ARTS & CULTURE Cuti-cuti to Malaysia

Many traditional arts, culture and handicrafts are kept alive by the communities. During festivals and special occasions the communities perform traditional dances and shows. Beside religious festivals, the communities get together to celebrate public events like the Chingay in Penang and Merdeka Day. In the eastern states, the harvest season is celebrated with the giant kites, top spinning and traditional puppet shows. Arts and Culture

Many traditional arts, culture and handicrafts are kept alive by the communities. During festivals and special occasions the communities perform traditional dances and shows.

Beside religious festivals, the communities get together to celebrate public events like the Chingay in Penang and Merdeka Day.

In the eastern states, the harvest season is celebrated with the giant kites, top spinning and traditional puppet shows.

Joget – Traditional barn-dance Wayang Kulit – Puppet Show Giant Kite – The Wau Bulan Top Spinning – Gasing Rattan Football – Sepak Takraw Martial Art – Silat Batik & Songket Arts and Culture (cont’)

Joget – Traditional barn-dance

Wayang Kulit – Puppet Show

Giant Kite – The Wau Bulan

Top Spinning – Gasing

Rattan Football – Sepak Takraw

Martial Art – Silat

Batik & Songket