The year 2008 marked the 10th year of ‘Citrawarna’, better known as ‘Colours & Flavours of Malaysia celebration. The theme of the 2008 events was ‘Celebration 50 years of Nationhood – One Golden Celebration’. Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, a blend of Malays, Chinese, Indians and numerous ethnic groups which, over time, have become interwoven to develop a unique character. Citrawarna celebrates the multiple facets and diversity of Malaysia’s rich cultural roots.