INTRODUCTION
Royal Malay wedding in Terengganu 1920s
Malaysia is a nation of tremendous ethnic diversity. The multicultural nature of the population—often described as rojak (a spicy mixed salad)—goes back a long way, to the earliest habitation of the Peninsula. Since then, there have been continuous waves of immigrants from virtually all directions. Over time, increasing inter–ethnic contacts and influences have resulted in a polyglot nation of ethnicities, religions, cultures and traditions. This volume introduces the various ethnic groups that call Malaysia home—described by anthropologists, historians and other specialists—and captures the essence of the traditions and cultural manifestations of these communities.
- Information in the full article includes
- A cosmopolitan nation
- Social and cultural montage
- Modernization and traditions
- Traditions for future generations and a national culture