January-March
Chinese New Year- A festival celebrated by Chinese community. Kuala Lumpur's Petaling Street night market is a must visit place before the Chinese New Year. When the date is approaching, houses or shops will be decorated using mostly red color decoration. Lion dance is one of the favorite activity during the festival.
Thaipusam- Celebrated by the Hindu community. The most spectacular scene can be found in Selangor's Batu Caves. The preparation works for the Hindu include cleansing thenselves through prayer and fasting. A procession will be held and start at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple and walk for 15 kilometers to the Selangor's Batu Cave.
Le Tour de Langkawi- A cycling race which participated by world around participants. it was first introduced by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad in 1996.
April-June
Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix- It is held in Sepang International Circuit. it is an yearly event since 1960. The world's top drivers compete each other on the high tech circuit.
Sabah Fest- It is a two days festival which almost 30 ethnic groups will get together to showcase their exotic culture. For those cultural tourists, Sabah Fest is a must visiy festival because different range of activities will be prepared for them to explore and learn. The example of the activities are handicraft making session, sample the Sabah traditional favorite delicacies as well as the cultural dance performed by the ethnic groups.
Gawai- During the festival, the ethnic group of people will dress in traditional costumes and perform. The celebration of Gawai marks the end of the rice harvest and hope the coming year will be better. At there, you can experience the colorful rituals, traditional music, cock fighting-one of their favorite activities and different kind of traditional games.
July-September
Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival- A great carnival where you can shop everything at discounted price up to 70%. At the carnival, you can fill your shopping cart with the gifts, souvenirs, branded items or anything that you need.
World Rainforest Music Festival- It is held at the Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai. It is a unique festival where the famous world musicians from continents as well as indigenous musicians come together and perform. The informative workshop, ethno-musical lectures, jamming session and mini concert are the activities available during afternoon.
October-December
Deepavali- Deepavali, Devali or Diwali are used interchangeably by the Hinduism depends on the region they are living in. Jainism and Sikhism do celebrate the Deepavali too. Deepavali occurs between mid-October and mid-November every year and Deepavali means the festival of light. It celebrates triumph of light over darkness or simple speaking is good over evil. It is listed as public holiday for certain country such as Malaysia, Singapore, India and others. They will celebrate Deepavali in families by performing the traditional activities together.
Le Tour de Langkawi- A cycling race which participated by world around participants. it was first introduced by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad in 1996.
Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix- It is held in Sepang International Circuit. it is an yearly event since 1960. The world's top drivers compete each other on the high tech circuit.
Sabah Fest- It is a two days festival which almost 30 ethnic groups will get together to showcase their exotic culture. For those cultural tourists, Sabah Fest is a must visiy festival because different range of activities will be prepared for them to explore and learn. The example of the activities are handicraft making session, sample the Sabah traditional favorite delicacies as well as the cultural dance performed by the ethnic groups.
Gawai- During the festival, the ethnic group of people will dress in traditional costumes and perform. The celebration of Gawai marks the end of the rice harvest and hope the coming year will be better. At there, you can experience the colorful rituals, traditional music, cock fighting-one of their favorite activities and different kind of traditional games.
July-September
Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival- A great carnival where you can shop everything at discounted price up to 70%. At the carnival, you can fill your shopping cart with the gifts, souvenirs, branded items or anything that you need.
World Rainforest Music Festival- It is held at the Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai. It is a unique festival where the famous world musicians from continents as well as indigenous musicians come together and perform. The informative workshop, ethno-musical lectures, jamming session and mini concert are the activities available during afternoon.
October-December
Deepavali- Deepavali, Devali or Diwali are used interchangeably by the Hinduism depends on the region they are living in. Jainism and Sikhism do celebrate the Deepavali too. Deepavali occurs between mid-October and mid-November every year and Deepavali means the festival of light. It celebrates triumph of light over darkness or simple speaking is good over evil. It is listed as public holiday for certain country such as Malaysia, Singapore, India and others. They will celebrate Deepavali in families by performing the traditional activities together.
Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon- It is one of the toughest mountain race in the world. It is an ultimate challenge for those mountain climber. The participants have to run up and down for a total of 21 kilometers. Sri Pelancong Sabah Sdn Bhd is the organizer for this event.
