malaysian festival in malaysia

Malaysian Festival. : 

Malaysian Festival .

Malaysian Festival..: 

The melting pot of ethnicities and religion ensure an exhilarating mix of Malaysia festivals throughout the year . During this period, shopping centres and businesses try to out decorate each other , embellishing their premises along festival themes. Streets and certain public places are brought to life by colourful ornaments like lanterns and such . For your benefit, I have made a list of major Malaysia festivals below. Often, the dates of these events vary according to lunar calendar. You can plan your visit to coincide with these festivals by looking up the Malaysia public holiday calendar . Malaysian Festival..

Chinese New Year.: 

Chinese New Year highlights include the famous Lion Dance and performances at temples and shopping malls. Places predominantly occupied by Chinese, will turn extra vibrant before the New Year. Once such place I would recommend is Petaling Street Kuala Lumpur . Chinese New Year .

Thaipusam.: 

The annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam , attracts thousands of foreign pilgrims to Batu Caves Temple . To carry out religious duties, devotees pieced their bodies using hooks and skewers. Miraculously, eye witnesses swore no blood was shed when these are removed. Thaipusam .

Gawai Day.: 

Hari Gawai ( Gawai Day) is the largest religious celebration in Sarawak State. The traditional rice harvest celebration serves as a prelude to feasting, dancing and tuak (rice wine) toasting . Gawai Day.

Mooncake Festival.: 

Mooncake Festival is an ancient celebration to commemorate the victory of Chinese peasants over Mongolian warlords. Mooncake festival is also known as Lantern festival. The Chinese celebrate this occasion by holding candle lantern processions and feasting on mooncakes . These delicious cakes are also presented to relatives and friends as gifts. Mooncake Festival .

Hari Raya Aidilfitri.: 

Muslims celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri after fasting for one month during Ramadan. It is also the start of a month-long open house period, where families and friends exchange house visits. Guests are often greeted with delightful assortment of Malay cakes and cookies. Hari Raya Aidilfitri .

Deepavali.: 

Deepavali is also known as the Festival of Lights. It is a celebration of good triumphing over evil. Oil lamps are used to light up Hindu homes during this special occasion. Deepavali .

Hari Raya Haji.: 

Hari Raya Haji commemorates the completion of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Hari Raya Haji .

Christmas.: 

Santa Claus, reindeers, Christmas carols and trees will all debut on this joyous day, marking the last celebration in Malaysia festivals calendar.The small Eurasian Catholics in Melaka are known to throw great parties during Christmas! Christmas.

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