Dear readers. How are you? Im sorry for keeping the next post for too long. I've been busy with my schedule and it is really sad seeing my juniors(The Asasians of 2010-2011) graduated. Some might continue pursuing TeSL but some are NOT. Well, it's alright. Let's move on to our Wau Bulan.:)
Today, I am going to tell you the legend behind the 'Wau Bulan'. One of the Malaysian official kites. The Wau Bulan is not merely a traditional Malay kite for it has it's own mystical story to be told.
The Wau Bulan's name takes place after the shape of the moon. The tail of the Wau is the reason behind this because it resembles a crescent. The 'Wau Bulan' is known for its easy handling and stability during strong winds.
The origin of the Wau Bulan has been said during the days of the Sriwijaya Empire, where according to legend, a young prince named 'Dewa Muda' utilised the usage of the Wau by mapping out the districts he had conquered on it. He will then display the 'Wau' to his people.
It started where he would first go deep into a cave to meditate and experience spiritual premonitions before setting off to war. When he is ready to leave the cave, he usually emerges with a wire frame of what was believed to be the wire frame of a 'Wau Bulan'.
The fine patterns of flowers and leaves were said to have symbolised the districts he had successfully conquered. Therefore, everytime he returns from a battle, the flowers and leaf patterns on his Wau will continue to grow. It symbolises the strength of his empire, much to the pride and delight of his people.
Apart from that, according to fabled beliefs, it is said that 'Dewa Muda' had a spiritual link to his wau. some believed that he had gained special spiritual guidance by flying up to the heavens on his 'Wau Bulan' and cultivated a spiritual relationship with the inhabitants of another world.
Today, the 'Wau Bulan' present in the modern society has evolved with a more up to date look compared to its original design.The upper and lower part of the Wau increased in length compared to the originally rounded shape. Where else, the busur(string) attached to the head of the Wau emits a coarser sound compared to the softer sounds made by the wau Bulan in yesteryears.
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