Culture Talk

We call it Aidilfitri, others call it Ramadan Bayram or Da Erde, but Muslims worldwide still come together during Eid al-Fitr to celebrate the holy month of Syawal. Check out how Aidilfitri is celebrated around the world!

Did you know there are places in Malaysia named after women from local legends? Let’s jump into the world of local mystery and folklore!

Forget iPads and Playstations — we look at some of the nostalgic games Malaysian kids used to play.

Immerse yourself in some of these vanishing trades on your next trip to Penang.

NGO Badan Warisan Malaysia seeks to raise awareness for Sarawak’s heritage through six-part webinar series.

Where and what it’s like to celebrate the beautiful water festival known as Songkran.

Here are eight Chinese New Year superstitions and why they are believed to bring you more ‘ong’!

From mouth-watering treats to prosperity-fetching and monster-repelling red packets, these are some traditions to follow when ushering in Chinese New Year in the 21st century.

Find it hard to see your resolutions through? Ensure your New Year’s resolutions are effective by following some of these valuable tips.

Around the world, Christmas can hold many different meanings and many different customs are practiced, some not even religious.

The Malaysian songket has been listed in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

While international travel may still be a little out of reach, explore some of the cultural and historical architecture in your own backyard with these beautiful Chinese temples throughout Malaysia.