e/Wau bulan

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has glosseng: Wau bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. Its one of Malaysias national symbols, along some others being the kris and hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately-decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top . The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is also based on this kite.
lexicalizationeng: wau bulan
instance of(noun) plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
kite
Meaning
Malay (macrolanguage)
has glossmsa: Wau bulan merupakan antara jenis wau yang paling popular di Malaysia. Kepopularannya didominasi oleh rakyat pantai timur di Semenanjung Malaysia.
lexicalizationmsa: wau bulan
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media:imgFinished wau and wau frame.JPG
media:imgMAS Current2008 Logo.jpeg
media:imgOther types of wau.JPG
media:imgWau design close-up.JPG
media:imgWau-maker cutting details into a wau.JPG
media:imgWauBulan.jpg
media:imgWaubulaninMalaysiancoin.JPG
media:imgYosriWauBulan.jpg

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