Wau

Wau or Kite in Malay is a uniquely designed Malaysian kite that has flown since times past. It is called 'Wau' because the shape of its wing is similar to an Arabic letter (wow). It is a marvelous tradition inherent to the culture of the people, especially in the Eastern States of the Malayan Peninsula.Wau game is one of the traditional game of the Malays since hundreds of years before. Today, the kite is still widely found in the traditionally rich states like Kelantan and Terengganu.Wau is usually played during the harvest time.The game contains elements of native Malay culture. This can be seen in the form of patterns and designs found on the wau.Main ingredients to make wau is bamboo, yarn, paper, glue and a knife shape. Wau has four main parts, namely the head, wings, tail and waist.In making a wau, bamboo is used for the frame. The bamboo is split and soaked in mud for two weeks.It is because to make the frame more flexible and long lasting.Framework that has been completed will be affixed with three layers of paper thin and transparent with different colors.Normally the wau is played by two people,one people will hold the wau and the other one will hold the rope.

Type of wau:

1)Wau Bulan





















2)Wau Helang





















3)Wau Kucing