Batik Of The Region
Batik is one of the Malay art heritage since generations. Batik includes motifs that symbolize the relation of two countries, Malaysia and Indonesia and its nearby region. Video contents are in bilingual.
Batik is one of the Malay art heritage since generations. Batik includes motifs that symbolize the relation of two countries, Malaysia and Indonesia and its nearby region. Video contents are in bilingual.
The batik industry in Malaysia expands in all aspects especially in its usage of materials, motifs and techniques. Till today, there are several widely used technique such as block technique, sketch, stensil or print, chanting and resis technique without using candling method which is called 'tritik' and tie dying. Each technique will produce different batik motifs and design. Video contents are in bilingual.
Tengkolok is a type of head dress used since the period of Malay Sultanate. In Negeri Sembilan, Tengkolok is widely known as 'Destar'. The arts skills and creativity of the folder known as 'Tukang Lipat' gives variation in designing the Destar. The designs are destar 'Kacang Dua Helai Daun', 'Dendam Tak Sudah', 'Sarang Kerengga', and 'Solok Timba'. Each curve and folded arcs represents its own unique philosophy and identity. Video contents are in bilingual.
'Tikar Pandak' is a kind of mat that originated from Negeri Sembilan, a land rich with Malay culture heritage. 'Tikar Pandak' is a compulsory item in most of Negeri Sembilan's ceremonies such as the ruler's installation, appointment, funeral, engagement and marriage. This mat is made of woven screw-pines leaves known as 'mengkuang' and decorated with golden thread and framed on a piece of colored cloth. Video contents are in bilingual.
A total of 25 shrines of Muslim Shrines significant Islamis heritage sites at 23 sites are scattered around to the west of Cape Town. This documentary are evidences of the earliest Malay settlement in Cape Town as well as provide an insight into the propagation of Islam here. Video contents are in bilingual.
Documentation regarding keris as a precious cultural heritage of Malay race, having strong associations with heroism and mysticism, and figuring prominently in Malay legends and Malay history. Video contents are in bilingual.
This documentary refers to the evolution of the oldest rock formation in Malaysia, which took place in Langkawi. The geological history of Langkawi, Malaysia begins in Cambrian period, according to the Geological Time Scale circa 550 million years ago. Contents are in bilingual.
This documentary features the act of worshipping at the beach by the Mah Meri community in Kampung Sungai Judah, Carey Island, Banting. This tradition is held annually to acknowledge the Moyang Getah or Metah regarded as sacred.
This video documentation compile various artifacts and monument or regards to the reign of the Perak\s Sultanate history and the close relation with the local socio-culture along the Perak river. Available in English version only.
Epic about sailing, the shipping architecture, creativity and the intelligence of the sea masters are well noted in many Malay states and countries that described the trad, political ties and the history of the legendry Malay conquerer through the water route. Video contents are in bilingual.