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The Cradle of Malay Culture where the landscape is a charming blend of quaint villages, small towns and from those homes can see the Malay heritage and culture. See the various handicrafts such as the giant kites, batiks and many interesting souvenirs. See folk arts and performances such as the Wayang Kulit (Shadow puppetry) or try your hand at playing the Kertok (coconut husk) or the Rebana ubi (Huge colorful drum). Try Kelantan’s local food such as the famous Nasi Kerabu or the Nasi Gagang. Come to Kelantan and experience all!
Famed for its crafts and arts, the cottage industry continues to thrive on a large scale due to the much demand. Learn and see about the process of how they make batik fabrics, the giant kites, bags and many interesting handicrafts made.
Browse through a collection of unique handicrafts and souvenirs or watch cultural performances that are held occasionally. At the craft museum exhibits embroidered fabrics, songkets, batik, silver to pandanus mats and more. Learn about the history and processes of making these handicrafts.
Where arts and traditional performances are the signature attractions of Kelantan, watch the Wayang Kulit (Shadow puppetry) performance, try out the rebana ubi (huge colorful drum) or kertok (coconut husk percussion instruments) and see the famous gasing (spinning tops). Performances are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Shadow plays on the first and third weeks of the month.
Be fascinated by the royal Malay customs and traditions where in the museum visitors can learn about the royal engagements, weddings and other ceremonial occasions. View the beautiful carved craftsmanship of the building with its iron grills and carved wooden panels.
This bustling bazaar is a landmark attraction and is the most photographed building in the state. Explore the market that is mostly run by women and see the locals flock here to buy from fruits to vegetables and many more.
Kelantan has some of the impressive Buddhist temples. The well known is Wat Photivihan in Kampung Jambu where it houses the largest reclining Buddha in Southeast Asia and another one in Kampung Bunuhan, Wat Machimmaram is famed for its sitting Buddha. Wat Mai Suwankhiri or the Dragonboat temple is another famous landmark.
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