Culture & Religion
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0Culture & ReligionMyanmar’s Shin Pyu Novitiation Ceremony
This article was written by Judyth Gregory-Smith. If you have been to Myanmar (or you are going) you may have seen (or...
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0Culture & ReligionArt Exhibitions in KL: June 2019
Who says the art scene in Malaysia is not thriving? This June sees many exhibitions carrying us through the mid-year blues and...
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0Culture & ReligionRamadan for Dummies: An Explainer
It’s starting this year on May 5 or 6, depending on where you are in the world, and in Malaysia, it’s impossible...
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0CommunityInto the Wild: The Jungle School of Gombak
This article was written by Rachael Lum for Lokalocal. You wouldn’t have thought that a place like Gombak could be considered a...
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0Community5 Traditional Malaysian Villages to Visit Around Kuala Lumpur
This post is brought to you in part by Tourism Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur may be Malaysia’s biggest, most advanced achievement as a...
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0Culture & ReligionEat Your Way through Lunar New Year 2019!
Chinese New Year is known as one of Malaysia’s biggest cultural festivals, and for good reason. Every shopping mall will be extravagantly...
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0Culture & ReligionHistory of the Cheongsam
The cheongsam is synonymous to the cultural identity of the Chinese all over the world. But did you know that this form-fitting,...
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0Culture & ReligionMyths and Truths of Chinese New Year
1. You can bribe a God Ever wondered why the fondness for the glutinous rice cake nian gao? The ‘year cake’ or...
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0CommunityHeartbeat of Heritage at the Orang Orang Drum Theatre
This humble drum theatre found its roots in 24 Festive Drums which is, unknown to many, a relatively new performance art.
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0Culture & Religion5 Malaysian Myths of Powerful Princesses
The folk stories behind how a strange rock was formed, or why some foods are a certain colour is always fascinating no...
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0CommunityAdventures That Matter in the Philippines
You’ve probably heard a thing or two about the Philippine islands. Mountaintop views, white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and palm tree-lined roads....
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Community SponsoredFascinating Film Clips of 20th Century Malaysia
Sights and sounds of Malaysia pre 2000 including major events like the Japanese occupation, Malaya's Independence, and scenes of everyday life in...
