ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MALAYSIA VOL.12:PEOPLES AND TRADITIONS

Malaysia is a melting pot of ethnicities, cultures and traditions. The 12th volume in The Encyclopedia of Malaysia series, Peoples and Traditions provides an insight into the scores of ethnic groups for whom Malaysia is home. Anthropologists, historians and other specialists describe the various communities and capture the essence of their traditions and cultural manifestations.

The volume commences with a look at the migratory and demographic patterns of the population from ancient times and the genesis of a multiethnic society, and provides insights into the various ethnic groups in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, and their distinct cultural and social identities. It discusses their traditional habitat, culture, customs, costumes, languages, cuisines and economic pursuits, and highlights efforts made by the communities to preserve their heritage in the face of modernization and globalization. The volume also discusses the cultural fusion that underscores Malaysias multiculturalism.