Indian music flowing like a river, the dizzying whirl of saris, the aroma of spices, oils, and incense sticks, the faces of Indian movie stars gazing at pedestrians, the city residents and tourists themselves always hurrying somewhere – all this is one of the most famous districts of Kuala Lumpur – Brickfields, or "Little India."
The district got the nickname "Little India" (as you have probably already guessed) because of the large number of Indians living here. But the official name "Brickfields" is explained by a different story. "Brick" translates from English as "brick." In the 19th century, when the capital of Malaysia was gradually expanding, houses in the suburbs were already being built of brick, and it was produced precisely in this district.
Given the history of this place, it is not surprising to find quite a few attractions here. Temples and old quarters are located here, attracting tourists from all over the world: Sri Kandaswamy Temple, the Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary, the Temple of Fine Arts, and many other interesting places.
However, in Brickfields you can find not only "food for the soul." While here, you should definitely sample the local bread baked according to unique recipes, "rice on a banana leaf," and the traditional Indian dosa made from fermented rice flour.
