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| image credit - http://waukite.blogspot.my/ |
Wau bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some others being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top.The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite).
There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants
source : Wikipedia
Pak Shafie had dreamed about being a Wau and soaring as high as the Wau he crafts and seeing the world as a Wau would.
The short video below tells Pak Shafie's story.
Pak Shafie at work. Pak means 'uncle' in Malay
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| image credit - Udey Ismail @ http://blog.udeyismail.net/ |
The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite).
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That was really neat to watch, Veronica. I liked how modern day technology could help him achieve his dream of seeing what his kite sees when it is flying. It is sad that it is basically a lost art and that no one wants to step up in his shoes so to speak to make kites nowadays. You wonder how special that last kite he makes will be.
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ReplyDeleteThat was a good question to ask him about the dream. What a shame that no one in the new generation has been found to learn from him and carry on his tradition. That is wonderful that he got to use the technology in such a fun way. :)
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ReplyDeleteNice article. But some facts must be corrected. No doubt that the late Pak Shafie was one of the best traditional kite maker during his time but there are many more before and after him. Traditional kite making is alive in Malaysia. Well, at least I am. The kite pictured above is mine, probably taken from my waukite.blogspot. In Malaysia there is a National Kite Council. There are few major International Kite Competitions and Festivals namely Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival, Kelantan International Kite Festival, Bintulu International Kite Festival organized annually. Traditional kites are competed during these festivals.
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