The familiar sound of a cannon firing in Kampung Talang, located 250 km from Kuala Lumpur, marked the beginning of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday (March 30), filling the village with life and excitement, as the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end.
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00:00The familiar sound of a cannon firing in Kampung Talang, located 250 kilometers from Kuala
00:10Lumpur, marked the beginning of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday, filling
00:15the village with life and excitement as the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end.
00:21According to locals, the cannon firing tradition, known as Meriam Talang in Bahasa Malaysia,
00:27dates back to 1937.
00:57The cannons, once made from bamboo, have evolved over time, with steel versions emerging in
01:13recent decades to replace the original design.
01:43Every year, the villagers of Kampung Talang use up to two tons of cobalt to fire over
01:5480 cannons in celebration.
01:57This year, the excitement is palpable among the younger generation, who have come together
02:02to ensure the tradition is upheld.
02:24Despite concerns over firework safety in Malaysia, the cannon firing tradition remains a significant
02:30part of Kampung Talang's identity.