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Kelantanese Malays speak a highly divergent Kelantanese Malay, also known as baso Kelate or kecek Kelate by its native speakers. The language is known for its "e" and "o" sounds which is very different from standard Malay.
According to the Dayak culture, different motifs are used for different parts of the body, where the purpose of the tattoos is to protect the tattoo bearer or to signify certain events in their life. One of the most important motifs of Iban tattoo includes bungai terung (Bornean eggplant flower), which is the first tattoo an Iban individual ...
The culture of Kelantan has been influenced by Thai culture due to its location on the Thai border. [33] Among the popular cultural practices are Dikir Barat , Wayang Kulit Kelantan , Wayang Kulit Melayu , Mak Yong , Menora , Main Puteri, Wau Bulan (kite-flying), Gasing (top-spinning), Silat , Tomoi , bird-singing competition and handicrafts.
The Kelantanese coat of arms, bearing elements of Western heraldry, consists of a crescent and a five-pointed star backed by three sets of weapons (compared to only two on the state's flag). The arms is further supported by a pair of salient muntjacs ( kijang s), topped by a crown , and includes a motto as a scroll below.
Greek cultural influence spread into Anatolia in a slow rate from the 6th to 4th century. The Lydians had been particularly receptive to Greek culture, as were the 4th century dynasties of Caria and Lycia as well as the inhabitants of the Cilician plain and of the regions of Paphlagonia. The local population found their desires for advancement ...
The concept of Hellenization, meaning the adoption of Greek culture in non-Greek regions, has long been controversial. Undoubtedly Greek influence did spread through the Hellenistic realms, but to what extent, and whether this was a deliberate policy or mere cultural diffusion, have been hotly debated.
The literate upper classes of Ancient Rome were increasingly Hellenized in their culture during the 3rd century BC. [6] [7] [8]Emperor Julian. Among Romans the career of Titus Quinctius Flamininus (died 174 BC), who appeared at the Isthmian Games in Corinth in 196 BC and proclaimed the freedom of the Greek states, was fluent in Greek, stood out, according to Livy, as a great admirer of Greek ...
The Kelantanese klewang or Kelantanese kelewang (Kelewang Kelantan or Klewang Kelantan in Malay language or Keleweng Kelate in Kelantanese Malay) is a style of klewang originating from Kelantan, Malaysia [1] but is also popular in other northern Malaysia Peninsula states such as Kedah and Perlis.