Censorship in Malaysia cancellation of a concert on 29 August 2008 by Canadian rock singer Avril Lavigne. Her onstage moves were considered too provocative for Malaysia's teenage population. Eventually the concert went on as scheduled; it sold over 10,000 tickets and was a critical success in Malaysia. After the event, the government lifted some bans, allowing musicians to perform in Malaysia to boost tourism. In September 2009, the Malaysian government agreed to let Muslims attend a concert by US hip-hop stars The Black Eyed Peas, reversing an earlier ban imposed because the show was sponsored by an alcoholic beverage company. The government did
Black-eyed pea called "chè đậu trắng" (black-eyed peas and sticky rice with coconut milk). In Cyprus and Turkey (börülce salatası), black-eyed peas are eaten with vegetables, oil, salt, and lemon. In Portugal, black-eyed peas are served with boiled cod and potatoes, with tuna, and in salads. "Hoppin' John", made of black-eyed peas, rice, and pork, is a traditional dish of Southern United States. Texas caviar, another traditional dish in the American South, is made from black-eyed peas marinated in vinaigrette-style dressing and chopped garlic, and served cold. In Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, especially in the city of Salvador, black-eyed peas are