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  1. The traditional Chinese costume, originally styled in many layers of silk and fully embroidered with gold thread, is still worn today in much more simplified styling. To date, the long tunic, Cheongsam, Shanghai dress and Samfoo are still worn during certain festivities and gatherings. Produced in China, the costumes use silk fabric and colourful brocade including decorative gold and silver threadwork.

  1. The Southern Chinese architecture in Malaysia can be classified into residential such as the traditional shophouse and terrace house, religious such as Buddhist temple; and public such as clan or association building. The traditional Chinese shophouses and terrace houses are the two most popular residential buildings found in many urban areas in the country.

  1. One of the most sought-after meals, from Hainan in China is the Hainan Chicken Rice, a ubiquitous dish where the chicken is poached slowly and allowed to cool to room temperature and cut up into bite-sized pieces. The rice is cooked with the chicken broth and garnished with cucumbers, scallions and cilantro along with a dipping sauce made of red chilies, garlic, ginger and lime juice.