traditional tool in Kedah

1.Sape
Sape has four strings. In the past, loose ropes made ​​of fine strands of cane. Now, the fine wires are used as a loose rope as more easily available and more robust sound. Made of wood. Oval-shaped body and a long loose. Flat flabby face only, while the rear was loose drilled as sound box. Sape played by meribanya like harp. Fingers plucked strings loose. Then another hand fingers pressing the strings on the stick. Only melody played by a string only. The three strings only produce buzzing. Sape played for entertainment, ceremonial escort medicated and traditional dance performances accompany ngajat.



2.Pengisar Padi
Rice grinder is made ​​of bamboo. It is used as a rice mill to be turned into rice. Method of use, rice put in the blender and spun to separate the rice from the skin.

traditional clothing in Kedah

1.Century history of China Liang Dynasty Langkasuka mentioned that residents do not like long hair. Smooth shaved their heads and they wear clothing woven of cotton and sleeveless shirts. The women use cotton fabric and first ornament shaped like a ring hanging on the whole body.Clothing is often associated with fashion, however traditional dress of a nation is not fashion. Therefore, it does not change and in it contained the essence of the culture and civilization of the nation. It can be a classic lasting up to immortalize the beauty or clothing is loved, cherished and preserved.

>Bridal dress


Equipped with bridal jewelry tradition. A girl full of ornate jewelery.


>Cover Clothing Month

Protective clothing moon said Kedah princess dress. Female dress consists of kebaya length, cloth gloves and a scarf. Meanwhile menswear, the front side of the tunic, pants aceh, well and headdress.

>Shirts claypot Gulf Tekat


Shirts claypot Gulf Tekat gold thread, white, small floral design.

agriculture at kedah

1.In Traditional Rice Cultivation in Orissa
- Rice CultivationRice Cultivation System
Traditional way of rice cultivation system in the state can be classified into two seasons, namely:

plant rice season
harvest season


Traditional farming community started going to the field when the arrival of the rainy season. Currently they are busy preparing all the equipment related to the rice fields and also ensure their field plots in takungi adequate rainfall.

In field work, traditional paddy farming equipment such as plows, penyisir (comb), hoe, trowel, pangolins and other use. System In Orissa Traditional Way.




2.Freshwater Fishing Traditional way.
Freshwater fishing or traditional salted fish is a legacy that has been practiced by the Malays since time immemorial to the present day. Apart from the provision of resources to meet daily needs, it also serves as an activity to fill spare time to make out the gear and fishing.

Equipment such as traps, tangkul, nets, the cover, hook, sempila stakes, bok mengelau, jumper, prong and so is the fishing device characterized by its own catch. The shape and size of this device depends on the type of fish to be caught and fishing.

The areas of concern are fishing where there are plenty of fish in the hole gather like-hole or play current fish passage upstream or downstream. Strategic points such as water channels or discharged in the river to the fields, or vice versa, called Alor, loop water, drainage, irrigation and so on. In the area of a field or fields themselves also become the focus of fishing ground, particularly in the area of the so-called wells.

leader at kedah

1.Haji Mohamad Sheriff Bin Osman.

2.Tunku Ismail Bin Tunku Yahaya.

Before his introduction Minister, Sultan's assistant position in the state administration known as the Prime Minister. Since 1870 more at the time of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Mukarram Shah, Wan Muhammad Saman was appointed as Prime Minister in the State of Orissa. Then, when the Second World War and when the formation of the Federation of Malaya in 1948, the post of Prime Minister abolished and replaced by the office of the Minister General. Given the situation in the state is less stable when the effects of the war and the introduction of the Malayan Union by the British, Chief Minister said the manner of appointment varies from time to time.

Prior to the first general elections, each corporate officer who had been Secretary of State has the opportunity to be appointed a Chief Minister. When elections were held in 1955, two years before independence, the selection of the Chief Minister to appoint based on 2/3 support obtained by the candidate in a meeting of the State from the winning party in the elections. The Sultan as the head of the state administration has absolute power to appoint government officials including the Minister. Therefore, confirmation of the appointment of a Chief Minister must obtain the prior consent of the Sultan.

However, the manner of appointment of the Chief Minister of Orissa has not changed much so far and that its importance is one's experience in efficiency and facilitate the administration of the existing administrative system.

history of traditional games

1.Tuju Para

Direction usually to tie the parcel, made a special tool in children's toys. Evidently inspired children so creative and made ​​it possible whatever object game. Perhaps after studying the properties of an elastic rubber band and (elastic), I settled on the idea to create a game in the form of slingshots or attacking.

Simulation games are proof that the child was creative in diversifying the game. In this game, the equipment needed is a total sap and two straight sticks about 30 cm. If no branch or trunk wood enough children. Bracelets readily available. Grocery stores usually do have a rubber band. It's also cheap. This gives the child an opportunity to play comfortably without the constraints of financial problems.

step for play.

2.Ketuk Pedang.

Tap the sword is a racing game concept site points. Apart from the name of this sword also tap other name of "konda-Kondi". The game is usually played in open spaces and open. Lelakilah children who regularly take part. This game is quite rough and may injure if not cautious.

Tool that should be in this game simple enough that 2 sticks and one long stick. Long timber called a "mother" and a short called "children". For the complete terms of this game, a special hole should be dug in the ground. Who is eligible to start spanking? A special lottery conducted. Representatives of both their teams are required standing up holes dug in the back line made ​​a few steps from the hole.

Kedah History

1.Kedah has the distinction of being the "Rice-bowl of Malaysia" - a term that takes on aesthetic significance when one sees the rice fields for themselves: the flat expanse of padis against a backdrop of rolling hills provides a picture of utter serenity that lulls the senses.

Off Kedah's western shores are clusters of sun-drenched islands that comprise the legendary archipelago of Langkawi, easily the most popular resort location in the country. More than a land of mere scenery, however, Kedah is also the site of Malaysia's most extensive ruins. In the Bujang Valley are the sprawling remains of a Hindu kingdom believed to date back to the 6th century A.D.

Like Malaysia's other states, Kedah has its share of rich cultural traditions, songs and dances. Due to its close proximity to Thailand, some of these traditions are Thai in influence and origin, and faces of Kehah's people often bear signs of Thai or Achinese ancestry.

2.LOCATION & POPULATION

Kedah sits in the northwest corner of Peninsular Malaysia. The state is fairly small, covering an area of 9,425 sq km that consists mostly of expansive padi fields and gently rolling hills. Off its coast are the isles of Langkawi, and rising to meet the western shoreline is the mountain of Gunung Jerai (1,200 meters above sea level). Kedah's population of about one million is primarily Malay, though there are significant Chinese and Indian minorities.