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Harumanis mango farm is one of the main product in Perlis. It is located in Bukit Bintang area, Sungai Batu Pahat. This mango farm is very unique because such farm is not found in any of the state. Apart from that the taste and aroma of this distinctive fruit has attracted visitors to visit this farm. It can only be enjoyed once a year around March-June.

Laksa Kuala Perlis

Laksa Kuala Perlis is a famous dish in Perlis. This laksa is made of rice flour, with its savory so appetizing when eaten. This dish is so famous along the shore especially in Kuala Perlis. Laksa makes use a certain mould to produce strings of Laksa. The savory is made from boiled fish, ground and cooked with its ingredients.

Pulut Mempelam
Glutinous rice is eaten with fresh mangoes, sapodilla, Durians or bananas is quite unusual food for some places, but for the people of Perlis especially the farmers, the food is a common food.

Various types sweet and savory taste of mango and the latest is Harummanis mango, cut into small pieces and eaten together with "pulut sibar" or glutinous fat. Wickedly delicious. "Pulut sibar" is glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk, mixed together until smooth that then leveled.

Sira Belinggai

Belinggai fruit will ripe during the summer or 'eastern wind'. At this time farmers the state of Perlis use the fruit to make sira called "Sira Belinggai '. Fruit Belinggai that hard skin, peeled and removed the contents. belinggai is mixed with coconut milk to make sira. Belinggai Sira is usually eaten in the evening and very tasty when mixed with flakes or ringgi. These foods are a traditional food for the initial population of Perlis.

PERLIS INDERA KAYANGAN
PERLIS INDERA KAYANGAN \| JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM \| MALAYSIA \|
HISTORY	Perlis was originally part of the older kingdom of Kedah, which was conquered by Thailand in 1821. After the restoration of the Sultan of Kedah to his throne in 1842, the Thais kept Perlis as a vassal state. In 1905, Perlis obtained, from Thailand, the services of an European advisor to help in the administrative and financial affairs of the state. The Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 transferred control of Perlis from Thailand to Britain, and a British advisor was appointed to administer the state. A formal treaty between Britain and Perlis was only signed in 1930. In World War II, the Japanese occupation forces handed Perlis back to Thailand. After the war, Perlis again came under British protection until Perlis gained independence from Britain with the formation of the Federation of Malaya in 1957. More recently, archeological evidence of ancient man has been found in Perlis.
CULTURE	AWANG BATIL The art of the story teller or Awang Batil is a traditional Malaysian art form performed with a background of percussion, woodwind and sometimes stringed instruments.Traditionally the story teller would travel from village to village reciting tales of Malay folklore to the sound of a beating drum accompanied by enchanting melody.It is an entertaining art form and the whole show especially the build up before the narration is very theatrical and a fantastic advertisement for Malay culture. TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT Located in Kuala Perlis the Perlis Craft and Cultural Complex is a great place to purchase traditional handicraft items such as rattan baskets, bamboo, wooden carvings ceramics, pottery, intricate silverware and best of all the Perlis style of hand drawn batik. TRADITIONAL DANCE For leisure, the people of Perlis enjoy a variety of activities ranging from traditional dances to traditional games and pastimes handed down through generations. "Tarian Canggung" and "Tarian Ayam Didik" are examples of dances and equally irresistible feet stomping may still be seen today.
INTERSTING PLACES	Gua Kelam Located near the peaceful town of Kaki Bukit, the Kelam Cave is a 370 meter-long cave that is well-lit and easily accessible. The cave was believed to have formed from the erosion of an underground stream. Visitors can admire the unique rock formations or marvel at the fascinating life forms in the cave. Hutan Lipur Bukit Air The Bukit Air Recreational Park is located near the Perlis snake farm. Visitors can experience the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest or bathe in cool streams that meander through the forest. Kota Kayang Museum This museum is located between Kuala Perlis and Kangar. The museum traces the history of Kedah’s Sultanate, which had close links to the formation of Perlis. Some of the things you can find here include money, artifacts, weapons and ornaments from the old Malay era. Kuala Perlis The quaint little town of Kuala Perlis is one of the entrance points to Langkawi Island. Watch the life that goes on in the fishing communities or try the amazing seafood. Padang Besar Padang Besar is a bustling town filled with bargains galore for shoppers. There are many duty-free shops and a large range of produce, souvenirs and artifacts on sale here. Perlis State Park The Perlis State Park is located along the Thai-Malaysian border. It encompasses the Mata Ayer and Wang Mu forest reserves. The park is rich in vegetation, trees, extensive caves and jungle streams. This is also the only place in Malaysia where the stump-tailed macaque is found. Snake Farm One of only two snake sanctuaries in Malaysia (the other in Langkawi), the Perlis snake farm houses an amazing array of snakes and other reptiles. There are enclosed exhibits and garden enclosures. Visitors can catch the amazing King Cobra resting in their cages or take photographs with tame snakes. The farm is located 10 km north of Kangar and is near the town of Arau. Taman Herba The Herb Gardens is located close to the Bukit Air Recreational Park. A large variety of herbs, spices and traditional plants, numbering over a 1000 species, are grown here. Visitors can see them, learn about their medical application and watch how they are cultivated in this park. Tasik Melati Just 8 km north of Kangar lies this tranquil lake. People often come here to picnic, boat or stroll around the lake. There are more than 150 unique sand bar islands on the lake, which can be accessed by boats.
POPULAR FOODS	Harumanis Mango Harumanis mango farm is one of the main product in Perlis. It is located in Bukit Bintang area, Sungai Batu Pahat. This mango farm is very unique because such farm is not found in any of the state. Apart from that the taste and aroma of this distinctive fruit has attracted visitors to visit this farm. It can only be enjoyed once a year around March-June. Laksa Kuala Perlis Laksa Kuala Perlis is a famous dish in Perlis. This laksa is made of rice flour, with its savory so appetizing when eaten. This dish is so famous along the shore especially in Kuala Perlis. Laksa makes use a certain mould to produce strings of Laksa. The savory is made from boiled fish, ground and cooked with its ingredients. Pulut Mempelam Glutinous rice is eaten with fresh mangoes, sapodilla, Durians or bananas is quite unusual food for some places, but for the people of Perlis especially the farmers, the food is a common food. Various types sweet and savory taste of mango and the latest is Harummanis mango, cut into small pieces and eaten together with "pulut sibar" or glutinous fat. Wickedly delicious. "Pulut sibar" is glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk, mixed together until smooth that then leveled. Sira Belinggai Belinggai fruit will ripe during the summer or 'eastern wind'. At this time farmers the state of Perlis use the fruit to make sira called "Sira Belinggai '. Fruit Belinggai that hard skin, peeled and removed the contents. belinggai is mixed with coconut milk to make sira. Belinggai Sira is usually eaten in the evening and very tasty when mixed with flakes or ringgi. These foods are a traditional food for the initial population of Perlis.