kite
Partly due to the specific location of facing the South China Sea which brings to this land wind that can make a kite fly as high as one wishes, flying a kite in the clear blue sky of Terengganu was once played by farmers on leveled ground after the post-harvesting season, but it now attracts people from all walks of life. Over the years, kite festivals have encouraged creativity in kite-making, thus resulting in the shape of the fish, cat, but the famous huge moon-kite(wau bulan) remains as popular as it was years ago.
Gasing(giant top spinning)
Giant top spinning is no chid's game! each gasing or top weights approximately 5kg and the wooden tops are as big as the size of dinner plate. It calls for strength, coordination, and skill. The gasing , if expertly hurled, can spin for as long as 2 hours. Top spinning competition is an annual feature in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Kaki Hantu (stilt walk)
Youngsters in the village usually play this game in the evening. Normally 2 will be in a group, both of them apart from the other with a distance of 40 to 50 feet between. The group who finishes the walking before others will be the winner of the game.
Tapak Gajah (Elephant steps)
A pair of coconut shell piecing with rope will be used in this game. Each group will consist of 2 participants. The first participant will wear the coconut shell on foot and holding the robe in hand then walk to his group member. When reaches the destination, the shell will be given to the friend. The group that reaches the ending point the first will be the winner.
BY : NOOR AMIRA ASNIETA BINTI ASMAWI
PTM180406450
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