Wau:Malaysian Traditional Kite.

In Malaysia, another definition for "Layang-layang" is "Wau". Much was said about origin of the word "wau", while most reliable is that it derives from Thai vocabulary which means kites.  "Wau"  enthusiasts however suggest that the word "Wau" originated from the sound derived from the "hammer" of the kite when in flight, forming sound of "wau,wau,wau" in rythmic pattern. The main features of the "Wau" are mainly characterised by its head, wing and tail sections.

There are three types of traditional Malaysian Wau namely Wau Bulan, Wau Kucing and Wau JalaBudi.   Apart from this three mentioned, there are other types of wau proclaimed for a few of the penisular Malaysia states :

State	Official Wau
Johor	Wau Merak
Kelantan	Wau Puyuh
Melaka	Wau Kikik
Pahang	Wau Pungguk
Perak	Wau Seri Bulan
Perlis	Wau Helang
Pulau Pinang	Wau Kotak
Selangor	Wau Kapal
Terengganu	Wau Dodo Helang
Negeri Sembilan	Wau Seri Negeri
Kedah	Wau Kangkang