DIFFERENT DRESSES.

Arab dress for men ranges from the traditional flowing robes to blue jeans, T-shirts
and western business suits. The robes allow for maximum circulation of air around
the body to help keep it cool, and the head dress provides protection from the sun.
At times, Arabs mix the traditional garb with Western clothes. He address pattern
might be an indicator of which tribe, clan, or family the wearer comes from. However
this is not always the case. While in one village, a tribe or clan might have a unique
headdress, in the next town over an unrelated tribe or clan might wear the same
headdress.
Checkered headdresses relate to type and government and participation in the Hajj.
Red and white checkered headdress Generally of Jordanian origin. Wearer has
made Hajj and comes from acountry with a Monarch. Black and white checkered
headdress The pattern is historically of Palestinian origin. Black and grey represent
Presidential rule and completion of the Hajj. Shia- black turbans associated with
Shia clergy who are somehow connected to the Prophet Muhammad or Ali Ibn Abi
Talib the cousin of the Prophet who was the 4th Khalif of Islam and leader of the
Shia sect. Those who wear white turbans are associated with the lower echelons of
the Shia hierarchy.
Adherence to traditional dress varies across Arab societies. Saudi Arabia is more
traditional, while Egypt is less so. Traditional Arab dress features the full length body
cover like abaya, jibab, or chador and veil like hijab. Women in Arab are only
required to wear abayas in Saudi Arabia. In most countries, like Kuwait, Lebonan,
Libya, Jordan, Syria, and Egypt, the veil is not prevalent. It is clear that religiously
speaking, the mention of the burqa does not exist for Muslim women and today
represents more of politic position rather than a religious interpretation. Now days,
some conservative Muslims believe that hijab is not obligatory while others feel that
is it.
In Malaysia, dress for Malay men is Baju Melayu ("Malay dress or attire") is the
general term for the traditional Malay costume for men. The man widely
acknowledged as the creator of the male Baju Melayu, and the person who first
popularized it in the 15th Century in the Malacca Sultanate is Tun Hassan
Temenggong, the son of Bendahara Seri Maharaja Tun Mutahir. The Malacca
Empire was enjoying its heydays during the 15th to early 16th Century until the
Portuguese conquered Malacca in 1511. The ethical concept is that the Baju Melayu,
as a fashion style, the whole dress from the shirt to the trousers cannot be tight. It is
not Baju Melayu if it is tight-fitted. The traditional attire is loose-fitting, for both shirt
and trousers. This of course also fits with the usage of the costume for Islamic
prayers, when bending and sitting are required. And of course the traditional Baju
Melayu is not for the discotheque. The Baju Melayu is worn especially during major
religious festivals celebrated by the Malays, such as Aidil Fitri and Aidil Adha. It is
worn for prayers, and it is also the attire worn during traditional Malay weddings
(during the bersanding as well as during the akad nikah) and performances of
traditional dances like joget, zapin, and others. For Malay women dress is Baju
Kurung. Well, just go to any Malay house, open the cupboard of the lady in the
house, and you can definitely find at least one Baju Kurung dress in the wardrobe, if
not a full line of the traditional Malay women costume. This is because even though
some women prefer modern western attires, the Baju Kurung is still an elegant and
sweet dress for women in Malaysia.
Another then, for Indian men dress is Kurta. The kurta is the traditional attire for men
on formal occasions. It is a long knee-length shirt that is typically made from cotton
or linen cloth.
The saree is the world-renowned traditional Indian garment. Dress for A length of
cloth usually 5-6 yards in width, the saree is worn with a petticoat of similar shade
and a matching or contrasting choli or blouse. Typically, it is wrapped around the
body such that the pallau - its extensively embroidered or printed end - is draped
over the left shoulder. The petticoat is worn just above or below the bellybutton and
functions as a support garment to hold the saree. Made from a myriad of materials,
textures and designs, the saree is truly exquisite. Popular with northern Indian ladies
is the salwar kameez or Punjabi suit; a long tunic worn over trousers with a matching
shawl.
For, Chinese women dress is Cheongsam. Originated from the Manchu women
clothes, it evolved by merging with western patterns that show off the beauty of a
female body. Its features are straight collar, strain on the waist, coiled buttons and
slits on both sides of the dress. Materials used are usually silk, cotton and linen.
Cheongsam is the most popular Chinese attire in the world today.
DIFFERENT GAMES.
There are a lot of different between Malaysia and Arab traditional game. For Arab,
Seega is a game that is played in Egypt and in other areas of the Middle East. The
board game often consists of 5 x 5 squares, although 7 x 7 and 9 x 9 boards exist as
well. Each player starts off with 12 game pieces, which can be as simple as
potsherds or rocks. More game pieces are used for the boards with more squares.
Like checkers, the object of the game is to move your pieces and to capture your
opponent's. Pieces are taken from the board if your opponent makes a move that
places one of his game pieces between two of yours. However, if a piece is
sandwiched diagonally between an opponent's, it does not count. The game ends
when a player has one piece left. Mancala is an ancient game that has been
variously dated as stemming from 7,000 to 5,000 B.C. in what is now Jordan.
Another scholar has stated that the game orginated in ancient Egypt in the 15th to
11th centuries B.C. Still some believe that the game originally came from Africa.
Either way, many experts believe that mancala is the oldest board game in the world.
Mancala still exists in various forms in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle
East, and has enjoyed renewed popularity in the United States in recent years.
The game board usually consists of 8 or 12 holes arranged in two rows, with 2 larger
bins at either end. The holes on the board are the playing pits, and the bins at the
ends are scoring pits called kahalas or mancalas. The object of the game is to have
the most stones, or gaming pieces, in your mancala. The game starts with each
player having several stones (4 or 6, for instance) in their pits. The first player takes
all the stones from one of his pits and places one stone each into the next several
pits, including the scoring pit and his opponent's pit in a counter-clockwise fashion
around the board. The second player does the same thing. Points are only awarded
for gaming pieces that end up in your own scoring pit. The game ends when one
player has a majority of the stones in his scoring pit and there are only a few stones
left in the playing pits.
Camel races are a traditional pastime of the Bedouin, an Arabic, nomadic people
who have lived in North Africa and the Middle East for centuries. Camel races, or
dromedary races, as dromedaries are actually used in these events, have in more
recent times become somewhat popular. The dromedaries may be ridden by robots
as well as people. Officials may follow the race by driving along the side of the track
to see which animal finishes first. Various nations in the Middle East hold camel
races, including the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
In Malaysia traditional game we have galah panjang. Galah panjang which also
known as Runner and Tagger is one of the famous Malaysian traditional games and
usually played by children. This game does not required any equipment. It is not an
individual games.
Furthermore, it requires two separated teams of attackers and defenders, it consist
of not less than 4 people. Each player is required to run past all defending lines from
the first line to the last and run back towards the first line without any physical
contact with the opposing team. If any member of the opposing team manages to
touch any player, the player is considered dead and out of the game.
Then, gasing. Gasing is a popular traditional games among Malaysian people,
especially in Melaka and Kelantan. It can be played by adult or children. Gasing has
two size which is big and small size. There is no fixed number of players and the
game can be played either in teams or individually. A circle has to be drawn on the
ground for the circumstances within which is the longest to spin.
Next, batu Seremban. Batu seremban are played by young girl once upon a time. It
can be played by using a stone or sachet bag. it needs the player to throw all the five
sachet bag or the stone on the ground. After they have threw all the stone or the
sachet bag on the ground, they need to choose one stone to throw in the air and pick
one of the four stone remained on the floor without touching any other stone and pick
up the stone which has thrown in the air just now. Batu seremban has six step with
different way to played.
Besides that, Marbles (guli). Marbles is called as guli by Malaysian. It also played
by Indonesian and Thailand as well. Marbles is one of the southeast traditional
games which is very familiar among children and also adult. The material needed is
a set of marbles and it's depend on the number of players. They have to drawn a
circle on the ground and where each player put a few marbles in the circles. Each
player have to shoot another player's marbles to a point outside of the circle and the
marble is belongs to someone who shoot the marble outside. The winner is chosen
by the person who has the most marbles.
DIFFERENT DANCES.
Arab also have variety of dances. First, Dabke. Literally meaning "Stomp" in Arabic,
Dabke (also spelled Dabka, Dubki, Dabkeh, plural Dabkaat) is a group dance found
in the Eastern Arab countries. Performed mostly as a unisex line dance, Dabke is
avidly done at the weddings and parties of Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian and
Palestinian communities. A version can also be found in Iraq, known as Chobie. The
movements include rhythmic stomping, kicking, sidewards walking, hoping and
jumping. In social settings the dancers hold hands and form long moving lines or
wide rotating circles. There are also many stage performances and musical theater
shows that feature Dabke dances. You may also find Dabke used as a form of non-
violent social protest during war and conflicts. But it is primarily a proud and
energetic group line dance enjoyed by all ages and both genders.
Next, Saidi. The southern half of Egypt, know as Upper Egypt due to its higher
altitude, is called "al-Sa'id" in Arabic (pronounced iSa-yeed)". The Saidi people are
famous for this semi-acrobatic stick dance called "Tahteeb" for men and "Raqs
Assaya" for women. It is essentially a form of martial art where the manipulation of
the stick and the demeanor of movement replicated a battle scene. The main
motions with the stick include spinning, twirling, rowing, flipping and striking. Often
two dancers will enact a friendly battle with synchronized sparing and coordinated
strikes. But the essence of the Saidi dance is in its demeanor. The body moves
heavily and confidently with a subtle pulse. Grace is more valued than aggression.
This dance is done solo or in groups where the sticks are operated in unison, and
men and/or women play together.
Lastly, Sufi. There are innumerable Muslims in the world who actively use
movement, rhythm and chanting as an extension of prayer. Sufis (meaning "mystics"
or also "those who wear wool", in Arabic) are Muslims who use artistic ritual to help
reach a state of knowledge or trance. The goal is to have an active experience of
God "Allah" or Peace "Salaam". The movements are primarily swaying, spinning,
bobbing, turning and tossing. Sometimes the energy swells to a point of abandon
and emotive release. The rhythm is essential in propelling the meditative motions.
Drumming and Percussion are the main catalysts. The beat can also given by
rhythmic chanting. These chants can be as simple as repeating the name of God
"Allah" or as complex as a hymn or sung poem. Regardless of religious affiliation,
the Sufi ceremony can be done by any group using unified movement, and lead by a
strong rhythm that accelerates until it reaches an ecstatic climax.
There are a few dance in Malaysia like Malay dances, Chinese dances and Indian
Dances.
For Malay dance we have Asli, Inang, Joget and Zapin. Asli and Inang dances are
categorised as the original Malay dances whereas Joget and Zapin are categorized
as adopted Malay dances. Asli dances is the dance movements and its songs can
be traced back to the early Malay Kingdoms in the 14th century. Its beat and rhythm
is slow-paced yet intricate and well defined. Its dance style is graceful and elegant as
it depicts the charming nature of Malay ladies. There are numerous hand
movements and poses, each with a different significance. Every movement of the
Asli dance starts and ends with the gong beat in the count of eights. Asli songs are
still popular across the regions of Malay culture in Sumatra, the Malay Peninsular,
Singapore, the Riau Archipelago and Borneo. In Sumatra, they are known as
senandung and are derived from local soulful poetic verses projecting deep emotions
such as love or sorrow. Examples of Asli songs include Sembawa Balik, Pasir
Roboh, Timang Banjar and Sri Siantan. Then, Inang. Historical accounts state that
the word Inang is derived from the word Mak Inang, a nanny or chief lady-in-waiting
who is responsible in looking after the royal children. The Inang song and dance is
said to have been composed during the era of the Malaccan Sultanate, particularly
during the rule of Sultan Mahmud Shah (1488-1511). At the time, the Inang dance
was performed in various palace celebrations such as weddings. The Inang beats
and dance movements are faster paced compared to the Asli dance. It portrays the
grace and swaying movement of royal maids and has all the qualities of a palace
performance. In olden times, the Inang dance was performed only by ladies, with
very modest movements adhering to the strict palace customs and protocols.
Eventually, the Inang dance evolved from strictly a court dance into a folk dance
enjoyed and performed by all individuals. Nevertheless, its graceful and modest
movements have always remained. Nowadays, it is performed at all social functions
and usually by couples of men and women. Examples of songs with the Inang beat
are Seri Langkat, Lenggang Mak Limah and Mak Inang Pulau Kampai.
For Chinese dances, we have dance of Spring. In ancient China, spring was
welcome relief from the cold winter. It was also a time for romance and celebrating.
Performed by females, this dance depicts the happy mood that prevails in villages.
Lastly for Indian dances, we have Bharata Natyam. A classical Indian dance, the
Bharata Natyam is a solo female performance. A variety of standing positions,
movement of legs and feet and hand gestures are executed to the beat of the tabla
and other traditional instruments. In addition, Malaysia also include Ngajat. Originally
performed by Sarawaks ethnic warriors, the Ngajat was a post-battle dance to
celebrate victory. Armed with shields and swords, the costume-clad dancers leap,
thrust and shriek in mock battle. Sumazau is the national dance of the Kadazan-
Dusun community in Sabah, Borneo, the Sumazau is performed by two rows of men
and women dressed in traditional costumes. They depict the flight of birds to the
rhythm of six gongs.
DIFFERENT FOODS.
Arab culture differs between Malaysians although there is little difference. Arab
cuisine is defined as the various regional cuisines spanning the Arab world, from
Mesopotamia to Saudi Arabia, and incorporating the Levantine, Egyptian, and other
traditions. Originally, the Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula relied heavily on a diet of
dates, wheat, barley, rice, and meat, with little variety and heavy emphasis on yogurt
products, such as labneh (yogurt without butterfat). Cafes often serve croissants for
breakfast.
For breakfast, breakfast is often a quick meal, consisting of bread and dairy
products, with tea and sometimes jam. The most used is labneh and cream (kishta,
made of cow's milk or qaimar, made of domestic buffalo milk). Labneh is served with
olives, dried mint, and drizzled with olive oil. Pastries such as manaqeesh, sfiha,
fatayer, and kahi are sometimes eaten for breakfast. Flat bread with olive oil and
za'tar is also popular. Most Arab families also consume hummus and falafel with pita
bread. Traditionally, breakfast used to be a much heavier meal, especially for the
working class, and included dishes such as lentil soup (shorbat 'adas), or heavy
sweets such as knafa. Ful, which is fava beans cooked with chickpeas (garbanzo
beans), garlic, lemon, and olive oil is a popular working class breakfast as well.
Lablabi is another heavy garbanzo-based stew popular for breakfast in Tunisia.
For lunch, Lunch is considered the main meal of the day, and is traditionally eaten
after the noon prayer. It is the meal for which the family comes together, and when
entertaining, it is the meal of choice to invite guests to. Rarely do meals have
different courses; however, salads and mezze (an appetizer) are served as side
dishes to the main meal. The latter usually consists of a portion of meat, poultry or
fish, a portion of rice, lentils, bread or bagel, and a portion of cooked vegetables, in
addition to the fresh ones with the mezze and salad. The vegetables and meat are
usually cooked together in a sauce (often tomato, although others are also popular)
to make maraq, which is served on rice. Most households add bread, whether other
grains were available or not. Drinks are not necessarily served with the food;
however, there is a very wide variety of drinks such as shineena (or laban),
karakaden, Naqe'e Al Zabib, irq soos, tamr Hindi, as well as fruit juice. During the
20th century, carbonated soda and fruit-based drinks, sold by supermarkets, have
also become very popular. In some Arab countries, such as Lebanon, alcoholic
beverages such as Araq or Almaza beer are popular.
For dinner , dinner is traditionally the lightest meal, although in modern times, and
due to changing lifestyles, dinner has become more important.
In Malaysia we have variety of food. The vast majority of Malaysia's population can
roughly be divided amongs three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indians.
The remainder consists of the Peranakan and Eurasian creole communities, the
Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia, the indigenous peoples of Sabah and Sarawak in
East Malaysia
For breakfast, Roti Canai is a type of Indian bread, Sometimes Roti Canai serve with
curry and sometimes with dal. Then tosai, tosai is a different type of Indian bread.
You will only find tosai at Indian stalls however. It is very thin and crispy. Here, the
liquid dough is poured on the hot plate and then being spread by a cup. When it is
done it appears quite enormous in size but usually a tosai appears bigger than it is
since it is very thin and not as greasy as Roti Canai. Nasi Lemak seems to be the
most popular breakfast among all races in Malaysia. It's also eaten anytime during
the day and a popular fast food at rest stops for example. Nasi Lemak (fat rice) is
coconut rice with egg, sambal, anchovies, nuts, cucumber and sometimes chicken or
fish. As the word suggests it is quite heavy. To heavy for me in the morning anyway.
Nasi Lemak is usually cold as it is already prepared and wrapped in a banana leave
and newspaper. In the morning you will notice the small "pyramides" on the tables of
the stalls. Now you know what is inside.
For lunch, most of Malaysian like eat spicy curry for their lunch with rice. Asam
pedas is another dish that makes use of the sour-spicy-fishy trinity. Fish and, usually,
okra are simmered in a tamarind-based broth that, as in so many dishes, starts with
a pounded spice paste of chilis and roots and belacan. However, some people
dislike to eat spicy food also transfer to another food like soup.
For dinner, Malaysian society prefer to eat fried food. For example fried noodle,
fried rice and some people like to eat fast food like bugger.