Malaysia Week to open in Hanoi

The Malaysia Week 2009 will be held from August 26 to 31 at Melia Hanoi to promote Malaysian culture and tourism.
During the event, Hanoians will have a chance to enjoy all the food and drinks which are specialties of Malaysia such as Roti Canai, Satay with condiments, famous rice noodles, Roti Jala, Nasi Lemak, Mee Rebusmention in the buffet dinner at Melia Hanoi. Particularly, Teh Tarik demonstration and traditional dances will be presented everyday on the occasion.
Due to influences from immigrant groups like Chinese and Indian, and other neighbouring countries, the culture in Malaysia is a fine combination of elements from its own and other cultures, which can be seen clearly from its culinary, beverages and music.
Malaysian culinary has been influenced by other cultures like China, Indian and Middle East; therefore, there is a wide variety of choices available when it comes to foods. Malay food often uses fresh ingredients, lots of seasoning and herbs to enhance the taste and flavours. Desserts in Malaysia are quite sweet and often contain coconut milk, sometimes; tropical fruits can also be served as desserts.
Among many beverages, Teh Tarik is a popular Malaysian tea made by combining 2 main ingredients: tea and condensed milk. The tea is brewed using a unique technique, pouring the tea back and forth from high to a container held below. In Malaysia, there are often competitions and performances between demonstrators to show this special skill.
Also from Malaysian multi-culture, music and dances vary widely and are considered as mesmerizing and complex art forms. The dances can be divided into court dance, folk dance or others but there is a common use of the drums in the background. Some of the popular traditional dances are Joget, Inang, Silat, Shadow Plays and Datun Julud.
The week is organized by the Embassy of Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Global Travel Centre and Melia Hanoi to mark the Malaysian National Day which falls on August 31.