THE UNTOLD STORIES OF WAU BULAN PRESERVING LOCAL CULTURE AND TRADITION

Abstract

Abstract

Wau Bulan, also known as a Malaysian kite, was once remarkable and had been a symbol of Malay people. Throughout the years, Wau Bulan is gradually forgotten especially among children as regular kites have been widely used for many years. Although the local government has been hosting the Kite Festival annually; unfortunately, the event taps only a few communities, especially the adults. Besides, the Kite Festival has only been viewed as a seasonal event rather than a tradition. Most studies on Wau Bulan have focused on the history and process of making Wau Bulan.Only a handful of  studies focused on storytelling of the history of Wau Bulan. We employed comparative analysis through the library research to  provide arguments on the importance of cultivating the love for a fading cultural heritage. This paper highlights the way stories and folklore promote the history and uniqueness of Wau Bulan. It is also expected that this paper can bring the Wau Bulan into new heights at an international level. It is hoped that the strings that keep the beauty of our proud culture will rise into the sky for many years to come for the awareness of the future generation.