Culture Highlights

I am sure a lot of you have heard of Michael Schumacher the Ferrari driver in the Formula One race. However, how many of you know that Formula One race have actually been held in Malaysia anually? Kuala Lumpur comes alive with the sound and fury of Formula One racing. The Sepang International Circuit entices thousands of racing aficionados to Malaysia from across the world with its white-knuckle curves.

Malaysia is a country with a combination of variety of races, which are the Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in harmony for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other, creating a truly Malaysian culture. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays, Chinese and Indians. In Sabah and Sarawak, there are a multitude of indigenous ethnic groups with their own unique culture and heritage. Religious traditions sit in harmony with modern technological advances, and the Buddhist and Hindu minorities coexist peacefully alongside the Muslim majority. This has made Malaysia a prosperous country with living religious history: ancient temples and festivals from across a full range of beliefs are still maintained alongside the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, allowing visitors to the country to experience a beyond compare cross-section of Asian culture.

Malaysians are difinitely not bashful about celebrating their heritage, and you will difintely be able to find the streets of its cities and villages transformed into carnivals overnight in observance of festivals and holidays ranging from Chinese New Year (Chap Goh Meh) to the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. Lanterns, parades and holiday dishes ensure that no day in Malaysia is like any other. Odds are your visit will coincide with a variety of cultural events. Therefore, get ready to experience Asian culture as never before!

Since Malaysia is a country with colorful cultures, different festivals play a very vital role in not only the Malaysian culture but also in promoting the country's tourism. The Malays celebrate the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chineses celebrate Chinese New Year, Indians celebrate the Deepavali. There are also other celebration like the Moon Cake festival, Hungry Ghost festival and so forth. In a nutshell, Malaysian might not know how to party like a lot of westerners, but we sure put on some incredible celebration every year. So what are you waiting for? Come to Malaysia and party in our unique way and I guarantee you will have fun.

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