[SURAYA] MY STATES AND CULTURE

NEGERI SEMBILAN

In Malaysia, we have many states such as Kedah, Perak, Perlis and Negeri Sembilan. I was born in Negeri Sembilan. Let's me tell you history about Negeri Sembilan . The name is believed to derive from the nine village or nagari in Minangkabau language settled by the Minangkabau, a people originally from West Sumatra. The capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban. The royal capital is Seri Menanti in the district of Kuala Pilah. Other important town is Port Dickson and Nilai.

Negeri Sembilan is a unique state where they have Minangkabau house. The Minangkabau people brought along with them a cultural heritage which is preserved and practised today as the Adat Pepatih. Seconds , Negeri Sembilan also have traditional music like the Cak lempong, Dikir Rebena, Tubung klanang and Bonkai.

Port Dickson Beach knowns as a famous beach in this Negeri Sembilan . Many tourist come here for having their holidays and spent times with their family. Others , Seri Menanti Royal Museum knows as originally a palace for the Negeri Sembilan Royal family. Seri Menanti Palace is the royal capital of Negeri Sembilan. There also have many kind of foods such as Masak Lemak Cili Api, Tempoyak and others. Negeri Sembilan is the interesting place that we should visit.

written by : NURUL ANIS SURAYA BINTI SURAIMI