Kampong Sarang Buaya, Batu Pahat: A Kiteplaying Spot

Kampong Sarang Buaya is a small village in Batu Pahat District, Johor. Literally, it means Crocodile's Nest Village. It gets its name because there were many crocodiles in a river nearby some time ago. They are not seen now but there are evidences that they may still exist.

There is a small handicraft workshop in the village specializing in Wau making owned by Encik Sater Kasdi, who is also a farmer. He is assisted by his wife and son who, together, love making and flying wau in the National Wau Competiton in Johore, Kelantan and Sarawak. Encik Sater has been my Wau buddy for a while and we have travelled together quite a bit both locally, and to China and Indonesia.

On a hot and windy day, you will be able to see villagers flying their homemade kites and wau at an open ground in the village. Kiteflying competitions are held ocassionally as a recreational activity.

A villager adjusting the Wau briddle

 

A Wau with the tail resembling a horse (Kuda Kepang)

 

 

Encik Sater and his son with their Wau Bulan and Wau Jalabudi

 

Some villagers enjoying the scene

 

Encik Sater launching my 10 footer Wau Bulan

Bagan Lalang, Sepang: A Kiteplaying Spot

Bagan Lalang is a beach near Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is about 60 km from Kuala Lumpur. It a great place to unwind and relax while enjoying the sea breeze. You can also enjoy fresh and delicious seafood.

At low tide, it makes a perfect kiteplaying spot. If you are lucky, you can also catch sight of some people buggying with their power kites. I always make a point to bring along my kites whenever I go to Bagan Lalang with my family. On one ocassion, I was joined by two busloads of young kiters.

 

 

 

 

 

Metropolitan Park, Kepong: A Kite Playing Spot

If you happen to be around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and wish to fly kite, remember Metropolitan Park near Kepong. On a breezy afternoon, particularly on holidays, young and old will be enjoying flying their kites.

Don't worry if you don't have any kite as they are sold at the park between RM10-50.

There are also some traditional kites enthusiasts. Following is a Wau Bulan (Moon Kite) flown. The object that is attached to the head of the Wau is a hummer that produces a soothing humming sound. Note that it is made of plain and simple plastic material.


The following is a variation of a Wau Daun (Leaf Kite) flown. A hummer is not attached to a Wau Daun in a competition but it is for recreational flying only.

A kitesman attending to his Wau Daun (Leaf Kite) following an unexpected crash.