The Alteration of Malaysian Festival Foods and Its Foodways

This study examines the effects of modernization on Malaysian festival food and it foodways. Fifteen informers from three major ethnics groups (Malays, Chinese and Indian) in Klang Valley were interviewed. The traditional ingredients of festival foods changed due to the advancement of food processing industry which enhances the varieties of new ingredients for festival foods. The foodways practices among the family members and society during the festive season are lessening. Power of money in getting the available services and various types of food offered from the restaurants, hotels or any other food establishments have influenced the preparation and the consumption of festival foods.