KEDAH
Located in the northern region of the peninsula and known as the “ Rice Bowl”of Malaysia, Kedah’s scenic beauty is unrivalled. Her great expanse of green paddy fields against the backdrop of ancient hills provides a serene ambience that adds to the appeal of this picturesque state. Steeped in history, culture and heritage, Kedah was the birthplace for many ancient kingdoms believed to date back to the 6th century A.D. Its capital city, Alor Star, depicts a harmonious fusion of the state ‘s past and present .
Off its western shores are clusters of the sun drenched archipelago of Langkawi, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and home to many well loved Malaysian legends.
LANGKAWI’S LEGENCDARY BRAWL
In the heart of Langkawi Island sit 2 prominent mountains called Gunung Raya and Gunung Mat Cincang . And seeming to separate the 2 is a third mount called Bukit Sawar. Local legend believed the 3 were actually local giants by the names of Mat Raya, Mat Cincang and Mat Sawar.
A long time ago, during a grand engagement kenduri or feast thrown for his daughter. Mat Raya was enraged when he caught his future his future son – in –law( Mat Cincang’s son) flirting with another maiden at the feast. Such insolence resulted in the most furious fight between the 2 gigantic families.So intense was the battle that it transformed Langkawi. The engagement ring was irately flung and the place where is landed became known as Tanjung Cincin or Cape of the Ring. In the brawl, the crockery was angrily kicked around and its gravy spilt.
From the broken pieces of crockery emerged the village of Belanga Pecah or Broken Crockery and the area of the split gravy became” the town of Kuah, which means “ gravy” in Malay. And the Hot Springs at Air Hangat is the exact spot where a giant cauldron of the hot water is smashed.
The fracas had disturbed the sleep of Sang Gedembai of Gua Cerita or Cave of Stories, a bigger giantess possessing malevolena. Last powers of casting deadly curses to anyone who displeases her.
Infuriated, she stormed out cursing the brawling giants into mountains of stone. Gunung Man Cincang and Gunung Raya. Alas, Mat Sawa r who tried to reconcile the 2 was also transformed into the hill called Vukit Sawar, which now separates the 2 mountins.
Besides, the panoramic view of these lush mountains, visitors can envision the legendary brawl and other mystifying local legends by visiting Langkawi’s scenic Lagenda Park, Situated only 400 meters fom Kuah Jetty. The 50acre sprawling open air museum allows visitors to journey through local history that is rich with romantic legends and folklore. Opens daily from 8 am to 11 pm , visitors will also enjoy its serene lakes, charming landscapes and imaginative monuments.
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