and 839 AD. Originally the wau was invented as a symbol of a country’s greatness, as a guide for determining direction and also as a symbol of success for every attack by a country towards another country. This game is famous in Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Kelantan and Terengganu. Among the types of wau produced are ‘wau bulan’ (‘moon kite’), ‘wau burung’ (‘bird kite’), ‘wau merak’ (‘peacock kite’), ‘wau kucing’ (‘cat kite’) and ‘wau ikan’ (fish kite). Tools for making wau are bamboo, knife, paper, pencil, scissors, glue and rope. The making of wau is very unique compared to other games because it requires a high-level of skill. Before flown wau needs to be ascertained to be balanced so that it is not heavy on one side. Wind factor plays an important role when flying a wau.
Malaysia