Malaysia - People, Clothing, and Food
Malaysia - People, Clothing, and Food
Introduction
The history of Malaysia is colorful and splendid. Hundreds of years ago it was one of the strongholds of the international spice trade, which created a colorful Malaysian culture. From the people to the building, all reflect the splendid tradition and multi-fusion culture. To understand the culture of Malaysia, we must first understand its people.
Many ethnic groups live together in Malaysia from generation to generation, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and many other ethnic groups. These cultures interact with each other to create a culture that truly belongs to Malaysia.
In Malaysia, the largest ethnic groups are Malays, Chinese, and Indians. Sabah and Sarawak live with various indigenous peoples, each with its own unique culture and heritage.
Malay
People: Nowadays, Malays are the largest ethnic group in Malaysia with more than 50% of the total population. In Malaysia, a Malay is an ancestor of a Malay, an Islamic and Malay tradition, and a Malay speaker. They originally believed in Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism. Until the 1400s, because of the decision of the Malacca royal family, they converted to Islam.
Clothing: Until the 20th century, Malay women were still wearing kemban in public - a sarong tied to their chest only. With the popularity of Islam, they began to wear more modern and elegant baju kurung. baju kurung is a kind of knee-length loose women's blouse, usually outside the long skirt, pleated on both sides. It can also be paired with traditional fabrics such as brocade or batik. These traditional garments are usually accompanied by selendang (shawl) or tudung (turban). Malay traditional men's clothing is baju melayu. baju melayu is a loose tunic, covered in trousers. It is usually paired with sampin, a scrim covered in the hip.
Clothing: Until the 20th century, Malay women were still wearing kemban in public - a sarong tied to their chest only. With the popularity of Islam, they began to wear more modern and elegant baju kurung. baju kurung is a kind of knee-length loose women's blouse, usually outside the long skirt, pleated on both sides. It can also be paired with traditional fabrics such as brocade or batik. These traditional garments are usually accompanied by selendang (shawl) or tudung (turban). Malay traditional men's clothing is baju melayu. baju melayu is a loose tunic, covered in trousers. It is usually paired with sampin, a scrim covered in the hip.
Malay delicacy
1. Nasi Lemak
This is the Malay style breakfast, rice with bursts of coconut fragrance, plus cucumber, crispy fried anchovies, 38 chili paste, egg and chicken curry, very delicious.
This is the Malay style breakfast, rice with bursts of coconut fragrance, plus cucumber, crispy fried anchovies, 38 chili paste, egg and chicken curry, very delicious.
2. Otak-otak
Otak-otak is one of the most common Malay snacks, spices pickled fish, coconut milk, chili sauce wrapped in banana leaves, with small fire slow roasted, taste spicy and delicious.
Otak-otak is one of the most common Malay snacks, spices pickled fish, coconut milk, chili sauce wrapped in banana leaves, with small fire slow roasted, taste spicy and delicious.
3. Satay
Malaysia is one of the traditional delicacy satay, pickled chicken, beef, mutton string for heat charcoal. When eating satay, the most important is to dip a layer of peanut butter imports.
Malaysia is one of the traditional delicacy satay, pickled chicken, beef, mutton string for heat charcoal. When eating satay, the most important is to dip a layer of peanut butter imports.
4. Baden curry beef (Beef Redang)
Baden curry beef jerky is the best color of the Malay culture. The curry and coconut milk, mix spicy chili, add sugar and stir in the thick and thin, Dry Curry with beef, unique taste, that is the entrance.
Baden curry beef jerky is the best color of the Malay culture. The curry and coconut milk, mix spicy chili, add sugar and stir in the thick and thin, Dry Curry with beef, unique taste, that is the entrance.
5. Fried banana (Pisang goring)
Banana peels with sesame, salt, and water-soaked corn aleurone, and fried until golden brown.
Banana peels with sesame, salt, and water-soaked corn aleurone, and fried until golden brown.
6. Coconut rolls with palm sugar
Sweet, with palm sugar and coconut crispy pancakes sweet and delicious.
Sweet, with palm sugar and coconut crispy pancakes sweet and delicious.
Chinese
People: Chinese are the second largest ethnic group in Malaysia, with about 25% of the total population. Most of them are descendants of Chinese immigrants in the 19th century, known for their hard-working and wealthy business minds. The Chinese are also divided into three categories, speaking different Chinese languages, including Hokkien, mainly living in North Penang; Speaks Cantonese mainly in Kuala Lumpur, the capital; and speaks Chinese mainly in southern Johor.
Clothing: Chinese cheongsam, also known as "gown," is comfortable and elegant to wear on the body, much favored by contemporary women. Cheongsam is generally high collar, button or buttonhole in the vicinity of the shoulder, waist narrowed, and one or both sides of the fork. Its fabric is usually silky silk, embroidered satin or other fabrics to show sexy.
Clothing: Chinese cheongsam, also known as "gown," is comfortable and elegant to wear on the body, much favored by contemporary women. Cheongsam is generally high collar, button or buttonhole in the vicinity of the shoulder, waist narrowed, and one or both sides of the fork. Its fabric is usually silky silk, embroidered satin or other fabrics to show sexy.
Chinese delicacy
1. Chicken Rice
The chicken soup boiled rice, and then served with boiled chicken or chicken.
The chicken soup boiled rice, and then served with boiled chicken or chicken.
2. Hainan Style Bak-Kut-Teh
The meat flavor, the smell of medicinal herbs, all participate in the water decoction, Qi, Wang blood tonic effect
The meat flavor, the smell of medicinal herbs, all participate in the water decoction, Qi, Wang blood tonic effect
3. Wonton noodle
As a kind of pasta, noodles or soup served with an adult, shrimp meat mixture made of pork wonton, and sliced pork or chicken.
As a kind of pasta, noodles or soup served with an adult, shrimp meat mixture made of pork wonton, and sliced pork or chicken.
4. Roast chicken wings
The master does not stop shaking the barbecue chicken wings, with special sauce on the wings on the repeated barbecue, roast chicken wings until the surface of golden color, and spread fragrance.
The master does not stop shaking the barbecue chicken wings, with special sauce on the wings on the repeated barbecue, roast chicken wings until the surface of golden color, and spread fragrance.
5. Penang Fujian shrimp soup
The surface is the surface of oil and shrimp cooked together. Rice noodles cooked into the bowl, then add shrimp, fish plate, water spinach, pork, boiled eggs, chopped green onion and finally with the local special chili sauce.
The surface is the surface of oil and shrimp cooked together. Rice noodles cooked into the bowl, then add shrimp, fish plate, water spinach, pork, boiled eggs, chopped green onion and finally with the local special chili sauce.
6. Pot rice
In the pot add chicken, mushroom, sausage, and vegetables into a rice sauce boiled.
In the pot add chicken, mushroom, sausage, and vegetables into a rice sauce boiled.
Indian
People: The third largest ethnic groups in Malaysia, Indians, with about 10% of the total population. Most of them were descendants of Tamil-speaking South Indian immigrants who came to Malaysia during the British colonial era. In order to get rid of the caste system, they came to Malaysia with a beautiful vision of life. They are predominantly Hindus, bringing colorful native cultures to Malaysia, such as the gorgeous temples and spicy food.
Clothing: Sari is the world-famous Indian traditional costume. Sari's width is generally 5-6 yards, with a similar color of the petticoat, and the same color or contrasting tone of the short-sleeved shirt. It is generally wrapped around the body, leaving the pallau (embroidered or printed end) hanging from the left shoulder. Pettica wear is just exposed or covers the navel, the role is to support Sari. Sari's fabrics, materials, and styles varied, very exotic. Women in northern India like to wear the salwar kameez (Punjabi Suit) - a long-sleeved cage over their trousers with a shawl. The traditional men's formal wear is Kurta. It is knee length, the fabric is generally cotton or linen.
Clothing: Sari is the world-famous Indian traditional costume. Sari's width is generally 5-6 yards, with a similar color of the petticoat, and the same color or contrasting tone of the short-sleeved shirt. It is generally wrapped around the body, leaving the pallau (embroidered or printed end) hanging from the left shoulder. Pettica wear is just exposed or covers the navel, the role is to support Sari. Sari's fabrics, materials, and styles varied, very exotic. Women in northern India like to wear the salwar kameez (Punjabi Suit) - a long-sleeved cage over their trousers with a shawl. The traditional men's formal wear is Kurta. It is knee length, the fabric is generally cotton or linen.
India delicacy
1. Indian fried noodles
India Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables special, it is the seasoning, add tomato sauce and chili sauce, taste sweet and sour, somewhat similar to tomato sauce pasta.
India Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables special, it is the seasoning, add tomato sauce and chili sauce, taste sweet and sour, somewhat similar to tomato sauce pasta.
2. India pancake
India pancake is one of the traditional delicacy Indians, it is a kind of delicious taste, not only can be used as an appetizer but also can be used as a dessert.
India pancake is one of the traditional delicacy Indians, it is a kind of delicious taste, not only can be used as an appetizer but also can be used as a dessert.
3. Nasi Briyani tea fried shrimp
With butter boiled rice, add spices and vegetables and beef or chicken
With butter boiled rice, add spices and vegetables and beef or chicken
4. tea
In the milk, the skill to pull into the flavor of tea, is generally the Malaysian people love to drink beverages.
In the milk, the skill to pull into the flavor of tea, is generally the Malaysian people love to drink beverages.
5. fried shrimp
Light wrapped in a layer of powder fried technique, cannot only retain the integrity of the original shrimp, can easily be covered in spices and seasoning shrimp shell.
Light wrapped in a layer of powder fried technique, cannot only retain the integrity of the original shrimp, can easily be covered in spices and seasoning shrimp shell.
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