Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
WELCOME TO KELANTAN
Places of Interest
Towns, Infrastructure & Recreation
• Kota Bharu
• Gelanggang Seni (Cultural Centre)
• Royal Museum
• War Museum
• Islamic Museum
• Museum of Royal Traditions and Customs
• Istana Balai Besar
• Merdeka Square
• State Mosque
• Kelantan Handicraft Village and Craft Museum
• Kota Bharu Market
• Silvercraft Centre
• Gua Musang
• Dataran Air Molek
• Pasir Mas Bird Park
• Jeli
• Pusat Daya Cipta
• Pengkalan Kubur
• Tengku Anis Orchid Park
Islands & Beaches
• Cahaya Bulan Beach
• Irama Beach
• Pantai Bisikan Bayu
• Pantai Sabak
• Sri Tujuh Beach
• Beringin Waterfalls
• Dabong
• Gua Musang
• Kuala Koh
• Lenang Rapids
• Jelawang Waterfalls
• Pasu Rapids
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Traditional Games
Traditional games could form a part of life experienced by our ancestors. The main thing that ensures the continuity of traditional games in the past is the uniformity of the way our ancestors lived. Traditional games also known as rakyat.Ada game between the current game is not played yet but is only known by the parents and grandparents sahaja.Tetapi some are still played again by children today.
Wau Bulan
Traditional games are still maintained to this day.
This traditional game has been played since time immemorial, it is meant to give pleasure after a hard bekerja.Sekarang traditional games are played by young people less time now because of competition with more sophisticated games.
Multi-racial society in Malaysia has worked on a wide variety of cultures from various keturunan.Kebudayaan was consolidated into a unique culture because almost every line has a custom to form their respective cultures.
Traditional games have the ability to form a part of life experienced by the ancestors of their respective communities. Important basis to ensure continuity of traditional games in the past is uniformity way our ancestors lived. Even since childhood they familiarize themselves with conditions in antarapermainan demikian.Ada's now not played yet but is only known by the parents and grandparents only.
Craft Museum
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
KB Mall Shopping Complex
Kota Bharu Mall or KB Mall is the famous shopping complex in Kelantan.
The location of KB Mall is strategically located on the main route into the city of Kota Bharu and is adjacent to a shopping complex Tune Hotel is the ideal focal point for both locals as well as visitors from outside.
Shopping complex is ideal if visiting family either to buy goods or relax-relaxed requirements.
The main foyer at KB Mall is an area that is often used for various types of activities such as exhibitions, theater and more.
If you want to buy a wide variety of goods such as clothing, kitchen items and much more, visit the Pacific Hypermarket may be found in this KB Mall.
Kerapu Bank
Location
Memorial to World War 11 (Grouper Bank Building) is located on a parcel of land Lot No.. 31 in Kota Bharu Cultural Zone. The building footprint is 1,986.36 square meters. Its location is on the downstream side Padang Merdeka (formerly known as Padang Bank) bordering the Islamic Museum in the East and the west of the complex bordered on the Customs Office, on the banks of the Limpopo River.
The distance from the city center is approximately 0.5 miles. There is a city bus service through the area. This area includes the 'Culture Zone' which contains historic buildings and famous. Including building the Islamic Religious Council (Islamic Museum), Muhammadi Mosque, Istana Jahar (Royal King Custom Museum). Central Palace and Castle Rock (Royal Museum).
Kota Bharu town, especially shopping centers, Central Market, State Secretary Office of the City Darulnaim, Police and others are not far away and can be reached by foot, by minibus or taxi service in the city tricycle (rickshaw).
Background
The original site of this building is owned by Nik Yusoff bin Nik Abd. Majid called Dato 'Sri Paduka Raja. He is better known by Pak Pak Nik Nik Soh Ad or also called Sri Paduka Nik Nik Yusoff or Sri Paduka. He is a renowned Speaker Bihar since time pernerintahan Sultan Ahmad (1886-1889) and Sultan Muhammad 111 times (1889-1890). He was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1894 to 1900.
Estate building site was purchased by the bank "The Mercantile Bank of India Limited, a building bank branches in Bihar. Bank building was constructed and completed and used in 1912. Manager was Mr Muir of an Englishman.
The walls of the building with cement berkerutu posted. In Bihar district's non-slip condition called 'grouper'. From the bank was known as Grouper Bank until today.
Bank Grouper is a historic building located on the downstream side Padang Merdeka in Kota Bharu Kelantan. In 1912 the building was completed and put into use as a bank by the Mercatile Bank of India Ltd. The building is the first bank to open in Bihar. Bank Grouper is built on a plot of land owned by a local chief named Nik Yusoff bin Nik Abdul Majid. This building is also a first in Bihar building construction using bricks. Bihar more familiar with the local community building as grouper Bank building as part of this bangunaan cemented surface using small bricks causing an uneven surface and a sputter. During World War II the Japanese secret police have used this building as their headquarters. The building is also used as a prison and place of investigation of abuse involving other terrorism activities. When the Japanese surrendered and the British ruled the country back of the building used as a bank. In 1977, the bank's name changed to The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, and in 1981 the building was used also as Art Galleries and crafts Bihar. From 1992 the building was used as a World War II Memorial in Bihar. Starting in 1992, the building was used as a memorial to World War II, which began landing troops in Malaya. Building features and exhibits more than 1000 exhibits related to the war which consists of photographs and artifacts articles. Other exhibits include photos of Sultan Ismail Petra as the Honorary Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Artillery Malaysia Kelantan-Thai relations history before independence of Malaya and the lives of people in Bihar Britisih before and after the war. The bike was used by the Japanese army entered the city of Kota Bharu while also exhibited here.
Kelantan Museum
State Museum was officially opened by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Kelantan on August 6, 1990. Museum is located next to the circle in the complex field Tuan Padang Land and District Office building in Kota Bharu. In the same complex is also Kelantan Tourist Information Centre TIC . Background Kelantan State Museum building is a stone building. Before it was a museum office for Kota Bharu Municipal Council. The building has been renovated and made some changes according to a museum. The interior of the building in 1988, this museum has been modified by adding another half floor and provide a loophole for dividing the flow of the story set for the museum. Museum exhibits flow state is as follows. Space initially displays the history of Kelantan since the beginning to the modern era. At the half floor above was an exhibition of Culture Kelantan; puppet play equipment including sweet tambourine Makyong menora and others. At the bottom of the building, besides from showing history of Kelantan housed general offices of the Kelantan State Museum Corporation Museum Director's Office and other parts.
Wakaf Che Yeh
Mention Wakaf Che Yeh night market, certainly imagined screaming traders selling goods and would certainly draw bargaining evening atmosphere here. In fact, some say, if they come to Kelantan void if not go to the Night Market is Wakaf Che Yeh. Actually, what's interesting and what's in this market? Stops the Che Yeh this is the wholesale market on the day the sale of wet and basic goods, while at night is the night market concept that sells a variety of goods. As a symbol of tourism, the State Government has done a lot of infrastructure development in the market, such as improvement of the market, the opening of new hotels, business buildings and eateries. Even a petrol station nearby was also created.
Clothes and scarves
Wakaf Che Yeh night market is actually a normal night market. Yes, the night market which can be said to be very lively because too many people come here and it is open until late at night. At the end of the week the market was opened up to 2-3 hours in the morning and during the coming Hari Raya, it is open until dawn. At this time, many local residents are willing to wait for prices to collapse offered traders to clear stocks of goods by road in the morning.
Siti Khadijah Market
Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah is a tourism icon and symbol of shopping, especially clothing and groceries for most tourists and locals.
Dealer who monopolized by the womenfolk make this market as a unique tourist attraction. This market is very lively at weekends and school holidays. Residents around Kota Bharu also often come here to buy basic goods and groceries.
If staying in the town of Kota Bharu, the market is a must visit. In fact, you can walk if staying in hotels nearby.
Pasar Siti Khadijah is open every day as early as 7 am to 6 pm. The amenities such as BSN and Maybank ATM nearby.
Ground Floor
At the bottom of the market, between the sale is wet, cakes, vegetables, rice, fruit, dishes and basic kitchen. Items on the ground floor is usually purchased by local residents.
For those who have never tasted Thai rice products, can get here. Burung Serindit brand rice from Thailand is the most delicious and famous has always been the people of Kelantan rice option.
Before you buy this rice, they should ask the shopkeeper weighed as to avoid mistakenly's weight (kg), although the same price. Serindit rice must be bought before leaving.
If you missed the chance to buy it here, you can get it also in Rantau Panjang or Endowments Che Yeh. The difference in price in the market is between RM3-RM5 more expensive than Rantau Panjang.
Siamese rice sold in Pasar Siti Khadijah
Level 1 lot selling dried foods such as crackers immediately, DODOL, meat floss, chips, a variety of crackers, fast food, a variety of cakes, cooking tools, plastic products, rempas hundred, fish cleaning and kitchen materials.
Crackers are delicious and are currently selling brand of Ikan Mas crackers, crackers Cap Ikan Parang, chips and crackers Sira Cap Juara. Quality crackers are also different from each other.
In terms of price, all manufacturers put the same price. Just different taste. Dry food to be purchased is proposed to be purchased in bulk because you will get a cheaper price.
Keep dry food purchased fresh and new look to make it intact.
Moreover, you can also try a variety of ‘kuih muih’ in Kelantan sold as akok, tepung pelita, puteri mandi, badak berendam, tahi itik and more.
To buy food items such as crackers, cakes highly recommended bought here. Buy in bulk to colleagues, relatives and friends. You will get special price if bought in bulk and do not forget to bargain.
Atmosphere in level 1
Many kinds of crackers
At this level available of batik, songket, bawal scarves, fabrics, sarongs, prayer cloth, blouse, T-shirt, crafts, bags, shoes, brass goods, kitchen appliances, flowers, vases, glassware, items jewelry, cosmetics, coloring mat, cap embroidery items and children's toys.
Here between the shopping paradise for women. In terms of the price was for, it was not cheap. In fact there are some stores that sell relatively expensive price too.
Advantages at Siti Khadijah Market is a wide selection of scarves and fabrics, more than anywhere else. You may first survey of prices offered here. If you want to buy on the 2nd floor, it is recommended to be clever to find a shop that can really give a special price.
Must survey and looking for a friendly dealer only. Dealers are friendly and treat you very well be easier to be offered.
Various type of fabrics and scarves
Accommodation of food court and mosque
Monday, July 21, 2014
Batu Palace
BATU PALACE, KOTA BHARU
Batu Palace was created a royal museum in a grand ceremony by the Sultan of Kelantan in July 1991 . It was built in 1939 during the reign of Sultan Ismail Ibni AlMarhum Sultan Sultan Muhamad IV (1920-1944) as a wedding gift to Sultan Yahya Petra and his bride, Raja Perempuan Zainab II .
The palace was the official residence of Sultan Yahya Petra while he was Tengku Mahkota , or heir to the throne, until 1960, when he ascended the throne and moved to his new home in Istana Kota Lama .
Batu Palace was renovated and became the official residence of Tengku Salwani Binte Sultan Yahya Petra in 1966 . She lived there until 1969 . Thereafter it became the official residence of Tengku Ismail Petra , who was Tengku Mahkota until 1972.
CRAFT PRODUCT
CRAFT VILLAGE KOTA BHARU
At the Kota Bharu Craft Village ( Kampung Kraf Tangan ) you can buy a wide range of handcrafts which make excellent presents of souvenirs . The handicrafts produced here illustrate not only the exquisite craftsmanship of the people of Kelantan , but also their cultural history, which has been passed down the generations .
Located in Jalan Hilir Kota in the cultural zone of Kota Bharu,it was opened in July 1991 to spur the development of the traditional handicraft industry in the state. The Sultana of Kelantan officiated the opening ceremony.
The building in the complex are constructed in traditional Kelantan Malay style and are named after popular flower and plants . The main building, Balai (or hall ) Getam Guri is a handicraft museum . Balai Bayam Peraksi houses the office of the Handicraft Foundation . Balai Kenerak, Balai Kecubung , Balai Tapak Leman and Balai Saga Kenering are where handicrafts are retailed. They also house the production areas for handicrafts such as batik,ceramics and silver .
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