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WAU BULAN

Wau bulan (Jawi: ‫ )واو بولن‬is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with


floral motifs) that is traditionally flown in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of
Malaysia's national symbols, some others being the 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).

SONGKOK

The songkok or peci or kopiah is a cap widely worn


in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the southern Philippines, and southern Thailand,
most commonly among Muslim males. It has the shape of a truncated cone, usually made of
black or embroidered felt, cotton or velvet. It is also worn by males in formal occasions such
as weddings and funerals or festive occasions such as the Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-
Adha holidays. In Indonesia, the peci is also associated with the nationalist movement.

WAYANG
Wayang, also known as wajang (Javanese: ꦮꦪꦁ, romanized: wayang), is a traditional form
of puppet theatre play originating from the Indonesian island of Java. Wayang refers to the
entire dramatic show. Sometimes the leather puppet itself is referred to
as wayang. Performances of wayang puppet theatre are accompanied by a gamelan orchestra
in Java, and by gender wayang in Bali.

SAA PAPER

The traditional saa paper from Laos is made from the mulberry bark cut and pounded into
small pieces. After being soaked in water, they are boiled and then soaked in alkaline, then
rinsed and beaten with a wooden mallet.
LOY KRATHONG
Loy Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout the Kingdom of
Thailand and in nearby countries with significant South Western Tai cultures
(Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah and Xishuangbanna). The name could be
translated as "to float ritual vessel or lamp," and comes from the tradition of
making krathong or buoyant, decorated baskets, which are then floated on a river. Many
Thais use the krathong to thank the Goddess of Water, Phra Mae Khongkha (Thai: พระแม่
คงคา) or to worship the Buddha's hair pagoda in the heaven. This festival can see the traces of
its origin back to both India and China.

SILK PAINTING

Silk painting is the traditional Vietnamese art of silk painting which originates from
painting and drawing on home made rice paper. Today this art has become famous around the
world for its simple poetic themes and vibrant colors. Vietnamese artists find the technique to
be a unique way to create mystique in their paintings.
HANDICARTF OF CAMBODIA

Cambodian art has been vibrant for centuries. Traditional Cambodian art refers to art from the
Khmer period 802-1431 AD, when many of the famous Angkor temples were built and
inhabited by Hindu, and then Buddhist, scholars and artists. Among the many temples, the
most splendid is Angkor Wat, originally Hindu then Buddhist.

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