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Kelantan which translates as the "Land of Lightning" is a veritable treasure throve of delights rustic fishing villages verdant padi fields and languid palm fringed beaches. Tucked away in the north eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia the people of Kelantan have managed to keep alive age old customs and traditions thus earning the state a reputation as the Cradle of Malay Culture. Introduction Kelantan which translates as the "Land of Lightning" is a veritable treasure throve of delights   rustic fishing villages verdant padi fields and languid palm fringed beaches. Tucked away in the north eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia, the people of Kelantan have managed to keep alive age old customs and traditions thus earning the state a reputation as the Cradle of Malay Culture. Here colourful kites soar upwards defying gravity and giant drums reverberate. Shadow puppets mesmerise audiences and giant tops provide hours of endless fun. Kelantan has a population of about 1.4 million ; 95% is Malay with Chinese, Indians and Orang Asli making up the rest. Kelantanese are renowned for their warmth and friendliness. Kelantan Darul Naim is a world of gracious beauty, retaining an old world charm that few can resist. Come let her natural attributes work their magic on you!