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Gasing

Gasing is one of the most popular games among children in Malaysia.There are various type of ‘gasing’ in Malaysia such as ‘Gasing Kelamar’, ‘Gasing Jantung’, Gasing Piring atau Leper’, ‘Gasing Telur’, ‘Gasing Beremang’, ‘Gasing Melayu’, ‘Gasing Cina’, ‘Gasing Buku Benang’ dan ‘Gasing Pinang’.Most of the children prefer to play with Malay and chinese styles because their size is small and easy to play.

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Wau

Wau game is one of the traditional games of the Malays since hundreds of years ago. The game contains elements of authentic Malay culture. This can be seen in the form of patterns and designs available on the wau. The word “wau” is said to derive from the word Thailand as the state of Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis and Kedah use the word. Word kite is used in many states in the West and South Coast of Peninsular Malaysia such as Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Johor. This can be proved by Tun Seri Lanang note stating that Raja Ahmad flying a kite together young men and royal family, and was not called playing wau. In addition, the appearance of the name is also associated wau resulting sound of a tied bow wau. When raised into the air, the leaves ibus installed on the bow will produce a sound “wau”, “wau”, “wau” is rhythmic.

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