Wau makers busy despite pandemic


Traditional craftwork: Muhd Nasru Aiman showing a completed giant-sized wau puyuh at his workshop in Kampung Sireh, Kota Baru. A giant-sized wau puyuh usually takes a week to complete. — Bernama

KOTA BARU: The Covid-19 pandemic did not stop a group of youths in Kampung Sireh here from pursuing their interest in making wau, the traditional kite widely found in Kelantan.

A check at Kampung Sireh Flats found that about seven to 10 youths were making wau puyuh (quail kite) or wau Kelantan for their customers.

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