Introduction to culture tourism

What is CULTURE TOURISM?

Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism within country or region’s culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, visual and performing arts, architecture, religions, traditions as well as other creative elements that create the natives lifestyle.

Why Culture Tourism is IMPORTANT?

It is important for various reasons.

-         Positive economic and social impact

-         Establishes and reinforces identity

-         Helps build image

-         Helps preserve the cultural and historical heritage

-         Facilitates harmony and understanding among people

-         Supports culture and helps renew tourism

~MALAYSIA~

As everyone know that Malaysia is a very unique country. In Malaysia we have Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia. All these culture may have influenced each other since they have been living around each other for ages, and it created a true Malaysian culture.

However some said that the surrounding areas have greatly influenced Malaysian cuisine from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Javanese and Sumatran cuisines. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are Malays, Chinese and Indian. While in Sabah & Sarawak there are also different ethnic groups with their uniqueness, culture and heritage.

DANCING CULTURE

if you're in Malaysia, you could see a lot of different types of dancing according to those ethnic groups.

this is Sumazau Dance, if you go to Peningsula Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak)

Indian dance! 

not to forget the amazing 'Tarian Naga' 

FOOD CULTURE

when you come to Malaysia, you can taste different types of food according to your preference. 

MARRIED CULTURE

It has been usual things in Malaysia to have Malay and Chinese marriage. Indian and Chinese marriage and some else. This is so unique.