Terengganuan Malay people

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Terengganuan Malay people
Oghang Tranung / Oghang Ganu
ملايو ترڠڬانو
File:Image from page 222 of "Women of all nations, a record of their characteristics, habits, manners, customs and influence;" (1908) (14583641609).jpg
A Terengganuan Malay woman in traditional attire, 1908.
Total population
(1.1 million)
Regions with significant populations
Terengganu, Malaysia and significant populations in Mersing, Johor, Rompin, Pahang and the Anambas Islands in Sumatra, Indonesia
Languages
Malaysian language spoken in both forms, notably the Terengganu Malay dialect (native language); except that those residing in the Besut district use Kelantan Malay variant as well as standard Malaysian language. Also Indonesian for those domiciled in the Anambas Islands archipelago.
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Kelantanese Malay people

The Terengganuan Malay people are one of the main groups of Malay ethnicity. Most are concentrated in Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, but they are also found in the neighbouring states of Pahang (Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin), Johor (Mersing) and also in Anambas Islands in Indonesia.[1] As of 2010, it is estimated that the population of the Terengganuan Malay people had exceeded 1.1 million people, which makes up of 94% of Terengganu state's population.[2]

Terengganuan Malays refer to themselves as Oghang Tranung or Oghang Ganu.

Language

Terenganuan Malay people are well known for their unique spoken language, the Terengganu Malay dialect or Cakak Tranung as it is in their language. The Terengganu Malay dialect is closely linked to the Kelantanese Malay dialect and at times difficult to be understood by Malay people that are not from the Terengganu state. However, not all Terengganuan Malay people in Terengganu converse in the dialect. In Besut, the Kelantanese Malay dialect is much popular among the Malay people there as their culture and customs there are closer to Kelantan than Terengganu.[3]

Culture

The Terengganuan Malay community is rich in culture and tradition. In Terengganu, there are several types of traditional Malay theatre that are known as Rodat (dance), Teater Nur Sakti and Tarian Pulai dance. Besides that, the Tarian Ulek Mayang dance is usually performed by the seaside at the Pesta Puja Pantai (Sea Worshipping Festival) at the end of the year period and is meant to heal sickness. Nevertheless, such dances today are simply considered as cultural performance.

Food

Terengganu is also known for its traditional cuisine. Among the nutritious and delicious traditional Terengganuan Malay food is the Keropok Lekor (which is also referred to as Keppok Gongdee, Keppok Panjang or Keppok Batang by the Terengganuan Malays). Apart from that, Budu (sauce) is also another popular dish in Terengganu. Now more and more people recognize and are aware of this nutritious Budu (sauce) as Sos bilis (anchovy sauce). In addition, the Nasi Dagang Teregganu is one of the most popular foods among the people of Terengganu and is easily available at almost every restaurant in Terengganu. There are a variety of traditional foods that are delicious and nutritious in Terengganu of which are such as Laksang, Tahi Itik, Cek Mek Molek, Akok, Nganang, Bronok Sagu, Sagong, Bekang Nyior, Belebak, Nek Bak, Tok Aji Serbang, Kuih Tepung Gomok, Tupak sutong, Bekang, Roti Paung, Buah Bung Sambal, Kuih Kapur Nyior, Apam Dewa, Apam Kuah and many more.

Traditional dance

  • Ulek Mayang dance[4]
  • Saba dance[5]
  • Watimang Landok dance[6]

Music

Traditional songs:

  • Watimang Landok[7]
  • Anok Udang[8]
  • Ayun Buai Kokek[9]
  • Patendu Patende[10]
  • Inang Rodat[11]
  • Ulek Mayang[12]

Martial arts

  • Silat Gayongman Gerak Satu

Notable people

References

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