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. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top.[1] The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (lit. 'cat kite').
There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.
The wau bulan is the subject of a popular dikir barat song, 'Wau Bulan' (Kelantanese: E Wa Bule), which is widely associated with Kelantan.
- ^ FadulJ.(2009). Kites in History, in Teaching, and in Therapy. Lulu Press. ISBN 978-0-557-03771-1