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When one mentions about our cultural heritage, the ‘Wau’ comes
almost second to none. A favourite pastime in the old days, it is
today regarded as an art form albeit close to extinction; as the
country’s younger generation looks to new forms of artistic
interpretation and self expression. Events such as the
International Kite Festival held recently at Pasir Gudang,
Johor is one of the many celebrated efforts that should serve as an
eye-opener to the young, thus instilling love to our treasured
heritage.

The word ‘Wau’ is believed to have been derived from the Arabic
letter ‘Wau’, because the shape of the wing resembles the outline
of that particular letter. Many legends and local folklore surrounds
the origin and even method of handling the Wau. It is said that in
the past, farmers used the Wau as a sort of flying scarecrow to
ward off birds from their paddy fields, and the sounds made by the
Wau once it was airborne was said to lull their children to sleep
which in turn gave the farmers ample time to tend to their crops
without any distractions.

The most popular of all the Wau’s is indeed the “Wau Bulan”. A
name that certainly fits one of the three country’s official kites, the
name takes after the shape of the moon because the tail of this
Wau is resembles that of a crescent. One of the more stable kites
amongst the others, the “Wau Bulan” is known for its easy
handling and stability during strong winds. The origin of the “Wau
Bulan” is said to have been during the days of the Sri Wijaya
Empire, where according to legend, a young prince named Dewa
Muda utilised the usage of the Wau by mapping out the districts
that he had conquered on the Wau itself, which he will then display
to his people.

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It is said that he would first go deep into a cave to meditate and

experience spiritual premonitions before setting off to war. When
he is ready to leave the cave, he usually emerges with a wire frame
of what was believed to be the wire frame of a “Wau Bulan”. The
fine patterns of flowers and leaves were said to have symbolised
the districts that he had successfully conquered. Therefore, every
time he returns from battle, the flowers and leaf patterns on his
Wau will continue to ‘grow’, symbolising the strength of his
empire; much to the pride and delight of his people. According to
fabled beliefs, it is said that the Dewa Muda had a spiritual link to
his Wau. Some believed that he gained special spiritual guidance
by flying up to the heavens on his “Wau Bulan” and cultivated a
spiritual relationship with the inhabitants of another world.

Today, the “Wau Bulan” that is still present in our modern day
society takes on a more different, almost up to date look compared
to its original design. The upper and lower part of the Wau is more
elongated rather than its originally rounded shape. The busur or
strings attached to the head of the Wau emits a coarser sound
compared to the softer sounds made by the “Wau Bulan” of
yesteryears.

Unlike both its Kelantan counterparts, the “Wau Jala Budi” has a
unique feature in which its name and shape did not originate from
its surroundings or any sort of animal; which is how a name is
usually chosen for a particular Wau. Many actually believe that the
“Wau Jala Budi” got its name due to the shape of its tail which
resembles the ‘daun budi’; a type of leaf commonly found in the
state of Kedah. The word ‘jala’ which means net, was later
adapted because the strings attached to the tail of the Wau looked
like a net being cast into the air when the kite was in flight. The
two words were then later combined into one; thus the name “Wau
Jala Budi” was then acknowledged and used till this day.

The third and more commercially used of all the country’s official
kites is none other than the “Wau Kucing”. Commercially known
for its prominent use by the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as the
company’s corporate logo, the “Wau Kucing” derives its name
from the sound made by the Wau’s busur or strings that very
much resembles the sounds made by a cat. Originated from
Kelantan during the late 1960’s, the “Wau Kucing” was still
relatively new compared to the Malaysian kite scene as no one
really knew how to recreate this particular Wau apart from the kite
makers from Kelantan themselves. However, after many related
festivals held regionally, other kite makers from many other states
started to learn and practise the making of the “Wau Kucing”.

During the past, kite flying was seen as a seasonal event, usually
held immediately after the harvest of rice. But as the years pass
by, the Malaysian kites were not only present during ceremonial
functions but also in major competitions and international festivals
as well. Today, the Wau has come to be an artistic object which is
judged solely for its beauty, its intricate designs, combination
of colours, and the neatness of the workmanship.

Among the other types of Wau are the “Wau Dodo Helang”,
“Wau Kebayak”, “Wau Daun”, “Wau Kikik”, “Wau Merak”,
“Wau Puyuh”, “Wau Kapal”, “Wau Seri Bulan”, “Wau Helang”,

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“Wau Kangkang”, and the “Wau Seri Negeri”. Although beauty is

solely ones first focus when viewing a Wau, to the Wau
enthusiast, the most important factor is actually the sound or
‘denggung’ that resonates from the Wau when its high up in the
air; flying against the strong winds.

It is in fact up to us; the present generation to cultivate the love for

a fading cultural heritage such as the Wau. To preserve its
wonderful accompanying stories and folklore, to help mould the
new generation into future and even better kite makers than their
predecessors, and to bring the Wau into new uncharted heights on
an international level. It is hoped that the strings that keep the
beauty of our proud culture will be held longer and will be led up
higher into the sky for many years to come for the benefit and
knowledge of our future generation.

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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's
one of Malaysia's
national symbols, along
some others 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 also based on this kite.

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There are many type of wau in Malaysia. Each with its own
specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock
kite) are some of them.

Wau Bulan got its name from the crescent moon-like shape of its
lower part. Given the right color, wau bulan does resemble a rising
crescent moon when flown.

The size of wau bulan is bigger than any other Malaysian

traditional kite. The normal width are 2.5 meters and 3.5 meters
of height. This helps the decorations painted on the kite's body to
be visible when it is high in the air. To make it more distinctive,
wau bulan is normally decorated with large, strong-colored
patterns.

In each year, monsoon months (in a strong wind on the east

coast) is usually the village or whoever is organizing the
competition in wau, wau bulan party on a large scale is usually
visited by tourists around the world including America, China,
Japan, Denmark, and there are other countries other than
Australia to take part flew kites traditional respectively, this
festival also usually lasts for 2 or 3 days without stop. while visitors
can also enjoy the beautiful beach located on the east coast, for
example, Pantai Geting Seri Tujuh and others. The purpose of
the festival is held in conjunction with celebrating the monsoon
season to arrive.

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Farah

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Have you ever wonder what is that symbol emblazoned on the tail of all
Malaysian airplanes flown by Malaysia Airlines System (MAS)?
Although for most people, it is nothing more than just an emblem, it has a
huge significance for each and every Malaysian that makes them proud.
Known as 'wau', it is one of the oldest traditional games in the Malay

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culture. Dancing in the azure sky,

a wau or kite is accompanied by a
hummer, which produces various
buzzing and purring sounds when
soaring upon the wind. There are
something mystical about the
way this kite defies gravity by
swaying and climbing slowly
up the sky.

Kites are flown after the rice

harvesting season is over. People
are happy and free to pursue pastimes. A Malay kite combines the best of
skilled workmanship, dazzling colours and decoration. It exhibits
the creativity of the Malays and their talented craftsmanship in fashioning a
unique art form that has the highest possible level of aesthetics. A Malay
kite is not a schoolboy's toy as it normally measures 1.5 metres by 1.7 metres.
It is called wau because the shape of its wing is similar to an Arabic letter
that is pronounced as "wow". It has also been postulated that the word
"wau" originated from the Dutch word "wauw" that refers to a large
predator bird found in South-east Asia. When Melaka fell to the Dutch in
1641, the word was introduced to the local populace.

Wau can appear in all kind of shapes but the three main one are the famous
Wau Bulan or moon kite, named for its crescent like tail shape, the Wau
Jala Budi or women kite, which takes on the curves of a women, and the
Wau Burung Puyuh, the barred busted quail kite. Despite their different
names, these kites all share the same basic, bird-like shape, with slight
variations in their wings and tail.

The history and legends associated with the Malay kite are as colourful as
its designs. In ancient times, coastal inhabitants of the Malay peninsula
used kites fitted with lines and hooks to fish. Kites were also flown to act as
flying scarecrows while the farmers were busy in the paddy fields. In an
episode of the Makyong dance, a love story culminates in a happy ending
when two lovers are re-united by an unusual mean of transport. By clinging to
a giant kite rendered sky-borne by monsoon winds, a Malay prince flew to
his lover and landed on her enchanted castle amidst the clouds. The wau has
had an even more dramatic role in battle against a foreign army. Legend has
it that a Malay army was surrounded and about to surrender due to lack of
food and water. One blustery night, the head warrior ordered his troops to fly
a large number of kites fitted with bows. The loud droning that was created
frightened the enemy forces away, which did not want to fight against what
they perceived as demonic forces from the sky!

It takes about 2 days to 2 weeks of skill and patience to make a wau. The
frame is made from bamboo stems, which are split into thin strips. The
best species of bamboo for making kites is the thorn bamboo, which is
strong yet flexible. Each frame of a kite must have a ‘head’, a ‘spine’, a ‘waist’,
a ‘wing’ and a ‘tail’. After the frame is constructed, designs are traced on a
tinted and shiny glazed paper and then carefully cut out and pasted on paper
which is glued to the bamboo frame. The humming bow is attached to the
head of the kite, which is finally decorated with tassels at the tail to produce
the 'song' of the kite.

Each wau is designed according to its own set of elaborate motifs, adhering
to the traditional style of artwork expected of each design. All designs
must have a central flower called the ibu from which vines, leaves and
flowers sprout. The vine symbolises the path of a man's life and the
flowers, the women. The more meandering the vines, the more twists and

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turns in a man's life mean the more interesting is the person's life. In older
kites, flowers were depicted from the side and back, analogous to the shy and
reserved nature of women in those days, who never looked at you directly in
the face. Nowadays, flowers are depicted from the front. The middle sections
on the left and right sides of the wings are left devoid of patterns to provide
balance with the decorated areas. This empty area is called "golden deer",
and prevents the kite from being overwhelmed by a surfeit of patterns.

Apart from the patterns, choice of colours is also important in determining

quality. Colours that clash or show strong contrast are frowned upon.
Complementing or harmonious colours reflect on the emotional state of the
kite-maker. Soft colours such as shades of blues and purples indicate that
the kite-maker has a serene nature.

Khairuddin Ms

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