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Title
Lai keeps keris craft sharp
Description
Hidden in an old fashion shophouse in Permas, Kukup here, is a man who has been keeping the Malay art of keris-making alive for decades. What makes it even more special is that he is a Malaysian of Chinese descent.
Lai Kah Foh, 71, said that his interest in forging the traditional Malay dagger started when he was 13-years old while he was helping his blacksmith father.
Lai Kah Foh, 71, said that his interest in forging the traditional Malay dagger started when he was 13-years old while he was helping his blacksmith father.
Creator
Devi, Venesa
Source
Devi, V. (2023, August 15). Lai keeps keris craft sharp. The Star. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/16/lai-keeps-keris-craft-sharp
Publisher
The Star
Date
16 Ogos 2023
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“I am fascinated by the beauty and intricacy of the keris that is not only historically known as a powerful weapon but also a symbol of the richness of the Malay culture.
Devi, V. (2023, August 15). Lai keeps keris craft sharp. The Star. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/16/lai-keeps-keris-craft-sharp
“Many may think that it is bizarre for a Chinese man to be the one to make the keris but I feel that it is not a big deal.
“That is the beauty of Malaysia. It does not matter what race you are, as long have you have the passion and desire to learn, you can take part in keeping any culture alive,” he said in an interview.
Lai, who is better known as ‘Ah Lai’ said that while 80% of his customers are Malays, he has also been getting orders from people of other races.
Devi, V. (2023, August 15). Lai keeps keris craft sharp. The Star. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/16/lai-keeps-keris-craft-sharp
“Many may think that it is bizarre for a Chinese man to be the one to make the keris but I feel that it is not a big deal.
“That is the beauty of Malaysia. It does not matter what race you are, as long have you have the passion and desire to learn, you can take part in keeping any culture alive,” he said in an interview.
Lai, who is better known as ‘Ah Lai’ said that while 80% of his customers are Malays, he has also been getting orders from people of other races.