Kelantan: tradition of engagement

Kelate's Culture of Engagement and Married

1. Spy
- The purpose of spy is a "sign" that the girl is a relationship. Parents often both sides just come.
- Some old man just came with cloth or rattan side ring and will discuss the engagement date.

2. Engaged
- Quite lively event was also attended by close relatives.
- Started with the poem .. fiancee will often come to the house of the girl with a pair of baju melayu impose Matching with the girls.
- Started with the poem and talk about the wedding date.
- After that the ceremony initiated by the mother sheathe finger ring to woman while her father sheathe finger ring to men.
- Fiancee trays usually start with 3, 5, 7 or 9 maximum tray and return the same habit. example: men take 5 trays and trays of woman replied 5

3. Dowry
- Our advantage is our Kelantan women pass but we had no dowry, dowry means this woman is an absolute ownership to be acquired during the marriage later.
- The trend now 9 thousand on Okeh accompanied by a number of trays agreed by partners.
- That's why our wedding costs more expensive because the cost of feasts, trays, thrones, photographer and goodies not include in Okeh dowry. for example: RM 10 K dowry and other marriage work cost is RM 10 K. so you've RM 20K, right?

4. Recognizing Ceremony
- One of the slots will be available during the later facet of where family members will go up to the dais and shook the military bride and give some money to the bride.
-intended to introduce members of their families while giving a little gift in the form of money. brides also have to provide special goodies to those who come to know this ye.
- Splatter and flour remain fresh
- May He used this money to pay debts honeymoon or wedding.

5. Visit
- The visit to his house to celebrate the presence of a new law in the family.
- Will be accompanied by a number of trays as gifts to men.
- Usually the man is not lively shopping at home as women but still depends on individual ability.

Most Wanted Budu

Introducing Special Gravy in Kelantan...

Budu is a fish sauce and one of the best known fermented seafood products in Kelantan, Malaysia as well as Southern Thailand.

It is traditionally made by mixing anchovy and salt in the range of ratio of 2:1 to 6:1 and allow to ferment for 140 to 200 days. It is used as a flavoring and is normally taken with fish, rice and raw vegetables.

It is similar to the patis in Philippines, ketjap-ikan in Indonesia, ngapi in Burma, nuoc mam in Vietnam, ishiru or shottsuru in Japan, colombo-cure in India and Pakistan, yeesu in China and aekjeot in Korea.

The fish product is the result of hydrolysis of fish and microbial proteases. The flavor and aroma of Budu are produced by the action of proteolytic microorganisms surviving during the fermentation process. Palm sugar and tamarind are usually added to promote the browning reaction occur and resulting in dark brown color. The ratio of fish to salt plays an important key in the final desired product. The different concentration of salt influences the microbial and enzymatic activity, resulting in different flavors. The microorganisms found during Budu production are generally classified as halophilic. The microorganisms play important roles in protein degradation and flavor-aroma development.

It is a traditional condiment in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in the state of Kelantan. Even ethnic Chinese in Kelantan are involved in Budu production. Anchovy and it's products like budu is high in protein and uric acid content, thus not recommended for people with gout condition. However, uric acid content in anchovy is actually lower than tuna.

Budu which was made from anchovy sauce have shown potential as an anti-cancer agent.

Budu also as a food sourced from fish have potential as brain food.

New form of budu in powder forms have been developed by Politeknik Kota Bharu (PKB) student. This allow easier storage and transport as it is lighter and less prone to bottle breakage.

Traditional Food of Kelantan

Kuih-Muih

Kelantan  famous with food and cakes that are sweet and delicious. Among traditional cakes of Kelantan are:

Apam Sri Ayu

Apam Kastad

Akok Piana

Tepung Boko

Cara Manis

Cucur

Akok

Kuih Belimbing

Tepung Pelita

Nekbat

Buah Gomok

Che Mek

Jala Mas, Buah Tanjung, Tahi Itik

Pulut Pisang

Kuih Peria

Butir Nangka

Lompat Tikam

Puteri Mandi

Tapai

Tepung Bungkus

Introducing Our Kelantan State

Ambo Anok Kelate!

When we talked about Kelantan State, we will definitely imagine their food, beach, people, culture and heritage. But are we really know about the culture and heritage in Kelantan? I don't think so....

So here a bit brief regarding Kelantan history...

"Kelantan is a state neighboring the southern provinces of Thailand, formerly known as Patani Darul Salam. Historically, Kelantan has a very close relationship with the Sultanate of Patani Sultanate supported by Islam. Kelantan Sultanate where blood relatives Sultanate and the Sultanate of Patani State Champa. After being betrayed by the Patani Sultanate Siam and the British then it was conquered by Thailand. Patani was broken into small regions consisting of Yala (Yala), Narathiwat (Tower), Pattani and Songkla (Senggora).

Under the British-Siamese treaty of 1948 demographics of southern Siam government has separated. Kelantan goes under Malaysia when the countries under Thailand is Pattani. By the way Kelantan has a unique culture that is very tightly linked to the culture of Patani State. Cultural assimilation between Malays, Siamese and Islam produces Dikir Barat, Main Puteri, Mak Yong and for instance. Mak Yong is influenced by the culture of Siam (Thailand), while Dikir Barat also has Islamic elements. Main Puteri is also said to be impregnated by the Hindu culture. Kelantan is also rich with traditional food and Malay food different from any other country. Among the traditional foods are nutritious Kelantan recognized as Budu." - taken from Website http://kelantan.gov.my

Kelantan has a diverse culture and heritage. Among the games and traditional entertainment in Kelantan are:

Dikir Barat

Main Puteri

Gasing

Wayang Kulit

Makyong

Menora

Silat

Wau Bulan

Although there are many entertainment and traditional elements in kelantan that can be inherited from generation to generation, But today many traditional games and entertainment has not repeated. Most entertainment like Main Puteri been discontinued because it contains animism beliefs that may bring negative elements to the community.

*Photos are taken from Google image.