Seremban: Malaysia鈥檚 Minangkabau Hub, Seremban, Malaysia
Located halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Malacca, Seremban does not typically come off as a tourist destination to most travelers.
Originally an ancient settlement known under the name of Sungai Ujong, this area flourished during the tin ore boom of the 1870s, akin to the neighboring聽Klang聽and聽Shah Alam. Today, it has grown into becoming Malaysia鈥檚 10th largest city and the capital of the Negeri Sembilan state.
This guide will walk you through key essential sites that should be visited while you are in this destination. So, without further ado鈥�
One of the most unique things about the state of Negeri Sembilan which differentiates it from the rest of Malaysia is that it is highly influenced by the Minangkabau culture, which has its origin in the Western Sumatra province of Indonesia.
The Minangkabau people is a unique matrilineal society with its own traditions and customs, which are significantly different from the Malay culture that Malaysia is known for.
If you are tight in time and can only visit one site in Seremban, this is no doubt the most important one to visit, so that you can get a glimpse into the unique ways of life for the Minangkabau people. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Originally an ancient settlement known under the name of Sungai Ujong, this area flourished during the tin ore boom of the 1870s, akin to the neighboring聽Klang聽and聽Shah Alam. Today, it has grown into becoming Malaysia鈥檚 10th largest city and the capital of the Negeri Sembilan state.
This guide will walk you through key essential sites that should be visited while you are in this destination. So, without further ado鈥�
One of the most unique things about the state of Negeri Sembilan which differentiates it from the rest of Malaysia is that it is highly influenced by the Minangkabau culture, which has its origin in the Western Sumatra province of Indonesia.
The Minangkabau people is a unique matrilineal society with its own traditions and customs, which are significantly different from the Malay culture that Malaysia is known for.
If you are tight in time and can only visit one site in Seremban, this is no doubt the most important one to visit, so that you can get a glimpse into the unique ways of life for the Minangkabau people. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Seremban: Malaysia鈥檚 Minangkabau Hub
Guide Location: Malaysia » Seremban
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Guide Location: Malaysia » Seremban
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Lembaga Muzium Negeri Sembilan
- Then Tze Khoon (Centipede Temple)
- Lorong Seni Seremban
- Dataran Convent Seremban
- Church of the Visitation Seremban (1848)
- Seremban Great Mosque (Negeri Sembilan State Mosque)
- Taman Tasik Seremban (Seremban Lake Garden)
- Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja鈥檃far (Royal Gallery Tuanku Ja鈥檃far)
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