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Mek Mulungtraditional Malaysian performance involving acting, dialogue, singing and dancing
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pantunGhazal adaptation in Islamic World of Southeast Asia
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kulintangIndonesian traditional instrument
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breakfast culture in Malaysiadining experience in a multi-ethnic society
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kebayatraditional Malay womenswear in the form of a light jacket or blouse, to be worn with a sarong
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Ong Chunno description
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gamelanstyle of traditional music originated in the island of Java in Indonesia
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Menoratype of dance
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Silatno description
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Dondang SayangMalaccan love ballads
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Mak yongperforming art originating from Malaysia
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kompangtraditional Javanese percussion instrument (part of Gamelan) originating from Java
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douhuaChinese dessert
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thong yotThai egg dessert
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open housefestive event
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knucklebonesdexterity traditional game of multiple origins, from ancient Egypt and Rome to Malaysia
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songkettraditional Malay woven fabric figured with colored or metallic supplemental wefts, originally from Malay region
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Zapinone of the dances in Indonesia
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YushengCantonese-style raw fish salad
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Putu piringTraditional Singaporean snack made from rice flour and stuffed with sweet fillings
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Rice himpitno description
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Pek Ngatraditional Malaysian pancake
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kuih keriaIndian-style of doughnut
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CokodokIndonesian traditional Malay fritter
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Puding DirajaPudding served to Malay royal family
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Congkakmancala game
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BuduFish sauce originating from Kelantan
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bubur lambukporridge
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TempoyakMalay condiment made from fermented durian
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yong tau fooHakka dish of tofu filled with ground meat or fish
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WajikJavanese traditional cake from Indonesia
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Vadacategory of savoury fried snacks from India
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TuakTraditional Indonesian alcoholic beverage
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thong yipThai dessert
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TempehIndonesian soy product originated from Java island, used as protein source
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Telur pindangIndonesian hard boiled eggs
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Teh TarikMalaysian milk tea
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Tari PiringIndonesian traditional dance originating from West Sumatra in Sumatra island
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Sepak ragaIndonesian and Malaysian traditional sport
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TapaiIndonesian and Southeast Asian traditional fermented of rice
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tengkoloktengkolok or tanjak is a Malay head covering, which can be found in various countries in Southeast Asia
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talempongtraditional Minangkabau musical instrument and music genre; originated from West Sumatra in Indonesia
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Syair Siti Zubaidah Perang Cina19th-century poem by an unknown author
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hinavaKadazandusun cuisine in Sabah
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songkoktraditional southeast Asian cap
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Silat MelayuMalay type of Silat originated from Malay World
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serundengIndonesian dish originating from Java island
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Seri MukaIndonesian desserts
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halvaconfections often made from nut butters or flours
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sataytype of skewers dish from Indonesia
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SataMalaysian dish
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Sambal gorengIndonesian dish
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Canai breadTamil Indian flatbread dish
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rengginangIndonesian traditional rice cracker originating from Java island
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RandaiMinangkabau traditional folk theatre and dance originating from Padang Panjang in West Sumatra
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IdiyappamIndian rice noodle dish
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pulut panggangno description
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puddingdessert or savory dish
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Pua Kumbutraditional Iban ceremonial woven textile originating from Borneo
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Sewang dancetype of dance
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pisang gorengSoutheast Asia snack food
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PindangIndonesian cooking method
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lemangIndonesian and Malaysian traditional food
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Kueh Pie TeeChinese-Indonesian snack
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rempeyekJavanese savoury cracker
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Bubur cha chaBetawi and Malay dessert and breakfast dish
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Magavauno description
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Q65209942no description
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Baju KurungIndonesian and Malaysian traditional clothing
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durianfruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio
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otak-otakMuarian fish cakes
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Onde-ondeSoutheast Asia sweet green snack balls, coated in shredded coconut
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NobatMalay ceremonial musical assemble for royal occasions
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Nasi KerabuMixed rice dish from southern Thailand and Malaysia with herbs and vegetables
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nasi gorengMalay, Javanese and Chinese Southeast Asia fried rice
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Nasi ulamIndonesian and Malaysian rice dish
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Nasi tumpangRice dish originating from Kelantanese
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nasi minyaktraditional food from Jambi, Indonesia
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Nasi lemakMalaysian rice dish cooked in coconut milk, served with sambal and side dishes.
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nasi kuningIndonesian yellow rice dish originating from Java
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nasi kebuliIndonesian rice dish
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baozifilled bun
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MutabakSaudi stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread dish
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mooncakeChinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival
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LempukFood made from durian
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mee mamakMalaysian noodle dish
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roast chickenWhole chicken or large pieces of meat cooked by boiling or fried
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cassava rootroot vegetable
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mango sticky riceSouth and Southeast Asian dessert
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rojakIndonesian traditional fruit and vegetable dish originating from Java island
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curry noodleMalaysian noodle dish
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Dagang riceTraditional food of Terengganu origin
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magunatipMurut dance
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high-pole lion dancetype of Chinese lion dance in Malaysia
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linangkitregional textile and artwork style from Sabah, Malaysia
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rendangspicy meat dish
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Kuih kosuiMalaysian steamed rice cake
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Kuih cincinMalaysian kueh
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KociMalaysian traditional dumpling
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lupisIndonesian traditional cake
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kue bangkitIndonesian sago cookies
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kuda kepangtraditional Javanese dance originating from Java island; music genre
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JawiArabic alphabet adapted to write Malay, Indonesian, Javanese, Ida’an, Acehnese (or Achinese), Banjar, Minangkabau, Tausug (or Sulu), Musi, and several other languages of South East Asia
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BauluMalaysian traditional snack
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SumazauTraditional dance originating from Sabah
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ketupatMalay traditional food
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ketupat sotongno description
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krupukIndonesian deep fried crackers
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kelupisglutinous rice rolls
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Kek Lapis Sarawaktype of layer cake
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KebebeTraditional Malaysian food
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Jongkongno description
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tofusoy-based food used as a protein source
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Janda pulangtraditional Malay drink originally from Kuala Pilah in Malaysia
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CendolIndonesian traditional drink from Jawa Tengah
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PekasamMalay fermented food originating from Perak and Kedah
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kabaddicontact team sport
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checkersboard game
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asam pedasMalay and Minangkabau food
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