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Historian Lee Eng Kew rediscovers traditional Chinese customs still practiced at weddings, funerals & other events, at grassroots locations across Malaysia.

Culture • 2017 • U

Discover traditional wedding customs, the folk colour ball dance, and Hokkien funeral ceremony in northern Malaysia.

Whose Tradition Ep01

Discover the Chinese New Year "Bai Ti Gong" ceremony, and the traditional Baba-Nyonya percussion band in Malacca.

Whose Tradition Ep02

Witness the traditional Teochew custom, "Puak Tau Sai", during the Chap Goh Meh celebration in Muar. Also, learn about the Teochew winter rituals and funeral rites.

Whose Tradition Ep03

Learn traditional wedding customs of Peranakan Chinese in Kelantan, the praying parade of Siamese temples, and Peranakan’s ancestor worship ceremony.

Whose Tradition Ep04

Witness the Hakka Kylin dance in Sabah and learn the remarkable history of Hakka folk songs. Also, taste traditional salty glutinous rice balls during the Winter Solstice.

Whose Tradition Ep05

Discover the traditional customs of Sarawak’s Fuzhou during the winter solstice and their wedding ceremony. And witness the development of the traditional dragon dance.

Whose Tradition Ep06

Discover the history of traditional Hainanese god worship ceremony in the East Coast and the significant role food plays in it. Also, learn about classical Hainan folk songs and traditional dances.

Whose Tradition Ep07

Learn the process of making a Kebaya - the traditional Peranakan costume in Terengganu. Also, discover the traditional funeral ceremony and challenges in the industry.

Whose Tradition Ep08

Find out why glutinous sesame balls are essential for the Cantonese during the Chinese New Year. Then learn the Cantonese lullaby and the traditional "Hit the Villain" ritual.

Whose Tradition Ep09

Immerse yourself in the Baba ballad in Penang, learn how to make beaded shoes, and sample a special Chap Goh Meh dessert. Also feast your eyes on a Peranakan performance.

Whose Tradition Ep10

Discover the Taoist "Pu-du" ritual and "grappling with ghosts" customs during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Sarawak, and witness the preparation of gifts for the ceremony.

Whose Tradition Ep11

Discover the history of the grand ghost festival in Bukit Mertajam and Petaling Jaya. The Ghost King was invited to Bukit Mertajam over 130 years ago but the festival still draws massive crowds each year.

Whose Tradition Ep12

Discover the customs and history of Hokkien’s Wangkang Festival in Malacca and witness the reappearance of a lotus team after an absence of 84 years.