Festivals
Is a festival of lights.
Deepavali
A festival celebrated by Chinese People?
Chinese New Year
A chance to witness this important event marking the three major milestones in Budhha’s life – his birth, enlightenment and nirvana.
Wesak day
The festival commences in Kuantan and ends in Labuan. Activities involve an international fishing tournament, kayaking challenge, sandcastle building, and much more.
Malaysia Water Festival
Celebrated by the Dayak’s race of Sarawak. This festival is one of the most important harvest festivals in Malaysia that begins on 1st June and goes on for a whole month.
Sarawak Gawai Festival
It is a holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on 25 December.
Christmas
-An annual event held at the Teluk Bahang dam near Georgetown.
-More than 40 competitors from Malaysia and across the world participate in the race with their colorful traditional boats to the beats of the drums.
The Dragon Boat Festival
-One of the biggest festivals in Malaysia for Chinese people.
-It is celebrated during the end of September or early October
The Mooncake festival
This festival marks the end of the month of Ramadhan
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- A staple festival of the Tamil Hindu community
- Is a festival celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Thaipusam