Batik Painting in Kuala Lumpur
One of our opportunists in Kuala Lumpur was to learn about batik painting. In batik designs are first created in wax using a special stylist. Next paint is applied to these designs, with the wax keeping the paint separate. The fabric is then showed in sodium to remover the wax and ensure that the paint…
Making Malay Cuisine in Singapore
Food is often one of the first things that comes to mind when people think about different cultures. Food is also typically thought of as one of the shallowest representations of culture. However, food can serve as a rich signifier of a people’s culture. Indeed, in the history of the United States food has often…
Malaysia
I enjoyed my time in Kuala Lumpur and made some exquisite memories. As we toured the city, I admired the beautiful high rises, ate a variety of delicious cuisines, and observed the harmonious life shared by Malaysian citizens. It was empowering to observe the three main ethnicities (Indian, Chinese, and Malay) living simultaneously amongst each…
Exploring Gardens By the Bay; Singapore
Singapore has gained global recognition for its commitment to integrating nature into its urban landscape, enriching green spaces and harmonizing the city with the environment. Gardens by the Bay serves as a powerful symbol of sustainable urban development. Its innovative design incorporates renewable energy systems, water management techniques, and green building practices, setting a precedent…
Comparisons between Singapore and Malaysia
After spending some time in Malaysia after Singapore, I noticed that these two countries are different in many different ways. Singapore is very clean, organized, and feels very safe. This is mostly due to their strict policies and enforcement of laws and regulations. I noticed that there were armed guards present in most public areas…
Reflections on Malaysia
My first impressions of Malaysia were its vast, green landscape and massive mountains. Upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur, it became very apparent that the city was much more architectually diverse than Singapore. The city was not composed of seemingly endless skyscrapers, but rather a mix of impressively tall buildings and shorter residential areas mixed within….
Reflections on Singapore
While traveling around Singapore, we had the opportunity to see many different religious sites and places of worship. This included a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple, and a mosque. Seeing all of these religious coexist in such a small area was incredibly interesting as the coexistence of these religions is an immense struggle in many…
My Malaysia Experience
My trip to Malaysia was a truly enriching experience. On the first day, we took a tour of Kuala Lumpur and learned about the city’s history and culture. We saw the iconic bell tower and explored the bustling side market shops. Later that afternoon, we participated in a Batik workshop, where we painted our own…