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Streetside spring roll: A street vendor on the streets in Penang, Malaysia explains the ingredients in the fresh spring roll he sells. This kind of spring roll is commonly associated with Vietnamese cuisine. Food from all neighboring southeast Asian countries and India are commonly...; Format: audio

Chinatown in Malaysia, procession: Chinatowns exist all over the world, including other Asian countries, like Malaysia. I happened to witness some procession while I was in Chinatown in Melacca, a booming port city. It seemed to be a funeral, though the music sounds quite upbeat. I might have...; Format: audio

Music at dinner theater in Penang, Malaysia: This music is part of a musical concert at a dinner theater in Penang, Malaysia. A woman sang a few Chinese opera songs, along with some musical interludes and other more eclectic songs. Here you can hear a short excerpt of some classical Chinese opera music....; Format: audio

Boy singing in Malaysia: This is a recording of a young boy, Izzudin (11), singing what is probably a popular song in Malaysia. He is singing in Bahasa Melayu. His little brother Aizzad (5) helps out a bit, as does his father when he forgets some lyrics. From my journal: Supposed...; Format: audio

Musical concert in Chinese opera house: This music is part of a musical concert at a dinner theater in Penang, Malaysia. Though Chinese opera was the main form of music, the orchestra played other songs, such as this one, which seems to be influenced by Latin American rhythm, even though it is played...; Format: audio

Malay song and rhyme: Two girls are singing childhood songs and reciting rhymes while I record. I met them at a hostel at Tasik Chini, a lake in Malaysia. Though I do not understand what I am saying, it is fun to try to repeat the words I am hearing. They will correct me when I...; Format: audio

Popular fruits in Malaysia: Malaysia is a primarily tropical climate, and you can find many varieties of fruits available from fruitstands everywhere. This is a recording of me with a young girl, Suhida, who is explaining some of the more popular fruits to me, ones that are very rarely...; Format: audio

Water and prayer: Hindu temple and mosque: In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many cultures and traditions co-exist. In this recording, you can hear the sounds of a man washing Hindu icons even as I can hear the Muslim call to prayer nearby. The Hindu temple was actually located in a set of caves inside a...; Format: audio

Southeast Asia: Political map (2003): Format: image/map

Southeast Asia: Relief map (2002): Format: image/map

Map of Indo-China, showing proposed Burma-Siam-China Railway (1886): Map shows colonial borders of Vietnam (Anam), Siam, Burma, Cambodia, and other countries and colonies as they existed in 1886.; Format: image/map

Soccer match in Khota Bahru: Soccer (or "football") is indeed a worldwide sport. A match between two local Malaysian towns filled the local stadium in Khota Bahru. In Malaysia, the football audience is almost entirely male. I definitely stood out as the only white female there. Listen...; Format: audio

Muslim call to prayer: Kuala Kangsar is where the "sultan of Perak" lives. I spent a day in this town, located at the mouth of the river, visiting the masjid, or mosque, and the royal palace. In this recording, you can hear the call to prayer, which is broadcast five times a day...; Format: audio

Music accompanying Malaysian boxing match: This is an excerpt of live music played during a boxing match. The presence of live music to accompany boxing was common in Asia. As a white woman in a typically male venue, I always stood out at these types of sporting events. From my journal: Then...; Format: audio

An uncle interviews his young niece in Bahasa Malay: When a Malaysian family invited me to stay with them and come to their son's wedding, I accepted. For almost two weeks, I slept with them in the large family room area, sat at their table and ate with my hands (as is typical with some Malay food), and tried...; Format: audio

Buddhist monks on Marble Mountain: A visitor to Marble Mountain, near DaNang, might appreciate the serene atmosphere, the intriguing caves filled with Buddhist carvings, and a view of the city below. Buddhist monks live inside a temple at the base of the mountain. You can hear the Buddhist...; Format: audio

Imam prays at Malaysian wedding: I lived with a Malaysian family for about two weeks. They invited me, a complete stranger to live in their house and attend their son's wedding. The wedding lasted for two days, and took place at both the groom's house and the bride's. Each family was responsible...; Format: audio

Cham tower overgrown by vegetation south of Hai An: A damaged brick and stone Cham tower stands overgrown by vegetation in a rural area south of Hai An. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built by ethnic Chams between the seventh and twelfth century A.D. Maritime trade between India and...; Format: image/photograph

Eighth century Cham stone statue of Hindu god Ganesha at Danang Museum: This stone statue of the Hindu god Ganesha, located at the Danang Museum, was carved by Chams during the eighth century. The statue portrays Ganesha standing erect with his elephant head and human body. Barefoot but dressed in a fine draped tunic, Ganesha...; Format: image/photograph

Life in a fishing village: This was recorded on an island called Koh Sukorn, off the southeastern coast of Thailand. At first you hear the sound of me walking and the ocean. The fisherman here operate individually with their own motorboats and nets. You can hear one fisherman calling...; Format: audio

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