DRESS
This is one of the few States in Malaysia, in which will be seen traditional forms of dressing everyday. Ladies wear the traditional Baju Kurung which consists of a loose fitting blouse and a Sarung or the Baju Kebaya, which consists of a tight fitting blouse and a Sarung. They also cover their heads in the Islamic tradition with tudungs. Older ladies may wear head scarves
instead, and are well-known for wearing gold bangles as these used to
represent, at least in the past, their only measure of wealth besides
the land and the animals they owned. The men tend to wear the
traditional Baju (loose shirt top) with Seluar (long pants) and a Sarung
wrapped around their midriff. All three of these garments are made of a
fine, light coloured material, suitable for the prevailing weather. In Kelantan particularly, men are more likely to wear Serban (turbans) to cover their heads rather than Songkoks (Malay headwear similar to the fez of Middle Eastern origins, but smaller and black in colour). These Serbans are plain coloured and are not ostentatious. Some Malays (and Muslims from other races) may wear a white Topi (cloth cap) on their head. Usually, these are worn by Muslims who have made the pilgrimage to Holy Mecca. A more elaborate form of head dress worn by the Malays is the Tanjak or Tengkolok. These are worn during ceremonial or Royal Occasions.
Social organisation in the State is based on the Adat Temenggung, which is patrilineal in form. Other traditions and customs include the Adat Resam, which governs births, deaths, engagements, marriages and other major events in life, whilst the Adat Istiadat Di-Raja are the customs and traditions which govern conduct at the Royal Court.
Malay marriages are based on Islamic laws, with elements from the pre-Islamic past such as the "Bersanding Ceremony", where the couple are treated as royals for a day, and the dyeing of fingers, which is an old Malay tradition.
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