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Malaysia: Where Cultures are amazingly Diverse

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Located right at the heart of South East Asia is a country with an amazingly diverse culture, Malaysia. You may as well ask what made me say that Malaysia is a country with diverse culture and I would say it is the truth.

Among the cultures that could be found in Malaysia are the: classic Malayan culture, the Islamic culture, the traditional Chinese culture, and others. Races of people found living in harmony in the country of Malaysia include the Malays, Indians and the Chinese.

Although Malaysia considers Islam its national religion, the country is known to respect others’ religion such that Chinese temples and some Christian and Catholic Churches are free to be built in the area and its constituents are free to follow the kind of religion they have.

When in the country, the main attraction is usually found in the Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur, or what others’ fondly call by its abbreviations KL, serves not only as the seat of the Malaysian Parliament but also of entertainment, nightlife, and many of the world class infrastructures such as the Petronas Twin Towers.

Tourism in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a booming industry. Many visitors come to the Malaysian city to witness the country’s Asian artistic culture, scenery, and of course, shopping in retail stores.

The House of Parliament, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the Putra World Trade Center, the Dataran Merdeka, the Tugu Negara among many others are some of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s top destinations. Apart from these, cultural celebrations from that of the Chinese, the Muslims, and others also drive flocks of people to see them and participate in the lively celebrations.

What to do in Malaysia:

Shopping – If you’re in KL City to shop, then you are in luck! Kuala Lumpur has up to 66 shopping malls in that it is considered as Malaysia’s fashion hub. Shopping in Malaysia is an attraction to shopaholics all over the world. One of Malaysia’s hit shopping destinations is the Suria KLCC.

The Suria KLCC is located right under the Petronas Twin Towers. For shoppers who like the classic scene that the Malaysian Petronas Twin Towers offer, Suria KLCC is the right place to be. Shopping and sightseeing all in one is what Suria KLCC offers its visitors. Aside from shopping, R&R, and eating, there are other things to see and do when in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Arts, Entertainment and Sports – People who go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aren’t just in there for the shopping, restaurants, and adrenalin-filled nightlife. The arts in Kuala Lumpur are just as exhilarating to see as shopping is. All around Kuala Lumpur, you can find many ongoing cultural activities and graphic arts on walls and roofs of infrastructures.

The city itself is a treasure trove of modern and traditional infrastructures and arts. Places such as the Petronas Art Gallery and the Galeri Dataran Merdeka are only some of the venues that are flocked by numerous fine art enthusiasts.

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