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Colors of Melaka - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Melaka is one of the most diverse states in the country. Muslim adherents constitute a significant part of the local population, but not as great as in some other states. That’s why the culture of Melaka is significantly different from the culture and traditions of Muslim states. Christian and Hindu festivals are celebrated here; they have become an integral part of national traditions. Locals also celebrate European New Year, moreover, it is considered one of the most amazing and important holidays.

Cuisine of Melaka for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

Traditional cuisine of Melaka slightly differs from classical Malaysian. The main treat is rice; skilled chefs cook it in various ways: stewed in coconut milk, stir fried with vegetables, …

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One of the most important Hindu holidays is Thaipusam taking place in late January. The holiday is dedicated to the god Murugan; it comes amid lush festivities. The main distinguishing feature of the holiday is a colorful ceremonial procession taking place on city streets. Another colorful and noisy celebration is Vesak, the classical Buddhist festival.

Locals certainly celebrate Deepavali, the Hindu New Year. Solemn religious ceremonies in honor of the next year are carried out within a month. Main symbol of Deepavali are oil lamps called wicca used to sanctify homes. It’s required to kindle lamps every day for an entire month, only in this case, you can reckon on success in the next year. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursion over cultural sights of Melaka - 'must visit' points of interest

The cultural center and capital of the state is Malacca City; it will be a real gem for fans of excursion tourism. Conditionally the city is divided into the old and new parts; the capital's …

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A significant part of state's residents are Chinese; their annual celebrations are very scenic. The Festival of Mooncakes and Lantern Festival are the most popular; all the locals are actively involved in events. Indigenous people love and know how to have fun; during holidays all religious and national differences between representatives of indigenous population are erased. Locals are friendly against foreign guests, so there is no doubt that travelers will be treated like dear guests. Curious national celebrations are held in Melaka throughout the year; they will give an opportunity to evaluate the multi-faceted and multi-ethnic Malaysian culture.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Melaka and surroundings

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Map of all churches

Cathedrals and basilicas near Melaka
♥ Church of St. Peter, Melaka, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Unique landmarks in Melaka and around

Interactive Park i-City

From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”

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Distance from Melaka center - 112.8 km.

Unlike many other LED parks in the world, i-City is open all year round. Every day, it is visited by curious tourists making great pictures. Originally, the park was conceived as a demonstration place of a new LED equipment. After the opening, it became so popular, that managers of the project decided not to dismantle installations after the finish of the advertising campaign. Today, the park is one of the most visited city attractions. Many local residents and tourists even don’t have a question about where to go for a walk in the evening. … Read further

Nasional Stadium Bukit Jalil

From the series “Top 14 Sport Stadiums with Impressive Design”

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Distance from Melaka center - 113.4 km.

Around the stadium is a wonderful square with exotic plants, pools and fountains. This place is as found for romantic walks and photoshoot. Currently, Bukit Jalil Stadium is the fourth stadium in the world after the possible number of spectators. Bukit Jalil has seating and standing. The ultramodern stadium in Kuala Lumpur with the beautiful design and the excellent equipment is also popular with the world-famous football clubs that play here the training games. Among the most famous guests of the Bukit Jalil Stadium are Manchester United and Chelsea. … Read further

Genting Skyway

From the series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”

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Distance from Melaka center - 156.4 km.

The length of the cable is 3,380 meters; passengers can reach the bustling entertainment complex in just 11 minutes. Speed of movement is 6 m/s, which is a real world record. Opening of this gondola lift took place February 21, 1997. The significant portion of the route passes over the spectacular jungle, so trips are incredibly popular among gamblers and guests of Genting hotels, as well as fans of unusual entertainment. A ride on a gondola lift is affordable even for thrifty travelers, as a two-ways trip costs about 3 USD. … Read further

National traditions of Malaysia

Primary school education is divided into linguistic areas. Citizens can attend schools in Malay, Chinese or Tamil. They represent the ancient dialects spoken by the country's dominant ethnic groups. Theoretically, anyone can attend any school. But in practice, those citizens who are not ethnic Indians very rarely attend a Tamil school. Middle-class locals are increasingly sending their children to Chinese language or math schools. However, most people are usually taught in the language of their ethnicity. … Open