ID Number: 2012-122244
Topic: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural
Having had an interesting past and being a part of the international spice route many hundreds of years ago, Malaysia has turned into a mosaic of cultures. Everything from its people to its architecture reflect a colourful heritage and an amalgamated culture. To understand Malaysian culture, you must first get to know its people. Malay,Chinese, Indian and many other ethnic have lived together in Malaysia for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other creating a truly Malaysian culture.
Have you all heard about the 'Visit Malaysia Year 2014'? A promotion campaign for the ' Visit Malaysia Year 2014 ' officially launched by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak on 10 January 2013. The ' Visit Malaysia Year 2014 ' is excepted to attract a new record of 28 million international tourists arrivals and RM 76 Billion in tourist receipts next year, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to New Strait Times on 21 October 2013.
As the Ministry Of Tourism and Cultural, I would like to promote the ' Visit Malaysia Year 2014 ' by arts and performances.
Citrawarna act as a medium to attract tourist to Malaysia. Citrawarna also known as Colours of Malaysia will be celebrated on the month of May every year at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. This is the perfect time to showcase the best of what Malaysia has to offer and prove the colours and cultures to the world. Citrawarna was organised for the very first time in 1999 to reflect the rich cultures that Malaysia represents, the event has since spread awareness of Malaysia's artistic, geological and cultural gems to many parts of the world.
This event is celebrated to unite various states of the nation in one single place to portray their culture and lifestyle. The tourist can use this opportunity to see shows presented by different ethnics races of this multicultural country. During this festival there will be traditional dances, parades, exhibitions, traditional costumes and jewellery and many more events that will bring together all the different races in Malaysia. Each ethnic Malaysian community will showcase their traditional and customary individuality in costumes, head gears, traditional dances and music, art and craft work and also traditional cuisine and delicacies.
Depicted as a ' Premier cultural extravaganza ' by Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Malaysia, the festive brings in joy in every Malaysian's soul as one can see all the arts and dance performances of the country under one roof. There are visitors from other continents as well to enjoy these shows and to learn about Malaysia in one happening night.
Tourist will come to Malaysia with wide-opened eyes and mind as this is a land of festival where they can treat their visions as well as inhale the gala air every moment and every minutes.
As the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural I will like to continue this event in a even bigger scale. Our ministry will also contribute some sum of money and will keep an eye on this even to make it a successful event every year as well as to attract more local and international tourist. I believe through this I can make Malaysia a better place to live for Malaysians. This is because as a Malaysian we should know about the other races tradition and culture. Through Citrawarna we can get to know about the other races and ethnic living style and culture. This will create a peaceful and understanding surrounding for we Malaysian to live in our home called Malaysia.
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3) http://www.nst.com.my/latest/muhyiddin-visit-malaysia-year-2014-to-attract-28-mill-tourist-1.381411
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nice one... hope this event will be a success... :D
ReplyDeleteThank you anna :)
DeleteI totaly agree with your suggestion.Tourism is a major source of revenue and one of the most profitable sectors, where the spill over effects will be felt by all Malaysians. We have a vibrant tourism industry, an experienced tourism ministry and a friendly and communicative minister in Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz
ReplyDeleteYes and he have done a great job as the tourism ministry.
DeleteI totally agree with you. This will also help our countries economical status. Hope is a successful event
ReplyDeleteThis will be a successful event if all Malaysian participate in it.
DeleteYes, I really agree with her idea that the tourists can understand and get to know about the different ethnics and culture of Malaysians from the Citrawarna. Citrawarna also known with the name of Colours of 1 Malaysia was held on 25th May 2013. Then, Visit Malaysia Year 2014 will make more tourists to visit Malaysia. Previously, Malaysia is one of the top ten tourist destination in the world. Malaysia was ranked in 10th place in the year 2012 for most number of international tourist visits.
ReplyDeleteTourism always reflect the beauty, nature, wealth and prosperity of a country and one of most important industry in Malaysia. Government has played a vital role in developing this industry and personally hats off for all ministers involved from the early days Malaysia transformed into tourism attraction country. We should keep our country clean, multicultural unity within various religions and ensure the growth of this industry which will indirectly contribute to growth of our country economy.
ReplyDeleteA smart way of presenting your idea and it is very interesting. I agree about your points as tourism is the one of Malaysia's income.
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