Wau bulan (Kelantanese: Wa bule; Jawi: واو بولن ‎; lit. ' moon kite') is an intricately designed Malaysian kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some others being the hibiscus.

There more than twenty different varieties of Wau kites, but the Wau Bulan is the most common. It is known as the "moon kite" for its curved, crescent moon shape. Currently, the Drachen Foundation has more than ten Wau kites in its collection, including …

Huge, highly decorative kites (wau), made primarily in the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu, are noteworthy for their size, design, craftsmanship, decoration and use of colour. A wau may measure two metres (seven feet) from head to tail and 1.8 metres (six feet) across.

Wau bulan is the name given to the ornate Malaysian moon kite. We were fortunate to see the real thing at a kite festival, in our home city of Adelaide, South Australia.

Wau bulan (Jawi: ‏واو بولن‎‎) merupakan antara jenis wau yang paling popular di Malaysia. Kepopularannya didominasi oleh rakyat negeri Kelantan di pantai timur Semenanjung Malaysia. Bentuk jenis wau ini menyerupai bulan sabit pada bahagian hadapan dan separa bulatan pada bahagian ekornya.

2009年9月3日 · The most popular of all the Wau’s is indeed the “ Wau Bulan ”. A name that certainly fits one of the three country’s official kites, the name takes after the shape of the moon because the tail of this Wau is resembles that of a crescent.

2020年2月14日 · The most prominent kind of Wau is the Wau Bulan. It was a fun activity for the children of the village, flying the kites at high altitude so much so that the kites could be seen from the neighbouring villages.

2021年7月12日 · Wau bulan (Jawi: واو بولن) is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia’s national symbols, some others being the hibiscus.

2024年12月24日 · The term “wau” refers to large, ornate kites traditionally flown in the Malaysian states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, and Kedah. Among the various types, the Wau Bulan, or “Moon Kite,” stands out with its crescent-shaped design, symbolizing the beauty of the moon.

Today we are learning more about this specific traditional game called Wau Bulan, or known as moon kite. It is called Wau Bulan as it is a crescent-shaped kite. This game in particular is easy where one chase the strong wind to rise the kite high.