The Kelantan State Museum In Kota Bharu

The main state museum in Kota Bharu looks nice, at least from the hint of what's currently open while the place is undergoing a major renovation. Good for the state of Kelantan, unfortunate for visitors passing through at the moment.

A few exhibits are still available to see, mostly examples of traditional textiles and cultural tools.

What's big? Kites, known locally as "wau bulan," and shadow puppetry or "wayang kulit."

Top ("gasing" in Malay) spinning is a popular diversion, nicely illustrated in a hand-crafted diorama.

Traditional Muslim cap. Combining cultural touchstones in a mural, featuring traditional wear, games, drumming and kite flying. Fun for all.

Back to the diorama, a nice detail of palms in 2- and 3-D.

Visiting Other Buddhist Temples Around Tumpat, Malaysia.

You could spend several days visiting all the Buddhist temples around Tumpat. Beyond the biggies, there are more worthy places for a quick look. And maybe a prayer.

Wat Kok Seraya. This temple is famous for featuring a rare sight, a female Buddha. Looking good all dressed in white, sista!

A little sister at her feet. And in a nearby pagoda, back to featuring men. Old news.

Heading to another temple, looming through a field.

At Wat Pikulthong, some fun with animals. Coin collecting cock and an elephant trunk.

The main attraction, the standing Buddha. He's a tall boy, 36 meters in height.