A Whole New Experience with WAU BULAN..:)

Good Evening readers! Today's post is going to be a bit different with the previous post about the 'Wau Bulan'. I decided to share my experience teaching the Koreans how to sing and dance the 'Wau Bulan' in this post. It was an unforgettable experience for the Koreans and myself. :)

On the 15th until 21stJanuary2011, the Faculty of Education UiTM Shah Alam conducted a 'Student Exchange Program' in collaboration with the 'Kyung Hee University' from South Korea. The faculty acted as the host while the Koreans were the participants. There were 24 Korean students and 2 of their professors. I was one of the student committees appointed for the program. I held the responsibility of conducting cultural activities for I have wide e

xperience in traditional dance and Malay culture.

My job was to teach a local traditional dance to the Koreans. I chose the 'Wau Bulan' for it has a catchy and lively melody. Besides, everybody(the committees and UiTM students) know the song. So, they will be able

to sing and dance along to the 'Wau Bulan'. Here, I am going to showyou the progress of the teaching from the start till the end.

• Sunday, January 16th 2011

Session 1

On the welcoming day, which is Sunday, I got the dancers from Prisma Seni to perform the Wau Bulan for the Koreans.

That was was a short yet sweet introduction to them.

These are the

dancers. They were wearing the One Malaysia costumes.

Some of the Korean students who voluntered

to try the 'Wau Bulan' with the dancers.

These are the reactions we got from the Koreans.

They were excited to see the 'Wau Bulan'.

Session 2

We had the 2nd session after lunch where

it was the turn for the COMMITTEES to demonstrate

the 'Wau Bulan' to the Koreans.

Session 3

After that, we first taught them how to sing the 'Wau Bulan'song. We show the lyrics on the slide and taught them the melody. It took quite a while to teach them the pronunciation. Apart from that, everything was alright.

~(^_^)~

Wau Bulan.

Hello readers! Last week, I have explained to you about the song 'Wau Bulan'.Somehow, I have a hunch saying that you are more curious on the 'Wau Bulan' which is our traditional Malaysian kite itself. Why the shape of the kite is in that way? Why does the olden days people create the Wau Bulan? These questions must have been haunting your mind for the past few days.

But please. Don't worry.

I am here to help for I am going to satisfy your curiosity by answering those questions. :)

~waaw- the Arabic letter~

Do you know that the word 'WAU' is believed to have been derived from the Arabic letter ' و'. The letter is pronounced as 'waaw'. Similar to the wau. This is because the shape of the wing resembles the outline of the particular letter. You can refer to the picture of the 'Wau bulan' below and you may compare it to the letter 'و'. Besides the esthetical shape, the kite has a sharp front which looks like a 'spear' to give an aerodynamic characteristic which helps it to move across strong winds.

~ a flying Wau Bulan~

In the past, farmers used the wau as a sort of flying scarecrow to ward off birds from their paddy field. Apart from that, it was also mentioned that the sounds made by the 'wau' once it was airborne, lull their children to sleep. Why? The 'Wau Bulan' made a coarse and masculine sound which terrifies the children. This gave the farmers ample time to grow their crops without any distraction.

Here, we have just learned a new fact about 'Wau Bulan'. It is not merely a traditional kite which act as traditional games. Instead, it serves farmers to chase away crows and other birds from destroying their crops. We should learn from the olden days people who have been so creative in boosting their agricultural products. Aren't we proud to have the 'Wau Bulan'? It is not just mesmerizing in terms of look and creation but VERY USEFUL and meritorious at the same time..

~(^_^)~ enjoy reading..!

Ewah ewah. Ewah bulan.

Ewah ewah. Ewah bulan.

Ewah bulan. Teraju tiga.

Ewah ewah. Ewah bulan.

Ewah bulan. Teraju tiga.

Ini malam, sama-sama.

Sama-sama bersukaria.

Ini malam. Sama-sama.

Sama-sama bersukaria.

Greetings dear readers! I am going to start my blog today with the verses from 'Wau bulan', which is a popular Kelantanese folk song. I believe that 99% of Malaysians are familiar with the song. So, what happen to the 1%? Well, they are still babies who can't sing yet. It shows that everyone in Malaysia knows this song. Our mothers used to lullaby us with this all-time favourite folk song for it is simple, yet beautiful.

~wau bulan~

Have you ever wondered, what the song is mainly about, whenever your mouth is humming the tune of this catchy and lively song? Yes! You are right. The song is actually about the 'wau' itself where it stands for its name, 'Wau Bulan'(Malaysian traditional kite).

The song was produced spontaneously long long ago by a man whose feeling was filled with excitement and happiness while playing the 'Wau Bulan'. The first verse mentioned about the kite. How amazing it is to see the 'Wau Bulan' soaring high in the sky. Where in the second verse, it is described that the people would gather among themselves for a fiesta at night after a 'Wau Bulan' is flown during the day.The Wau Bulan is the symbol of happiness and joyous to the people.

~ a Kelantanese man with the 'Wau Bulan'~

~(^_^)~ enjoy reading...!

Kekecewaan memang sangat menyakitkan...

Yesterday was the most frustrated day of my life.
It was my first handling a trip to Kg. Sg. Bumbun Pulau Carey.
I had a high expectation that everything is going to be well according to plan.
But, it all became thrash. We did not get the mask we want.
We did not get to learn the Mahmeri dance. What I can say is that it was a 'bullshit' trip.
Im also frustrated because my club mate did not received what they should gotten which is a well-deserved entertainment.
I feel so frustrated that I would runaway from them forever.
It is so frustrating. Why is this happening.
The event leaves a bad impression of me to them.
I'm such bad event manager..
I could died because of this...

something to cherish about....

i am part of them......i like the design, seriously...LOVE IT!!

I know where I am going....

I know where I am going. Is that true? I have made a big decision to continue my study in Degree in TeSL, UiTM. Do you think it is that big? For me, yes it is. This is a 'once a life time' decision which will lead me to my destiny. TESL is my calling. I am determine to do it and I am going for it. But, why UiTM? People has been calling UiTM with lots of unacceptable names. Some people just condemn the institution and think that it is just where the Malays having fun. I don't care about what they say about UiTM. Because I know the real Uitm. The one year I had during my foundation in UiTM was my best year ever. I owe so much to my lecturers, UiTM staffs and buddies who have helped me along those hard and rocky path.

U guys know what??.... I am going to finish my studies here. I don't care what would PEOPLE say..



ENCIK ABU BAKAR from LINTON COLLEGE!! You have no right to condemn my ideal place of higher institution! You even called our previous prime minister wrongly when you referred to him as Badawi. Have u no idea that Badawi is his father?? Please lah encik. I know u were just doing ur job as a promoter BUT u have no right of provoking other people and condemn other institution. What?? Studying in the oversea is better?? Ouh, PLease....U narrow-minded Encik Abu Bakar.. Malaysia has the same level education as any other developed countries. Don't u ever try to condemn on Malaysian Education to other countries. If our level of education is that bad, where do all our ministers come from?? Still, they are the product of Malaysia itself.
When u talk about those 'trash' about our local education, have u ever thought about ur own self? Aren't u ur self a Malaysian? Or are u NOT???

ENCIK ABU BAKAR..I have a reminder for: Watch out for ur own words. Be careful or else it will get back to u!!!!!



The first reason I was interested in TESL is the fact that it trains me to sosialise with people. I want to do something for my comunity. I want to help them. This is the only way I can help them. I don't have money to buy them food and stuff. I don't have what it takes to become politicion in order to fight for their right. The only thing that I can offer them is "EDUCATION". To be precise English. I am not doing TESL just for myself but for my parents, Allah and people. Hopefully, my good intention will be blessed by Allah. I need strength to face all these.



I used to be unsure when people ask me about becoming an English teacher.
But now...What can I say. Yes, I am going to become an English teacher..BRING IT ON! Yeahhh!....



:D......

Thomas and Uber....cup of tea....

YOu guys know, what cup are these? These are the very 'chased after' CUPs in the world. THOMAS is for the men while UBER is for the women..:))


Last night, the Malaysian player lost to the Japanese. A 3-2 lost. It is quite a disappointment to the nation and many people show their unsatisfaction through facebook and other stuff. I watched the game but I was only focused on 'Hafiz Hashim vs Sato' s game. I am very curious about Hafiz. He was the 2003 All-England Champion but he seemed to be a bit fragile with his performance. I believe many Malaysians are being curious about him. He is one of the most successful malay badminton players besides the Sidek's brothers. After the 2003 All-England, he seemed to be drowning.



Hafiz Hashim. the 2003 All-England Open Champion.
Somehow, as a Malaysian and a badminton fan, I have faith in him. He is just a normal human being like each and one of us. The different is, he carries the burden of our nation to the world stage. Why not we let him stand back on his feet and prove to us that he has what it takes to be a champion. If only he can read my blog right now. I just want him to know that we Malaysian just want him to enjoy the game and do the best he can to grab that Thomas cup of tea for Malaysia just like how he did for the 2003 All-England Open .We all know that it is stressful but with our support, HE CAN DO IT!!. Go Hafiz!! We have your back...:)





Now, we have Datuk Lee Chong Wei. He is a great example of a very resilient person. He is the backbone of our team. He is very high-spirited and he is willing to do anything for the nation. what i was touched was the fact that he speaks our national language whenever he is interviewed by any reporter. He is the true model of 1 Malaysia!! Thank u Chong Wei..(p/s: if only he read this..Im watching him playing against Peter Gade..)...:))






At last, the legendary Sidek Brothers.. ( they are some kind of the Warner Brothers huh in the sports arena..). I remember of reading their comics since I was 5. The age where I started to read very well. Actually, I learn to read through their comcs... Oupps..the lightning.....


to be continued...........:)