The Tumpat District is a major agricultural area that shares the border with Thailand. The Thai influence is thus quite strong. Small villages are scattered among rice fields and a number of interesting Thai Buddhists' temples can also be found here. Other places of interest include the beach resort at Pantai Sri Tujuh (Beach of Seven Lagoons), which happens to be the venue for the International Kite Festival.
It is also well known that the people of Kelantan are masters of the art of boat building. The secrets of this art are normally passed down from past generations. And among the many fishing villages, Tumpat town is synonymous with expert boat builders of the country. Boatmen build their boats from experience and intuition in this tiny village. In the past, some of the boats had strange and fascinating forms attached to the prows. For instance, the shape of a "Bangau" (Cattle Egret) or a "Garuda" (a Demonic Birdman, which is a remnant of Hindu influence during pre-Islamic times) were used. Boatmen believed that these talismans were able to drive away evil spirits and provide them protection during their fishing trips. In the 1950s, however, the introduction of engines saw the decline of the use of talisman, but there are some that still remain as exhibits today.
It is also well known that the people of Kelantan are masters of the art of boat building. The secrets of this art are normally passed down from past generations. And among the many fishing villages, Tumpat town is synonymous with expert boat builders of the country. Boatmen build their boats from experience and intuition in this tiny village. In the past, some of the boats had strange and fascinating forms attached to the prows. For instance, the shape of a "Bangau" (Cattle Egret) or a "Garuda" (a Demonic Birdman, which is a remnant of Hindu influence during pre-Islamic times) were used. Boatmen believed that these talismans were able to drive away evil spirits and provide them protection during their fishing trips. In the 1950s, however, the introduction of engines saw the decline of the use of talisman, but there are some that still remain as exhibits today.
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