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Day 1
Meet and transfer to Hotel, Kota
Bharu Sightseeing - features Malaysia most famous and colourful central
market (Pasar Siti Khatijah) where majority of the traders are women, kite
making centre, Batik, Songket Weaving and silver wares factory. Proceed to
Handicraft Village & Craft Museum houses many fine Kelantanese
craftsmanship, Royal Museum (Istana Batu), Sultan Ismail Petra Arch,
Independent Square and Museum Of Royal Traditions and Customs (Istana Jahar).
(Cultural centre is a veritable
showcase of the living heritage of Kelantan, demonstrations of popular folk
arts and pastimes traditional games. Silat (the Malay art of self defence)
performances, Gasing (top spinning) displays and Rebana (giant drum) playing
can all be seen at the centre. The cultural centre is open three times a
week from 1 Feb to 23 Sept 2006. Performance times are 3.30pm to 5.50pm on
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. For Sunday, Tuesday and Friday departure,
the visit to cultural centre will be on day 2.)
Visit traditional fishing village, a
rendezvous for fishing boats with intricate design. In the evening dinner
will be served at Local restaurant, after dinner make a brief stopover at
Wakah Che Yeh night market, a colourful and vibrant open air night market. A
chance to observe the native mingle and market their products from exotic
foods, perfumes, vegetables, fruits, traditional medicines and jewellery
(including gold and gemstones). (B/D)
Day 2
Breakfast, Visit Pak Yusoff house
Kelantan famous Tok Dalang at Kampung Laut. Tok Dalang is the master
puppeteers and story teller that responsible for breathing life into array
characters of shadow play (wayang Kulit). Our guide will show how shadow
play being play and introducing the main characters; first the puppet
storyteller, followed by Maharaja Wana (Rawana), Sri Rama (Rama), Siti Dewa
(Sita), the Laksamana and the court jesters, Pak Dogol and Wak Long. The
stories of the wayang kulit are traditionally based on the Hindu epics of
the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The puppets are made from the cowhide by
using nails and a hammer to create the design and painting the puppet. There
are several cottage industries thriving on Malay delicacies dodol and
serunding (spicy meat floss). Proceed to Tumpat village, home for many
Buddha temples, such as Wat Pothivihan - housing the country’s largest
reclining Buddha. (B)
Day 3
Breakfast and transfer to airport
for onwards flight or extension stays. (B)
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