Malaysian Culture and Traditions

As Malaysia is made up of various races and ethnic groups, you will find that the country exudes a unique and one of its kind traditions and cultures. This is where you will be able to observe a travel experience which is different from any other country you will visit because there is a harmonious and united stand among the people of the country. As such, there are various different types of traditions that are observed by the people of Malaysia throughout the year thereby giving you a different experience every time. Throughout the year, there are celebrations and festivals that are celebrated by Malaysians like the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrated by the Muslims and Malays, the Chinese New Year and Mooncake Festival observed by the Chinese, Thaipusam and Deepavali commemorated by the Indians, Gawai festival celebrated by the people of Sarawak and many more all of which are commemorated together either nationally or regionally. Each of these festival comes with its very own reasons and history and this is where we provide you with background information about what they are, how they come about and why are they celebrated.

On top of that, this section also provides you with information about the elements of these culture like the costumes and common practices of the groups. You will be able to view pictures of how these culture are in nature and what makes them distinct from one another. We have also included here a section catered to keep you informed about the typical Malaysian lifestyle. This is where you will be able to find out about information on what a typical day in Malaysia is like. We have included here the common practices of Malaysians and what they usually do throughout the day. You will also be able to find out about the common words used in the country and phrases like food ordering, asking for directions and some bargaining tips as well.