WAU

Traditional kite is also known as wau due to the similarity of its shape to the Arabic letter that is pronounced as 'wow'. In the past, after post-harvesting season, wau were played by farmers on levels ground. Although there are many different shapes of the wau, the most popular one is the Wau Bulan or Moon Kites where the tail of the kite is curved in the shaped of a crescent moon

                 
             
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The frame is made of bamboo which measures up to 2.5 to 3 meters long.

HOW TO PLAY

The wau can be used for kite-fighting where the opponents try to bring down their rivals' kites by cutting the strings. The string of the wau is coated with glass powder to provide the 'cutting edge'. Although skills are important in maneuvering the kite or wau, the wind condition also influences the playing of the game.