Traditional sports and recreational activities

Main Wau. Wau (giant kite) is a traditional pastime of farmers played on leveled ground after post-harvesting season in the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu. It has now become an annual event mid year attracting local and foreign participants., Kites come in all shapes – that of a fish, cat, caterpillar or bird but the Kelantanese wau-bulan (moon-kite) still remains as popular as it was years ago.

Main Gasing. Giant top spinning is no child’s game! Each gasing or top weighs approximately 5kg. It calls for strength, coordination, and skill. The gasing, if expertly hurled, can spin for as long as 2 hours. Top spinning competitions are an annual feature in the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu.

Sepak Takraw. A game played by village youths, sepak takraw has become a popular sport among the young urban males. Players standing in a circle keep a rattan ball aloft with any part of their body except their hands. The ball is kept in constant motion without hands touching it.

Congkak. Congkak is a board game of wit played by womenfolk in ancient times. It requires a wooden board with two rows of five, seven, or nine holes and two large holes at both ends called ‘home’. Congkak, played with shells, pebbles or tamarind seeds, requires two players.