Custums+&+Traditions

**Malaysia's Customs and Traditions** 
 * Dance and Music [[image:http://bollywood.buzzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/chitresh_das_20090515.jpg width="288" height="453" align="right" caption="An Indonesian Performer"]]
 * Music is greatly influenced by Chinese and Islamic forms
 * Includes percussion instruments made of shells such as flutes, trumpets and gongs
 * Dondang Sayang : another dance style which is slow and intense
 * Indonesian Traditons and Customs **
 * Customs and traditions have merged with religious teachings
 * Brought about different ceremonies and festivities
 * Wedding Traditions
 * Engagements last many years
 * Presents and cards are to be exchanged between both sides of the families
 * Thousands of guest are invited (anyone and everyone who has seen of slightly met the bride or groom)
 * Long chains of flowers
 * Professional dancers
 * The bride and groom greet each guest as they walk in

<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">**Philippine Traditions and Customs** <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Food is influenced by Spanish and Asian diet
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Three or more meals in one day
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Martial arts is a very common activity for people of all ages
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Kissing the hands of elders shows much respect
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Family reunions are common for all holidays and events
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">On November 1, every year the families visit their deceased at the graves
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Eating a certain food called Pancit on their birthday makes them live longer