Malaysia is a multi-cultural society. The main ethnic groups are the native Malays as well as large populations of Chinese, and Indians. When visiting the country it is clear that the ethnicities retain their religions, customs and way of life. The most important festivals of each group are public holidays.
Although growing up, children are educated in the same schools and will eventually work in the same office, few marry outside their own ethnicity. Families tend to social within their own ethnic group-all part of retaining their individual traditions and lifestyles.