my practical involvement

assalamualaikum :)

Before i join the TIC organization (Kelantan Tourist Information Centre), i don't even know much and never went to any events related to the Kelantanese traditional games or activities even i am a kelantanese, huhu..maybe its due to my parents do not expose much about that to me and it seems not essential at all to them..

btw, here are some events that i have joined..its really enjoyable indeed.. :)

the first one is shadow puppet show or it is called 'wayang kulit'.

it was held at the cultural centre in Kota Bharu, just around the corner of TIC office. it was started around 9pm and ended at 12pm.

the photos are not really clear though :(

wayang kulit is one of the unique and indigenous theatre shows which use shadow and light base to express the stories. the casting is made up from the carving of buffalo skin and attached to bamboos. and when it is put behind the white fabric and under a lamp as a source og light, the shadow will be display on fabric skin.

the stories of "wayang kulit" are normally based on the classic tale and have moral value that can be followed by all walks of life. it might use the traditional languages and melody based on the stories. it includes the stories from India classic poem " the Mahabhrata " and "Ramayana" which are very famous.

this play which has been generated from one generation to generation is normally performed at night during gatherings and fairs. the puppeteer, called "Tok Dalang" is the main performer who manipulates the "Wayang Kulit" puppets while narrating the story.

for more details about wayang kulit or shadow puppet play

u can go to these links :

- http://www.shahnon.com/shadowplay/design/htm

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/shadow_play

we can get so much fun enjoying this wayang kulit shows as it serves us the best historical stories besides humouring us.

there will be shadow puppet shows at cultural centre in Kota Bharu starting the beginning of February.

come and bring all of your family members and friends to watch this spectacular shows and also to bring up the name of wayang kulit so that it never lose in our memories.

don't forget yaa... :)