04/05/2026
Jalan Jalan Nogori
Last Sunday, we organised a graduation trip to Jelebu for a class of six-year-old students 点点聚幼儿园 Kiddie Point / Tadika Tepuk Amai Amai. After parents handed over their children and picnic food to the kindergarten teachers, and from there we began our journey from Seremban to Jelebu which took 30 minutes.
Our destinations were the Vernacular Malay House—Rumah Gadang Budi—and the Muzium Adat. At first, some might think this sounds like a boring trip, but it turned out to be full of hands-on learning and fun activities.
Activities at Rumah Gadang Budi
- experienced the charm of a kampung lifestyle under the drizzling rain. Some children walked in the rain and happily stomped in puddles.
- learned about the Minangkabau community and the history behind this unique vernacular architecture.
- participated in various traditional games such as kite flying, the Eagle & Chicken game, top spinning, congkak, nature observation, and even sketching the architectural features of Rumah Gadang Budi.
- enjoyed picnic meals lovingly prepared by parents and the kindergarten’s cook.
Everyone had a wonderful time-sharing snacks and lunch together in the peaceful kampung environment.
Educational Experience
We made sure the trip was not only fun but also educational.
Special thanks to Teacher Kiwi for presenting the history and customs in a kid-friendly, storytelling style. The children followed along as if they were listening to a storybook while touring the museum. They are eargly to raised & answer questions which is a positive way of learning.
Through additional research, we learned that the Muzium Adat was the brainchild of the Honorable Tan Sri Dr. Rais Yatim, who is also the owner of Rumah Gadang Budi. We truly appreciate his efforts in preserving and restoring the art, culture, and customs of the heritage. These are valuable treasures to pass on to the younger generation.
We also express our gratitude to the Jendela practical students who assisted us in caring for the children throughout the trip. Hopefully, everyone—including the adults—enjoyed this day trip to Jelebu.
Photos and videos credited to
Tadika Tepuk Amai Amai
Jendela