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Istiadat Tabal Mandi Balai, A Symbol of the Panglima Kinta Seri Amar Diraja Perak Lineage
The Istiadat Tabal Mandi Balai, a symbol of the Panglima Kinta Seri Amar Diraja Perak lineage. After a 43-year hiatus, the ceremony was held today as part of the 18th Dato Panglima Kinta, Dato Ab Wahab Azizul Hassan's installation ceremony at the official residence of the Orang Besar Jajahan Kinta.
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Respect the Perak State Anthem
Respect the Perak State Anthem. The school students sang the Perak state anthem in Malay! Notice how confusing this situation is. The Perak state anthem is not Negaraku, and it is sung in Malay, not Mandarin. Yet, it was rudely twisted by political leaders.
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Panjut: Lighting Up Aidilfitri with a Fading Tradition
Panjut: Lighting Up Aidilfitri with a Fading Tradition. A photo essay of the panjut atmosphere around Kampung Kepayang Fair Park. As dusk falls before Aidilfitri, the atmosphere in villages across Malaysia, especially in Perak, transforms. Rows of shimmering oil lamps are hung on long bamboo poles, creating...
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Kampung Talang Cannon: A Tradition That Shakes Up Raya Eve
The Kampung Talang Cannon is a tradition that shakes up Raya Eve. Behind the hustle and bustle of modern cities, there are still corners of rural Malaysia that firmly uphold ancestral heritage. One of them is located in Kuala Kangsar, Perak—a small village called Kampung Talang, which...
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Orang Perak Revives the Tradition of Sending Raya Cards
Orang Perak Revives the Tradition of Sending Raya Cards. In an effort to uphold a fading tradition, Orang Perak has taken the initiative today to send nearly 50 Raya cards to state dignitaries and several selected individuals. This step is not just...
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Perak Possesses the Most Beautiful Tengkolok Heritage
As we all know, the Malay Peninsula is famous for the tengkolok, a traditional male headgear that embodies philosophy and serves as a symbol of social status in Malay society. This is also true in Perak, where the Perak tengkolok is considered one of the most beautiful heritage headgear styles.
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Perak-Born Couple Hosts Malacca Sultanate-Themed Wedding
It was a different story for a couple from Bagan Datuk, Perak, who concluded their journey to the wedding dais with a unique theme on September 24, 2016. Their wedding reception was themed after the Malacca Sultanate era. Admittedly, it is rare for us at orangperak.com to hear of a wedding reception that highlights traditions and culture with a Malacca Sultanate theme.
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An Explanation of the Banjar Community's 'Pukung' Tradition in Perak
The 'berpukung' tradition is very popular among those of Banjar descent. It wouldn't feel right without it; every child born of Banjar descent must experience being 'pukung'.
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Customs and Traditions of Perak Malay Weddings
Fundamentally, there are eight steps that a groom must follow to marry a young woman from Perak. However, these steps are not mandatory, and most people today no longer strictly adhere to them.
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Naming System for Perak-Born Children
Every Perak-born child and anyone marrying into a Perak family should know about the traditional naming conventions and titles used in Perak. While birth-order titles like 'along' and 'angah' are common elsewhere, Perak has unique nuances that modern society may have overlooked.
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Orang Asli in Perak Create Malaysia's Longest Sash
The Malaysia Book of Records has officially recognized the longest sash created and produced by the residents of Kampung Chenderong Kelubi.
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The Fading Tradition of 'Usung Rumah'
Today, many are unaware of the practice of moving houses. It was a popular activity in our country where people used collective human effort to physically relocate an entire house.