Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country where people of different religion, country and race live in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The eclectic culture of the country is reflected through the Arts and Crafts in Malaysia. Music, dance, painting and sculptors are integral components of arts in Malaysia.
Music in Malaysia is also diverse; music of the country bears the influences of Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese, Filipino and Chinese music. Different provinces of the country are resided by people from different cultural backgrounds and musical taste. As the result of this, the music of the country varies from region to region. For example Ghazals from Arabia are popular in Kuala Lumpur and Rongeng and on the other hand a kind of folk music, is favored in Malacca. But then at the same time some forms of music are popular throughout the country like Zapin music and dance originating from Arabia and Donadang Sayang. Besides these, Malaysian music has also been considerably influenced by European and American music as a result of which Malaysia has witnessed the rise of numerous pop singers and rock bands in the recent years.
Malaysia Contemporary Art, Since its early origins - be it traditional carving, weaving or silversmithing - to the contemporary art of the modern age, Malaysian artisans and artists have always gone beyond cultural, ethnic and religious boundaries in order to find their inspirations, influencing the way in which the crafts, cuisine and architecture of the country are presented.
