KELANTAN
Kelantan state is my favorite in Malaysia so far. It's where Malay traditions are strongest. The people are not yet caught in the mad rush to "development" that is occurring in the West Coast. Probably the arrival point for original Malays to the peninsula but later history tied to Southern Thai Sultanates. It resisted English colonization and still tries to maintain its autonomy within federation. Only state with opposition party in power. It has abundant forests and a nice coast.
Typical kampung(village) wood house
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Floating houses on Sungai (River) Kelantan
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Abundance at the colorful Central Market
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Afternoon game of "Sepak Takraw" popular football/volleyball hybrid
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Religious police chasing customers from popular Night Market during prayer time
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Traditional Fisherman at Sabak beach (scene of Japanese landing at WW2 start)
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Silat (traditional Martial Art)
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Kelantan is well known for its Batik |
Gasing (Tops)can spin more than one hour
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A Kris (dagger) craftsman shows his wares |
Coastal Kampung scene with fish trap
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Shadow puppets are popular entertainment
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