Introduction of Culture Tourism in Malaysia

Culture tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion and other elements that helped shape their way of life. Cultural tourism includes tourism in urban areas, particularly historic or large cities and their cultural facilities such as museums and theatres. It can also include tourism in rural areas showcasing the traditions of indigenous cultural communities and their values and lifestyle.

                       

Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s top travel destinations, possessing an endless range of attractions and activities that cater for the cosmopolitan shopper, cultural enthusiast, historical buff and nature-lover. Divided into Peninsular Malaysia in the West and East Malaysia, part of the Borneo archipelago, the country will allure you with the shopping experience of its modern cities, the splendor of its cultural arts and natural heritage of rich flora and fauna.

To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia, bustling melting-pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. Our multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colorful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socializing. As a people, Malaysians are very relaxed, warm and friendly.

Congkak

Gasing

Wau

Malaysians' strong sense of community is reflected in many of their traditional games and pastimes such as silat, sepak takraw, wau, gasing, wayang kulit and congkak. These activities are still played by local children on cool afternoons and are also a communal activity during festivities such as before or after the rice harvest season and weddings.

Malaysia boasts a delightful variety of traditional handicrafts. Choices range from priceless authentic antiques to exquisite modern hand-made crafts. As most artisans are Muslims, Malaysian handicraft designs are heavily influenced by Islam. The religion prohibits the depiction of the human form in art. Hence, most designs are based on natural elements such as the interlacing of leaves or vines, flowers and animals. 

Malaysia's multi-cultural and multi-racial heritage is most prominently exhibited in its diverse music and dance forms. The dances of the indigenous Malay, Orang Asli and different ethnic peoples of Sabah and Sarawak are truly exotic and enchanting. As the Chinese, Indians and Portuguese settled in Malaysia, the traditional dances of their homelands became a part of Malaysia's culture and heritage. 

Malaysia has many historical place. The most popular historical place is A Famosa in Malacca and historic building of Georgetown in Penang. Majority of Malaysia popular culture sites are located on the Malay Peninsula (west Malaysia). On the east side is Sabah and Sarawak that rich with unique culture such as long house and traditional food. 

Moon Cake festival

Hari Raya Puasa

Thaipusam

Malaysia also has much colorful festival such as Hari Raya Puasa, Chinese moon cake festival and Thaipusam . All this festival was celebrated with all type of race in Malaysia.  The most popular thing in Malaysia is the food.  Malaysia has many delicious variety of food such as nasi lemak. roti canai and keaw teaw.  All this food was eaten by all type of race in Malaysia.

For the perfect holiday full of surprises, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.