The arrival of the game "Wau" in Malaysia is uncertain validity. date and origin. However, according to historian Clive Hart, the kite in Malaysia comes from China. This is because the design and features kite in Malaysia have in common with traditional kites from China.
Kites in the past using a wide leaves. Possible evolution of the kite in Malaysia are also absorbing cultural elements from China where the Malaysia-China relations have been going on since the Greek era.
The possibility of the word comes from the word Chinese kites Hokkien (Fujian). The word for "Wau" in the Hokkien dialect is 'ao' in northern Malaysia
Games kites, also known as "Wau" is an activity of flying kites inthe air. The word "wau" said derived from the Malay kingdom ofPattani (Thai) view of the state like Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlisand Kedah use of the word.
The word kite is used in many states like the west coast andsouth of Peninsular Malaysia such as Selangor, Malacca andJohor. This can be evidenced by notes that Lana Tun Seri RajaAhmad said that the kite to play with the young men and royal family. Besides the appearance of a name is also associatedwau sound resulting from the arc which is tied to the kite. Whenraised into the air, the leaves are mounted on the bow ibus will produce the sound "Wau" a rhythmically.
Games wau held as entertainment for all ages. Games were also held for the kite contest. See a beauty contest that is measured in terms of beauty of form, pattern creation, color,origin of creation and size.
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