APPRECIATION OF MALAY ORAL TRADITIONS AMONG THE CHINESE IN KELANTAN

This article attempts to discuss the appreciation of Malay oral traditions among the Chinese in Kelantan. The discussion is based on the fieldwork data which were collected in the three districts, i.e. Tumpat, Kota Bharu and Pasir Mas. Their appreciation could be viewed from several aspects such as language, daily costume, food, handy craft, art and healing rituals. The data show that the Chinese are assimilated with the Malay and the Siamese culture in Kelantan. As they accept the local cultures into their daily life, they resemble the Malays. The Malay oral traditions such as wayang kulit, menora and mak yong are appreciated well among them.