The New Locals - Malays in Colombo
40,000 Malays reside in Sri Lanka. They are mostly descendants of colonial soldiers brought here in the late 19th century. Today, this vibrant community continues to preserve their unique customs and practices.
The New Locals - Malays in Colombo
40,000 Malays reside in Sri Lanka. They are mostly descendants of colonial soldiers brought here in the late 19th century. Today, this vibrant community continues to preserve their unique customs and practices.
The New Locals
The New Locals explores vibrant migrant communities across the world who are reshaping what it means to belong. From Koreans in Chennai to Pakistanis in Hong Kong and the Chinese in Madrid, each episode follows individuals navigating identity, culture and connection in a foreign land. Through personal stories of work, friendship and family, the series reveals how migration is not just about relocation, but how people are redefining ‘home’ on their own terms.