PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR

The Malays, Chinese, Indians and the Indigenous People that make the 1.5 million people in Pahang are a perfect picture of diversity in harmony. Existing peacefully, each with their own colorful pomp and pageantry, they display a tolerance and understanding born out of mutual respect for each other. It thus provides unique harmony, which continues to astound many a visitor.

The many aspects of their cultures that nicely blended can be found in the language, beliefs, clothes, food, tradi- tional games. It would be hard indeed to fully describe the many facets of Malaysia’s rich and diverse heritage.

KELANTAN DARUL NAIM

Kelantan is known as the cradle of Malay culture based on the diverse cultural activities practised by Kelantanese. Among the popular cultural practices are Dikir Barat, Wayang Kulit Kelantan, Wayang Kulit Melayu, Mak Yong, Menora, Main Puteri, Wau Bulan (kite-flying), Gasing (top-spinning), Silat, bird-singing competition and handicrafts.

Among the handicraft products that are songket, batik, silverware and mengkuang. The Kandis Recource Centre provides information on the Kelantanese wood carving.

http://tic.kelantan.gov.my/index.php/ms/

TERENGGANU DARUL IMAN

Due to its history background and geographical location, Terengganu receives cultural influences from the neighbour in the north: Kelantan and Thailand. Though it is conservative Muslim state, the general public is still enjoying the freedom of worship. However, beer or alcohol is not widely available in certain places especially Malay own shops. Always remember that while n Rome, do as the Romans do.

http://tourism.terengganu.gov.my/