page_title: Wau bulan
hierarchical_section_title: Wau bulan
caption_attribution_description: English: Wau bulan, Malaysia traditional kites, hanged in Pasir Gudang Kites Museum.
context_page_description: Wau bulan is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite that is traditionally flown in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some others being the hibiscus. The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines is based on the wau kucing.
  There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing and wau merak are some of the variants.
context_section_description: Wau bulan (Jawi: واو بولن) is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with floral motifs) that is traditionally flown in the Malaysian state of Kelantan.  It is one of Malaysia's national symbols, some others being the hibiscus.  The reverse side of the fifty-cent coin of Malaysia (1989 series) features an intricately decorated wau bulan with a hummer on top. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the wau kucing (cat kite).
  There are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau kucing (cat kite) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants.
caption: Wau bulan on display in Pasir Gudang Kite Museum, Johor.
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