Malaysian Shadow Puppets

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 is popular in various cultures; currently there are more than 20 countries known to have shadow show troupes. Shadow play is an old tradition and it has a long history in Southeast Asia; especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia. It is also considered as an ancient art in other parts of Asia such as in China, India and Nepal. It is also known in the West from Turkey, Greece to France. It is a popular form of entertainment for both children and adults in many countries around the world.

Malaysia

The puppets are made primarily of leather and manipulated with sticks or buffalo horn handles. Shadows are cast using an oil lamp or, in modern times, a halogen light, onto a cotton cloth gamelan music.In Malaysia, shadow puppet plays are also known as wayang kulit. In both Javanese and Malay, Wayang means shadow or imagination, while Kulit means skin and refers to the leather that puppets are made from. Stories presented are usually mythical & morality tales. There is an educational moral to the plays which usually portray a battle between Malay shadow plays are sometimes considered one of the earliest examples of animation. The wayang kulit in northern states of Malaysia such as Kelantan is influenced and similar to Thai shadow puppets, while the wayang kulit in southern Malay peninsula, especially in Johor is brought from Javanese Indonesian wayang kulit with slightly different on the story and performance.

Malaysian Paralympians

Today ,I am so proud of my country.With Gold medalist, Silver medalist and even Bronze medalist from Olympics and the recent sports event,

 Paralympic 

Malaysian Athletes

Malaysian Athletes

 As you all know that the olympics has just past, did you notice a few of a Malaysian Athletes?If you did'nt, let me tell you!

1)Dato' Lee Chong Wei

Dato' Lee Chong Wei is a Malaysian Badminton Player.By Malaysian,I mean the WORLD'S NUMBER ONE badminton player.He participated in the Rio Olympics 2016.He competed with Lin Dan and Chen Long from China and also Viktor Axelson From Denmark.Want to know the results,click here.Singles Badminton Rio 2016.

2Pandelela Rinong

Pandelela also participated in the olympics this year.She's a diver.Amazing, right!She had the eleventh place in the woman 10m diving and  second place in the Synchronized Diving with Cheong Jun Hoong. For more info about her,visit Synchronized 10m platform diving Rio 2016 and Pandelela Rinong Rio 2016.

TO BE CONTINUED......

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Kedah

Kedah

Kedah is also a wonderful place to visit in Malaysia.There are more than many places to visit there.Here are a few of them.

1)Menara Alor Setar Tower

Menara Alor Setar is the landmark of Alor Setar. You can take the lift to the highest floor  to have a look of the scenery of Alor Setar. If you don't want to go upstairs, below the exhibit some old types of phone.They sell souvenir too.For more info,visit www.menaraalorsetar.com

2) Langkawi Cable Car

Langkawi Cable Car, also known as Langkawi SkyCab, is the most attractive place in Langkawi Island, Kedah ,Malaysia.It takes you from the Oriental Village at Teluk Burau to the peak of Gunung Machinchang, which is also the location of the Langkawi Sky Bridge.

Malaysian Food

DELICIOUS......

Malaysia is full with delicious, well known and again delicious food. It's food is included with all Indian, Chinese and Malay.These are a few of my favourite Malaysian food.

1)Roti Canai

Roti Canai can be found in all 'mamak' (Indian) shops in Malaysia.The recipe is actually from southern India,but was modified and made famous by the 'mamak'.It is my favourite Indian food.You should really try it if you haven't.It comes with 'dal',a type of curry.

2)Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak......Malaysia's favourite food. Nasi Lemak comes with rice(of course), half boiled egg,cucumber,beans,curry and 'ikan bilis'.I usually eat it for breakfast.DELICIOUS!

sarawak

Unique Sarawak......

Sarawak is one of the states located in Malaysia.It's capital city,Kuching is the most famous place in Sarawak, and also most of the popular things and places are located there.Here are a few unique places in Sarawak.

Iban Longhouses

The Iban's live in the longhouses.There are more than 4,500 longhouses in Sarawak.It is more fun to stay in the longhouses to actually experience to cultural in Sarawak.Don't worry, the Iban's will give you a warm welcome.They will also offer you lunch or dinner.After that, You will be given a little local music and dancing performance, feel free to join in too. 

Cat Museum

The world's first cat museum is located in Kuching, Sarawak. All cat lovers will find exhibits,photos,arts and cats souvenirs,over 4000 of them. It is located at Kuching North City Hall,93050,Kuching. It opens daily from 9am to 5pm, but not on public holidays.For more info visit,,http://www.malaysia.travel/en/ca/places/states-of-malaysia/sarawak/cat-museum. 

Astana

If you're wondering,Charles Brooke is the one who built Astana as a bridal gift to his wife,Margaret.Today,it is the official residence of the Governor of Sarawak, and therefore not open to visitors.It is also in Kuching, cause' Kuching is the capital of Sarawak.