Complete! Here’s the Cultural Profile of the Malaysian Population

Malaysia’s multicultural and multiracial heritage can be seen clearly in its variety of music and dance forms. There are dances from the Malays, Orang Asli, Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, to dances from the ethnic Sabah and Sarawak. There are many types of music playing in Malaysia, including orchestra, sweet potato tambourine, kompang, gambus, and sape. Some types of dance typical of the Malaysian population, namely Malay mak yong, horse braid, zapin, dance, candle dance, silat, bhangra, datun julud, and bamboo dance. This typical Malaysian dance is generally performed during celebrations of major events in Malaysia such as Chinese New Year or New Year celebrations.

In the past, many Malaysians wore clothes made of genuine leather and beads. However, along with the emergence of ancient kingdoms in Malaysia, textile clothing made from hand-woven and woven, or commonly known as songket cloth, began to appear. Later, when foreign trade developed in Malaysia, many residents began to wear clothes made of Chinese silk, sarongs from India, and robes from Arabia.

The development of these clothing materials has influenced the traditional clothing of the Malaysian population to this day. Traditional clothing that is still widely worn by Malaysians includes the Malay kebaya, Indian saree, and Chinese cheongsam. For those of you who are going to visit Malaysia, you can buy these traditional clothes as souvenirs.

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