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Author's note: Hello there! I'm Danish Haiqal or as some of you may know me as Weks, I don't have much to say, I just hope that this little Padlet project could help you learn a bit more about the cultures around our country. :D

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1. Peranakan Chinese
2. Bidayuhs
3. Melanaus
4. Ibans
5. Punjabis

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This Padlet will be centered around the different traditional clothing around our country which are specifically the Peranakan Chinese, Bidayuhs, Melanaus, Ibans and the Punjabis.

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Well to start things off, the Peranakan Chinese are the descendants of immigrants who originated from China and went to Tanah Melayu once upon a time. Nowadays, the Peranakan Chinese are commonly referred to as the Baba and Nyonyas.

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The traditional clothing of the Peranakan Chinese are heavily influenced by the Malays and Chinese, bearing a similarity to the 'Baju Kebaya'.

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The 'Kebaya Labuh" being adorned by the females of Peranakan Chinese.

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The clothing for the women of Peranakan Chinese. 

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The clothing for the women of Peranakan Chinese. 

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Kebaya:
- the Kebaya is a delicate and beautiful piece of clothing made with fine materials such as silk and thin cotton.
- the Kebaya is always decorated with embroidery, whether it is done by hand like the old days or by machine for the modern times.

Sarong:
- the Sarong is the fabric that is worn by wrapping it around one's waist.
- the fabric is mainly made by stitching together pieces of Kain Batik.

Kasut Manek:
- Kasut Manek are slippers that are finely beaded and stitched to.
- these slippers are worn by both Baba and Nyonya, but are mostly worn by the ladies these times around.

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Wahhh the slippers are very pretty, wish I could buy a pair for someone sometime later.

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The men of Cina Peranakan wearing a simple white T-Shirt complimented with a Kain Pelikat.

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The image provided above shows an image of the traditional clothing that is akin to the male of Cina Peranakan. The simple fit of a white T-Shirt paired with the Kain Pelikat is the most common clothing being adorned by the men. Not only is it simple and easy to be worn, the clothing also provide utmost comfort to the wearer.

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Let's watch how to properly dress up in a Peranakan Chinese clothing!

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Let's watch how to properly dress up in a Peranakan Chinese clothing!

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How To Dress Like A Peranakan | CNA Insider

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You may have heard of the Ibans of Sarawak, but have you heard of the Bidayuhs of Sarawak? They're the second largest ethnic group in Sarawak, only falling short to the Ibans. The Bidayuhs are also commonly referred to as the 'Orang Dayak' which literally translates to 'the people of the land'.

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The common trend among the traditional clothing of the Bidayuhs.

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The common trend among the traditional clothing of the Bidayuhs.

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As you can see, there is a lot of red and black colour all throughout the clothing. This is due to the reason of the colour red and black being the colour of the Bidayuh community. The clothes are also styled with yellow stripes along with it to make the overall clothing look more vibrant.

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The women's clothing, a sleeveless blouse, paired with a 'jomuh' (the skirt) and matching accessories.

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The women's clothing, a sleeveless blouse, paired with a 'jomuh' (the skirt) and matching accessories.

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The blouse and skirt are made from black satin fabric, adorned with silver ornaments all over it. The red sash that acts as a belt is also be worn along with all the other clothing.

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The 'pangiah', a bead necklace commonly worn by the ladies.

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The 'pangiah', a bead necklace commonly worn by the ladies.

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The pangiah on itself is a fine work of art, made with high-quality ceramic beads and are all connected by a nylon wire. The pendant that is paired with the necklace itself is made from the tooth of wild animals.

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The men's clothing consists of the 'tahup', a sash wrapped around the waist with each end on the opposite side of the waist, usually the front and back, 'burang sumba' which is the headgear and the 'kima', the bracelet that are only worn occasionally.

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This time, let's have a look on how to wear the Bidayuhs clothing!

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This time, let's have a look on how to wear the Bidayuhs clothing!

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SENI DALAM TALIAN : JOM BELAJAR #07 MEMAKAI PAKAIAN ADAT BIDAYUH BIJAGOI

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The Melanaus are the fourth largest ethnical groups to reside on the land of Sarawak. At first glance, the Melanaus may appear to share resemblance with the Malays. The similarities may range from their beliefs, traditions and even their clothing! Fret not, for the Melanaus themselves have their own style.

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The ladies clothing of choice: Baju Baban.

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The ladies clothing of choice: Baju Baban.

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The Baju Baldu is commonly chosen as the dress of choice for the ladies of Melanau. This clothing incorporates the use of a black velvet shirt paired with the songket that includes motifs from Brunei and Malaysia itself but is weave by the Melanaus themselves. The dress itself comes with a string pendant and a matching headwear. The dress also includes 2 red scarfs being worn all over the chest.

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As you can see on the picture above, the men's clothing bear a resemblance to the Baju Melayu, the traditional clothing of the Malays. Similar to the women's clothing, the shirt is made from black velvet fabric with a matching songket. A chiffon scarf is also wrapped around the waist to make the overall piece looks more lively. Just like how the women's clothing is finished off with a headpiece, the men's clothing is also being paired with 'Sengkulon', inspired from the Javanese motifs.

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Let's dive in a little about how the traditional clothing is incorporated into their wedding ceremony!

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Let's dive in a little about how the traditional clothing is incorporated into their wedding ceremony!

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As you can see on the picture above, the man and woman are both wearing the Melanaus traditional clothing, but something seems off. That's because the Songket that is used in the wedding ceremony incorporates more gold motifs to dignify the wedding ceremony.

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Here's a video on the women's clothing to helps us visualize how to wear the clothings properly! (Psst, there's one for men's too below! Go give it a look.)

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Here's a video on the women's clothing to helps us visualize how to wear the clothings properly! (Psst, there's one for men's too below! Go give it a look.)

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Khazanah Kita (Episod 15): Baju Wanita Melanau

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Khazanah Kita (Episod 14): Baju Lelaki Melanau

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The Ibans, also called the Dayaks are the largest ethnical community to take residence on Sarawak. They're referred to as the Dayaks because of their ancestors the Dayak Laut migrated from Kalimantan to Sarawak.

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The correlation of the traditional clothing with the culture of the Ibans.

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The correlation of the traditional clothing with the culture of the Ibans.

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The Ibans mainly wear their clothing on special occasions, one of it being on the celebration of Ratu Pesta Menuai Sarawak or more commonly known as Hari Gawai. This celebration is hold annually to celebrate a new year for the Ibans, which is usually when the paddy field are fully grown and new paddy are going to be planted.

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There are 2 main components of the men's clothing, the Baju Burung and the Sirat.

Baju Burung:
- Baju Burung is the vest-like clothing, also referred to as Kelambi.
- the Kelambi could come in sleeveless and sleeved.

Sirat:
- the Sirat is worn around the waist and is tightened with a belt,  usually made with silver coins.
- the Sirat have 2 ends hanging in front of the wearer to resemble an apron and another end at the back to resemble a tail.

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The women's clothing of choice for the Ibans.

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The women's clothing of choice for the Ibans.

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The women's clothing also consists of 2 components being the Marik Empang and Kain Kebat.

Marik Empang:
- the Marik Empang is an outer garment made of the combination of beads and hand-stitched embroidery.
- the Marik Empang is required to be worn by the females on festivals, especially for the one who are performing.
- the female dancer of the traditional dance of the Ibans, Ngajat are commonly seen wearing this piece of clothing with them.

Kain Kebat:
- Kain Kebat is commonly made with cotton.
- the Kain Kebat is usually decorated with colourful stripes to make the overall dress more lively.

The women of the Ibans are often wearing their costumes with silver ornaments all the time.

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The grand headgear that are commonly worn among the men of the Ibans.

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The grand headgear that are commonly worn among the men of the Ibans.

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The headgear, Setapok Tanjung are commonly seen being worn by the men of the Ibans. The headgear is decorated with the feathers of a hornbill bird. The headgear are worn during Hari Gawai to commemorate the 'Keling Gawai', the king of the festival.

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Now, let's have a look at this video on how to wear the traditional clothes of the Ibans.

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Now, let's have a look at this video on how to wear the traditional clothes of the Ibans.

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How to wear iban traditional costume |step by step

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The Punjabis, also know as the Singh are a sub-group of the Indian race who originated from the North Indian Region.

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Salwar Kameez, the traditional clothing for the women of the Punjabis.

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Salwar Kameez, the traditional clothing for the women of the Punjabis.

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The Salwar Kameez consists of 3 main components which are the blouse, the scarf and the pants.

Blouse:
- the blouse is usually made of silk, cotton and satin.
- the blouse are usually long and hem enough to reach the knee of the wearer, with a split as it goes down from the waist.

Scarf:
- the scarf, also known as the Dupatta are usually made out of chiffon, the softest of its kind.
- the scarf is usually considered the finishing touch to the overall garment.
- the scarf comes in many colours to complement the blouse, and are usually embroidered with gold laces.

Pants:
- the pants, also known as the Salwar is usually dimensional, having a narrow start at the waist, becoming wider and ending on a narrow end.
- the pants resembles a baggy pants for easier comparison, and they provide utmost comfort to the wearer.

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The men of Punjabis doesn't pay much heed into their clothing and opted for a simple get-up, they wear their kurta and a matching turban.

Kurta:
- the Kurta is a simple shirt, with hem reaching the knees.
- the Kurta is usually made from comfortable materials such as cotton and line fabric.

Turban:
- the Turban is commonly seen being adorned by the Punjabis because the Turban brings a significant meaning to them.
- each Turban have a different style that correlates to the beliefs of the wearer.
- a Turban length could reach up to 5 meters.
- the Turban of the Punjabis are usually more uniform in shape, appears more oval-like and are thicker due to the sheer length of it.

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The Punjabis also have their own sandals, similar to the Peranakan Chinese called Jutti.

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The Punjabis also have their own sandals, similar to the Peranakan Chinese called Jutti.

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The Jutti is commonly worn among the ladies of the Punjabis as the men usually opted for a simple sandal. The Jutti is usually made of leather and embroidered with beads and custom made embroidery.

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You're probably tired of all the tutorials video, so let's sit back and watch this video exhibiting the Punjabis traditional clothing.

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You're probably tired of all the tutorials video, so let's sit back and watch this video exhibiting the Punjabis traditional clothing.