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Ketuk-ketuk sahur in Kampung Bukit Piatu

Nazir Sufari6 years ago3rd Jun 2018Pictures
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The group making its war through Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. They walk around the kampung while playing traditional music instruments and sing to wake up people for sahur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
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IN Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca, a long held tradition marks the beginning of Ramadhan.

Every day at 3am, from the start to the end of ramadhan, a group of villagers – old and young – come together to wake the village up for sahur – the predawn meal in preparation for the day’s fast –  to with the sound of music and songs.

Equipped with drums, fife and the occasional bucket, the group starts its 3km walk around the village playing hari raya songs, making sure that everyone is up as they make their way around.

This tradition has been practiced here for more than 75 years and its one that the residents look forward to every year. – June 3, 2018.

The group making its war through Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. They walk around the kampung while playing traditional music instruments and sing to wake up people for sahur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group making its war through Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. They walk around the kampung while playing traditional music instruments and sing to wake up people for sahur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' starts as early as 3am. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' starts as early as 3am. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group marching along an alley at Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group marching along an alley at Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group will sing and play the traditional instruments during 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' at Bukit Piatu, Malacca. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group will sing and play the traditional instruments during 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' at Bukit Piatu, Malacca. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
Residents smile as the group passes by their house in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
Residents smile as the group passes by their house in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
Group leader Fattah Munir uses a traditional music fife, called serunai in Malay, during 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018
Group leader Fattah Munir uses a traditional music fife, called serunai in Malay, during 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018
A group member beating on an empty tin as he takes part in Ketuk-ketuk Sahur' in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018
A group member beating on an empty tin as he takes part in Ketuk-ketuk Sahur' in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018
A traditional drum used during 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
A traditional drum used during 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur' in Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group walking between the houses as they sing at Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group walking between the houses as they sing at Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
Only in Kampung Bukit Piatu we can see 'serunai' as part of the music instrument for 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur'. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018
Only in Kampung Bukit Piatu we can see 'serunai' as part of the music instrument for 'Ketuk-Ketuk Sahur'. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018
The group march and perform along the alley at Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
The group march and perform along the alley at Kampung Bukit Piatu, Malacca. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
Food being served after the event ends at about 4.30am. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
Food being served after the event ends at about 4.30am. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 3, 2018.
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