KELANTAN
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| KELANTAN
is located on the
north eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia and shares a common border
with Thailand in the north. The state is a veritable treasure trove
of delights - rustic fishing villages, palm-fringed beaches, lush
rice fields and traditional pastimes such as kite-flying and top-spinning.
The people here have managed to preserve their age-old customs and
traditions. Thus, Kelantan is aptly dubbed the 'Cradle of Malay Culture'. |
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Kota
Bharu, the bustling state capital emanates an old world charm and
offers tourists the opportunity to witness a microcosm of the unique
Kelantanese way of life.
The sights, sounds and colours that are authentically Kelantan can
be captured at the Central Market , an irresistible treat for shutterbugs
. The colourful and lively atmosphere of the bazaar, dominated by
women traders who sell a wide variety of vegetables, seafood, cakes,
batik, handicrafts and preserved food is truly a sight to behold. |
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The
state is noted for its cottage industries such as batik-printing,
silverware, wood-carving and songket weaving. The Cultural Centre
in the heart of the town is popular as it showcases Kelantan's rich
heritage of cultures and traditions.
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Here,
visitors can watch skilful demonstrations of kite-flying involving
the giant "wau" , huge saucer-shaped tops or "gasing"
that can spin non-stop for hours and enjoy the rich resonance of the
"rebana ubi", colourfully decorated giant drums.
For evening entertainment, there is traditional Malay music and the
"wayang kulit'" , a puppet show which employs a skilful
combination of light and shadow play as well as "silat",
the traditional Malays art of self-defence. |
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Kelantan
has some lovely beaches in the vicinity of Kota Bharu
like Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Moonlight Beach), Pantai Irama
(Beach of Melody), Pantai Bisikan Bayu (Beach of Whispering
Breeze) and Pantai Seri Tujuh (Beach of Seven Lagoons).
These beaches are as alluring as their names sound
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Fishermen
coming back from the sea |
| HOTELS
IN KELANTAN |
Bahru
Hotel
1973-B Jalan Dato Pati
15000 Lota Bahru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-744 0085 |
Hotel
Aman
236C-D
Jalan Tengku Besar
15000 Kota Baru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 605-744 3049
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Hotel
Ansar
Jalan Maju
15000 Kota Bahru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-747 4000
Fax :609-746 1150
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Perdana
Hotel
Jalan Mahmud
P.O.Box 222
15720 Kota Bahru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-748 5000
Fax : 609-744 7621
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Perdana
Resort
Jalan Kuala Pak Amat
Pantai Cahaya Bulan
P.O.Box 121
15710 Kota Bahru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-748 5222 |
Resort
Pantai Cinta Berahi
Jalan PCB (Pantai Cahaya Bulan)
P.O.Box 131
15710 Kota Bahru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-73 2307
Fax : 609-73 2605
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Temenggong
Hotel Sdn Bhd
Jalan Tok Hakim
15000 Kota Bahru
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-748 3844 |
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