Gasing

Gasing (top-spinning) is one of them. It is still popular among the kampong community especially those who are actively involved in local cultural groups. As proof of its popularity, annual gasing competitions are held among the many states of Malaysia. This game requires speed, skill and strength to launch and strike the opponent's top. It also requires a lot of patience as one game could last up to five hours.

Serting Ulu Recreational Park

Serting Ulu Recreational Park or Hutan Lipur Serting Ulu is a forest park in the Jempol district of Negri Sembilan. Often mistakenly called Ulu Serting, it is about 20 km to the northwest of the town of Bahau. The park was established in 1986 for the general public to better appreciate nature in the tropical rainforest.

Serting Ulu Recreational Park has facilities for picnicking and team building. There is a pool fed by natural stream. The park is visited mostly by the locals.

Tengkolok

The official attire of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar also shares some features of this traditional attire. For example, the Tengkolok Dendam Tak Sudah is the official headgear of the Negeri Sembilan King. Distinguishing it as belonging to the       monarch is its corner which is folded to the right while the fold of that worn by the Datuk Lembaga Adat and other dignitaries is to the left.

Seremban Lake Garden

 

The Seremban Lake Gardens is one of the most picturesque gardens in the country. Its lush greenery and well-maintained lawns are a delight to the tired eye and often have a calming effect on many a weary soul.

There are jogging tracks in The Lake Gardens for the more energetic visitor while children can frolic in the playground. For those who are content to watch the world go by, this is just the place with benches erected in various spots overlooking the lake and greenery.

Air Jando Pulang

	Cool and refreshing! The name is derived from the tale of a divorce (janda) being welcomed home by his wife with this sweet drink. The exquisite richness of the pulp and juice of young coconut mixed with some coloring (usually red) or brown sugar to taste makes this drink unique to Negeri Sembilan. Add in some ice cubes and you have an ice-cool exotic drink; just the thing to quench your thirst on a hot sunny day.

Port Dickson International Triathlon

Challenges include swimming, cycling and running. Don’t miss this chance to be at Port Dickson, the most popular beach on the Peninsular’s west coast.

Penganan

"penganan" is made from glutinous rice flour giving it a smooth shiny texture, kesirat uses a mixture of both glutinous rice and coarse rice flour making it somewhat unrefined. Penganan is also known as being in the "adat menyalang". This a ceremony after the wedding where the bride's family introduce themselves to he groom's family. Cooked over a very slow fire, this delicacy may take hours to prepare. However, now they are widely available at the markets around the state, especially during Ramadhan.

Kesirat

	This local dessert is a must during Hari Raya festivities. Lounging around on verandah after a hard day's work, this delicacy is delicious taken with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Although the main ingredients in both are sugar and cocunut milk, the texture differs slightly.

Sampin & Baju Melayu Cekak Musang

The baju melayu cekak musang, and sampin give the aura of the "masculinity of a Malay warrior" to the man while the baju kurung teratai worn with the tudung dwi rebung, a headgear which has slightly upturned ends, reflects the identity of a Negeri Sembilan lady. These beautiful attires are usually the choice of married couples for the bersanding (sitting on a dias at the wedding reception) ceremony and are also displayed in full colour during traditional shows and performances.

Wau

In many communities, leisure times are filled with various games and activities mainly inherited from one generation to the next . Permainan wau (kite-flying), is among the many traditional games enjoyed by people of Negeri Sembilan, especially in the kampungs.

Adat Perpatih

The name 'Adat Perpatih' is derived from Datuk Parapatieh Nan Sebatang, a nickname used by Sutan Balun. Adat Perpatih was introduced in Negeri Sembilan subsequent to the migration of the Minangkabau in the 14th century. It is the local variation of the motherland's. The custom is practised by twelve clans (the biggest family unit) which are Biduanda, Batu Hampar, Paya Kumboh, Mungkal, Tiga Nenek, Sri Melenggang, Sri Lemak, Batu belah, Tanah Datar, Anak Melaka, Anak Acheh and Tiga Batu.

The principle feature of Adat Perpatih is the matrilineal system in which the nucleus of the society is the female and her female offsprings. Membership of clan is for life. A clan leader is known as Lembaga, a hereditary position among the perut members (family unit of the same decadence) of the clan. The smaller family unit after the perut is ruang and the smallest unit is rumpun headed by Besar. The leader of a perut is known as the Buapak while for the ruang is Kadim. The selection of Lembaga is done democratically where unanimous concensus by members of the clan is sought along with the blessings of Undang. Undang takes the role of 'a sovereign ruler' for a luak, the authority of whom is clearly defined in the proverbs "Kata Bercari Kepada Lembaga, Sah Batal Kepada Undang'.

The origin of the Undang Yang Empat (The Four Law Givers) can be traced back to the four great chiefs or To' Batin's who headed for different areas of Negeri Sembilan to set up new settlements. Three were men while one a woman. The woman elected to remain in Johol and the three men separated with their followers. One went to Jelebu, one to Klang and one to Sungai Ujong. Thus, luak Sungai Ujong, luak Jelebu, luak Klang, and luak Johol.

Though the proverbs mentioned that the Undang has the local autonomy, the final decision lies in the hands of the Lembaga. This shows the importance of cooperation among the traditional leaders as mentioned in the proverb: "Bulat air kerana pembetung, bulat manusia kerana muafakat."

In the modern political and administrative systems, luak Sungai Ujong, Rembau, Jelebu and Johol are still headed by Dato' Undang. However, their authority is confined only to matters related to Adat Perpatih.

Adat Perpatih has its own unique rules regarding the matrimonial ceremony, divorce and inheritance. For example, a man is prohibited from marrying a women of his clan, while marriage between maternal first cousin are also prohibited. Meanwhile, meticulous phases of matrimonial ceremony is to be observed starting from merisik, meminang, hari solek and menyalang.

Wealth in Adat Perpatih is divided into four; harta pembawaan (wealth owned by the wife before marriage), harta dapatan (wealth owned by the wife after marriage) , harta carian (wealth gained by the couple after marriage) and harta pesaka (inherited wealth). This rules may appear strict but the philosophy that lies behind it is noble and just. It is this rule that makes Adat Perpatih distinct from other systems.

Adat Perpatih that has been assimilated with Islamic law has great influence on the local socio-cultural, political and economic activities. Every conflict is resolved harmoniously apt to the Islamic principle as mentioned in the proverbs "Adat Bersendikan Hukum, Hukum Bersendikan Kitabullah". 

Seri Menanti Palace / Royal Museum

Negeri Sembilan's rich traditions go back a long way. One of these has been manifested in the construction of the Sri Menanti Palace in Sri Menanti. Built at the turn of this century to replace an older palace which was burnt down, this uniquely constructed palace has now become a tourist attraction after it was turned into a Royal Museum in 1992.

The Sri Menanti Palace was the official residence of the royal family until 1931 when it was found to be inadequate for the growing functions of the state. Designed by two local craftsmen and carpenters, "Tukang Kahar" and "Tukang Taib", the wooden palace or "Istana Lama" (old palace), which was completed in about six years in 1908, was built without the aid of any nails or screws. The palace, which features 99 magnificent pillars to denote 99 warriors of various "luak" or clans, is often the subject of study and research among students of architecture.