| Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country where people of different religion, country and race live in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. Arts of Malaysia reflect the multiculturalism of the country. Music in Malaysia for example bears the influences of Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese, Filipino and Chinese music. Different parts of the country are inhabited by people from different cultural background and musical taste, for example Ghazals from Arabia is popular in Kuala Lumpur and Rongeng, a kind of folk music, is favored in Malacca. Some forms of music are popular throughout the country like Zapin music and dance originating from Arabia and Donadang Sayang.
Malaysian culture is highly influenced by European and American music and as a result of this influence there are a number of pop singers and bands and rock bands that have achieved popularity in the country and have found ardent followers amongst the youth of the country.
There is also no shortage of traditional dances in Malaysia. Joget is a traditional dance form that is generally accompanied by flute and dance, Inang is a Malay folk dance performed in front of royal guests. Other performing arts include Shadow Plays performed to celebrate special occasions like marriage and birth.
Silat is a form of martial art but then, it is also considered as a perfoming art as it is accompanied by drums and gongs and performed during weddings and other significant occasions.
Painting and sculpture in Malaysia also showcases similar variety, the country boasts of a number of art colleges, art galleries and museums where you can witness some enthralling artifacts, made by Malaysian painters and sculptors.
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