Pasir Gudang kite muzeum: kite festival

Pasir Gudang kite muzeum: kite festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jelAa4YM00I

the awesome kite festival

An annual event featuring the cultural, sporting and recreational activity of kite-flying, the World Kite Festival is a definite crowd-puller enjoyed by people of all ages spread across varying societies. This year’s event sees the global participation of 30 countries

the fun part. outside the museum

this place has also a recreational side. places to have a god picnic an playgrounds to play. it also has a lake which has peddle boat facilities. the small hoses are a very good place to rest. the cool wind and the peacefull place can calm down your mind and soul. perfect to fly kites.

wau

Wau Jalabudi

Wau Kucing, on the other hand, would carry out a ‘melodious’, high-pitched sound - like a cat’s mew. The significant of its hummer is that it was believed to be used to frighten away evil spirits and forecast the following day’s weather.

Believed to have come from Sulawesi, Indonesia, Wau Merak is flown mainly by the Bugis people after the paddy harvesting season. Taking in from the shape of a  peacock, Wau Merak’s design consists of a balong (fowl’s crest) and the elaborated tale – with length four times the size of its body.

Wau Merak’s hummer can let out seven different melodies or tunes – made possible as the waoriginally played at night.

wau 

the museum

The museum

There are kites from all around the world, and kites filled with history and legends. for example, Wau Laga was used for battles once. Wau Laga is the perfect tool to compete against one’s opponent. The aim is to break the rival’s strings and strive to bring their kites down onto the ground.  

wau Laga

It is said that Wau Bulan came from the Sri Wijaya Empire, symbolising the reunification of the empire by Dewa Muda. The Design of Wau Bulan as depicted by Dewa Muda was conceptualised based on the form of their forefathers, a saint or a renowned ancient figure deemed as the father of all cultures. With such strong connections with the Royals, playing with the Wau is considered a privilege in the olden days.

Wau Bulan

Fact - in Japan, Edo Kite is flown over the sky as a mediator between men and God; wishes, prayers and hopes are communicated via the kites.

There is also a collection of modern kites available. Visitors will also enjoy the audio video display relating to the traditional kite, including the making of one. Pasir Gudang is also the site of the acclaimed annual World Kite Festival (Festival Layang-layang).

kites from japan

Cellular is a modern Cody kite here, which is basically a double box kite with wings. It's origins actually go back to the late 1800s as an observation platform for military use.

cellulars

All kinds of Box kites are technically Cellulars, since there is usually one or more closed cells at the front of the kite and a similar arrangement at the back. For example, take the simple traditional Box kite...

The traditional Box has a single cell of rectangular panels at the front, and another identical one at the back. Most people can imagine what this kite looks like, because they have been used in illustrations almost as much as the very well-known Diamond!

The Sode kite Otherwise known as the Kimono kite due to its resemblance to that Japanese garment, the Sode has often been copied in the West. It's not unknown for a large Sode to be spotted at a kite festival. The rectangular areas of sail make a good canvas for artistic expression!

Sode kite

Interestingly, all our building and flying are made out of simple Diamonds. Manyother designs can have their quirks and give trouble when built from scratch by inexperienced fliers. No wonder the Diamond is so popular. The larger ones which break down for transport are very quick to set up too.

With accurately made modern materials, Diamond kites can have quite a good wind range, although they don't necessarily fly at very steep line angles.

In some corners of the world, you might hear a Diamond referred to as an Eddy kite There are a number of similarities!

the Diamond kite

The roller kite is an efficient light wind kite that can be adjusted for flying in stronger winds, the Roller has its roots in pre-War Germany.

With its tail-less design and steep flying angles, this kite is handy for flying in confined areas.

roller kite

bird kite (eagle shape)

round kite

Pasir Gudang

" Located in Pasir Gudang, about 35 minutes’ drive from Johor Bahru city, the Pasir Gudang Kite Museum (Muzium Layang-layang Pasir Gudang) stores a lot of heritage and cultures associated with kites and Wau."

The Pasir Gudang Kite Museum is dedicated to the traditional Malay kite known as the wau. With the aim to preserve and promote the wau as part of the Malaysian craft heritage, this museum showcases the art of kite-making and displays a collection of traditional kites or wau, in spectacular colours and designs.

A lot of effort has to be put in making the kites and wau, and they carry a lot of meanings and stories with them as well.