Idioms and phrases about culture

... during Malaysian festivals as there are multiple exciting cultural elements.

• Turn over a new leaf

• A picture is worth a thousand words

• When in Rome, do as the Romans do

... and respect the customs.

• Lost in translation

• When in Rome, do as the Romans do

• Out of sight, out of mind

Tourists can be ... in house of worships.

• save face

• like a bull in a china shop

• like a running train

In Kuala Lumpur, ... as there are rampant social issues like homelessness.

• wear(ing) different hats

• all that glitters is not gold

• blood is thicker than water

Malaysians need to show they embrace the diverse local cultures; ... here.

• two peas in a pod

• actions speak louder than words

• birds of a feather flock together

It is important to preserve our cultural heritage to avoid the youths from treating it as a ... situation.

• turn over a new leaf
• out of sight, out of mind
• blood is thicker than water

When the elders are not no longer around, the youth indulge in modern influences. As the saying goes, …

• the whole nine yards
• when the cat's away, the mice will play
• cultural melting pot

For Malaysians, the saying ... especially fundamentals as extended family members are very close.

• save face
• home is where the heart is
• different strokes for different folks

What's unique about Malaysians' traditional dishes are - the same dish can have different recipes in different home. As the saying goes, … .

• apples and oranges

• different strokes for different folks

• cultural melting pot

Family is vital in Malaysia, as the saying goes, …

• lost in translation
• blood is thicker than water
• home is where the heart is