Oghang/Ughaong Tranung Melayu Terengganu / ملايو ترڠڬانو | |
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_(14583641609).jpg) A Terengganuan Malay woman in traditional attire, 1908. | |
| Total population | |
| 1.1 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Malaysia (Terengganu and significant populations inJohor (Mersing) andPahang (Kuantan andRompin) Indonesia (Anambas andNatuna inRiau Islands province) | |
| Languages | |
| Terengganu Malay, standardMalaysian (in Malaysia), standardIndonesian (in Indonesia) | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Malaysian Malays (especiallyKelantanese Malays,Patani Malays andPahang Malays) |
Terengganu Malays (Malaysian:Melayu Terengganu;Jawi:ملايو ترڠڬانو;Terengganu Malay:Oghang Tranung; Inland Terengganu:Ughaong Tranung), are a sub-group ofMalays native to the state ofTerengganu, on the east coast ofPeninsular Malaysia. Besides Terengganu, they can also be found in the neighbouring states ofPahang (in the districts ofKuantan,Pekan andRompin) andJohor (especially inMersing). The descendants of Terengganu Malays can also be found in theAnambas Islands (part of theRiau Islands province) inIndonesia.[1] As of 2010[update], it is estimated that the population of Terengganuan Malays is around 1.1 million people, and they form 94% of Terengganu's population, making them the dominant ethnic group in the state.[2]
Terengganuan Malays have maintained their own distinct culture, historical and linguistic identity from other Malays in the country. The most notable distinction is their spoken language, which is partially or mutually unintelligible to varieties of Malay in other parts of Malaysia. Terengganuans, along with the Kelantanese and Pahangites are considered asOrang Pantai Timur (People of the East Coast) due to their historical, cultural, linguistic and geographical proximity.
There are several theories on the origin of the name 'Terengganu'. One theory attributes the name's origin to terang ganu, Malay for 'bright rainbow'. Another story, said to have been originally narrated by the ninth Sultan of Terengganu, Baginda Omar, tells of a party of hunters from Pahang roving and hunting in the area of what is now southern Terengganu. One of the hunters spotted a big animal fang lying on the ground. A fellow party member asked to which animal did the fang belong. The hunter, not knowing which animal, simply answered taring anu (Malay: 'fang of something'). The party later returned to Pahang with a rich hoard of game, fur and sandalwood, which impressed their neighbours. They asked the hunters where did they source their riches, to which they replied, from the land of taring anu, which later evolved into Terengganu. Terengganu was called Trangkanu (Thai: ตรังกานู) by the Siamese when it was under their influence.
Terengganuan Malays usually refer to themselves asOghang Tranung, Teganu, Ganung or Ganu.
See:Terengganu Malay
Terengganuan Malays spoke a Malayic language calledTerengganu Malay or in their native language asBahse Tranung (which means "Terengganu language") orCcakak Tranung (which means "Terengganu Speech").Terengganu Malay is closely related toKelantanese Malay (Baso Kelate) andPahang Malay (Base Pahang) and these three can easily communicated with each other despite phonological differences (as well as some vocabulary differences). However, not all Terengganuan Malay people inTerengganu use Terengganuan; in the districts ofBesut and northernSetiu,Kelantanese Malay is much popular among the people there as their culture and customs are much closer toKelantan than other parts ofTerengganu.[3] Terengganu Malay has several distinct dialects but it is divided into two major ones namely Coastal which is considered to be Terengganu Malay proper and Inland, also known asBase Ulu (Language of the inland) orBase Kole Berang (Kuala Berang language/dialect). Both varieties have a distinct phonology and vocabulary which makes the communication between the two communities quite unintelligible. Both Coastal and Inland Terengganu Malay have several sub-dialects of its own.
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The Terengganuan Malay community is rich in culture and traditions and is considered as one of the "Cradles of the Malay civilization" in West Malaysia. In Terengganu, there are several types of traditional Malay theatres, such asRodak,Teater Nur Sakti andTariang Pula (Pulai dance),Tariang Saba (Saba dance),Tariang Bala (Balai dance) and so on. However, the most well known traditional dance of Terengganu areTariang Ulek Mayang, the dance is usually performed by the seaside at thePesta Puje Pata (Sea Worshipping Festival) at the end of the year and is meant to heal sickness. Nevertheless, such dances today are simply considered as cultural performance instead of using it as a worship. Like its neighbour Kelantan, Terengganu is one of Malaysia's most conservative states but the state is also known for its tolerance towards ethnic and religious minorities.
Terengganu has many unique traditional cuisines which added the diversity of native Malay dishes in the country. Among the nutritious and delicious traditional Terengganuan Malay food is theKeropok Lekor (which is also referred to asKeppok Gongdee,Keppok Panjang ,Keppok Getel ,Keppok Batang by Terengganuans). Apart from that,Budu (sauce) is also another popular dish in Terengganu. Now more and more people recognize and are aware of this nutritiousBudu (sauce) asSos bilis (anchovy sauce). In addition, theNasi Dagang Teregganu is one of the most popular foods among the people of Terengganu and is easily available at almost every restaurant in Terengganu. There are a variety of traditional foods that are delicious and nutritious in Terengganu of which are such asLaksang,Tahi Itik,Cek Mek Molek,Akok,Nganang (a variant of Akok),Bronok Sagu,Sagong,Bekang Nyior,Belebak,Nek Bak,Tok Aji Serbang,Kuih Tepung Gomok,Tupak sutong,Bekang,Roti Paung,Buoh Bung Samba,Kuih Kapur Nyior,Apang Dewe,Apang Kuoh and many more.
Besides the famous Ulek Mayang dance, there are also several unique traditional dances in the state, from Pre-Islamic dances like Saba to current folk dances like Rodat and Watimang Landok, mostly came after the arrival of Islam into the state.
Traditional songs:
Famous Malay people from Terengganu include: