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Malaysian Culture & People – language, cuisine, history, and more

Malaysia’s history as a regional melting pot comes to life in its culture. Here are links and articles chronicling Indonesia’s arts, cuisine, languages, religion, history, and more to enrich your Indonesian journey.
A Gallery of Peranakan Chinese New Year Food
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously gave us a guided tour of the food on the table.
An Introduction to Malay Cooking and Culture
About.com Guide Dennis Sim on Malay Cooking and its cultural history in Southeast Asia.
Ethnicities of Malaysia
A comprehensive guide to the ethnicities making up the Malaysian melting pot. From AllMalaysia.info.
Penang Heritage Trust
Official site of organization devoted to Penang conservation and cultural education. Includes trail maps throughout Penang’s more scenic areas.

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