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Silat
Silat is the Malay art of self-defence. This fascinating Malay sport is
also a dance form. It has been known in the Malay Archipelago for
hundreds of years. In this art of self-defence, the practitioner also
develops spiritual strength according to the tenets of Islam. And this
is one main reason as to why many young Malay youths, both males and
females, are drawn to its art. There are many silat groups in Malaysia.
Some of them are known as silat gayung, silat cekak, silat kalimah and
many others. Silat demonstrations are held during weddings, national
celebrations, and of course during silat competitions.
Sepak Takraw
Sepak Takraw is one of Malaysia's most popular sports. Players use
heels, soles, in-steps, thighs, shoulders and heads-everything but
hands-to keep the small rattan ball aloft.
Congkak
A game of wits and skill utilising a, congkak board and playing seed.
Kite-Flying
What used to be a post-harvesting pastime amongst padi farmers,
kite-flying now has become an international event. Various festivals are
organised which draw participation from countries like Netherlands,
Japan, Germany, Belgium and Singapore. A wau is known for its creative
shapes and features. The wau bulan or moon kite is one of the more
popular shapes.
Top Spinning
A game requiring manual dexterity, timing and strengh, a Gasing
(spinning top) can weigh about 4 kg and sometimes can be as big as a
dinner plate. Top-spinning was a post-harvesting pastime when friendly
competitions were held between neighbouring villages. Today, they are
held at national levels.
Wayang Kulit
Wayang Kulit or "shadow play" is performed by casting animated
shadows on a screen. The puppet characters are taken from the Hindu
epics the Ramayana or Mahabharata.
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