Overview
The culture of Malaysia draws on the varied cultures of the different people of Malaysia
Arts
Traditional Malaysian art is mainly centred on the crafts of carving, weaving, and silversmithing
Architecture
Architecture in Malaysia is a combination of many styles, from Islamic and Chinese styles to those brought by European colonists
Music
Traditional Malay music and performing arts appear to have originated in the Kelantan- Pattani region
Literature
The strong oral tradition that has existed since before the arrival of writing to what is now Malaysia continues today
The Southeast Asian country of Malaysia has great cultural diversity. Indigenous tribes, Malays, Chinese, and Indians have all contributed to the culture of the country. Significant influences of Persian, British, and Arabic cultures are also be seen in Malaysian culture.
Modern Malaysia is characterized as a melting pot. Aspects from
ancient Malay, British, Dutch, Portuguese, and Hindu culture still prevail throughout many parts of the country, which has led to vast diversity in local architecture, religion, language, and cuisine.
Chinese and Indian cultural influences made their mark when trade began with those countries, and increased with immigration to Malaysia. Other cultures that heavily influenced that of Malaysia include Persian, Arabic, British.
Malaysian Culture and Society
- A Multi-Cultural Society Malaysia is a multi-cultural society. The main ethnic groups are the native Malays as well as large populations of Chinese, and Indians. ...
Ethnic group in Malaysia
Africans in Malaysia or African Malaysians, are people of full or partial African descent who were born in or immigrated to Malaysia.
Immigration from Africa to Malaysia is only a recent phenomenon, with Europe and the rest of Asia traditionally being the largest sources of migration to Malaysia.