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Malay culture emphasizes principles on courteousness,
restraint, tolerance, harmony and cordial relations
among family members, neighbors and the different community.
In Malaysia people respect and honor the beliefs and
faiths of different religion. Many Cultural and religious
festivals such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali,
Christmas, and Gawai Day are celebrated with equal vigor
and show.
Malaysia is diverse country with a rich cultural heritage.
The foundation of the national culture is Malay culture,
which is native to this area. Islamic values are entrenched
in Malay Culture. Malaysian culture flaunts multi- racial
values and ethics.
The national language of the country is the Malay language.
English as the second language and is widely used in
business centers and market places.
Different Culture are meeting and melting in Malaysia
from the beginning of the century. The two post dominant
cultures in Malaysia include Chinese culture and Indian
Culture. These two cultures has dynamically maintained
its traditions and society structures, they have also
blended mutually to create present-day Malaysia's exclusively
diverse heritage.
Malay wedding ceremony incorporates elements of the
Hindu traditions of southern India and is celebrated
following some Hindu principles.
The liberal acceptance of all religious celebrations
and the tradition of tolerance that has been followed
have formed the basis of Malaysia's advancement.
The union of cultures within Malaysia is deep-rooted
in the golden era of the Malacca sultanate which fascinated
traders from far regions of the world such as China,
India, the Middle East and Europe. Since then Malaysia
became the land of diverse racial culture and religion.
Malaysian music is greatly inclined towards Chinese
and Islamic forms. Musical instruments mainly comprises
of drums, percussions some of which are made of shells,
flutes, trumpets and gongs. Malaysia also boasts the
rich tradition of dance and drama incorporating Thai,
Indian and Portuguese influences.
Malaysian people are usually soft spoken. They are
warm and very cordial. They pay a lot of respect to
all the elders and approach a brotherly spirit.
Your Tour to Malaysia will be very memorable and special
as it offers spectacular tourist destinations and gracious
hospitality. Pamper yourself with some of delicious
culinary delicacies and relax in its comfortable hotels
and resorts and shop for every essentials.
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