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Balik Kampung

Malay term in Southeast Asia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Balik Kampung (English: "return to village") is a Malay term used in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei for the massive exodus during festive seasons such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Chinese New Year. During this time, migrants or migrant workers return to their hometown or village.

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In Indonesia, it is known as Pulang Kampung or Mudik.

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In popular culture

Balik Kampung, a 1986 Malay film
Balik Kampung, a song by Malaysian singer Sudirman Arshad

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