Category Archives: Malaysia

Flora Fest Malaysia

Malaysia offers perfect climatic conditions needed by a rich fauna, including high humidity and sunny days that last all year long. This is one of the main reasons why Flora Fest is organized annually, as a commemoration of Malaysia’s beautiful … Continue reading

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Malaysia Day – Celebrating History, Cultures and Traditions

Malaysia Day is celebrated every year on September 16, and it celebrates the formation of the Malaysian Federation that took place in 1963 on the exact same date. The holiday marks the moment when North Borneo, Singapore, Malaya, and Sarawak, … Continue reading

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Malaysian Dragons? The Dragon Boat Festival Offers Many!

Although the Dragon Boat Festival originated in Chinese culture, it has since spread to Malaysia and other surrounding areas via Chinese immigrants. If you happen to be in the country during the festival, then this is one of the most … Continue reading

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Celebrate Malaysia’s Wonderful Festivals and Fair’s

Malaysia is the home to many of the world’s most unforgettable Festivals. Three festivals that are major tourist attractions in Malaysia are the 1Malaysian Contemporary Art and Tourism Festival, the Food and Fruits Fiesta and the Malaysian Craft Fair. Each … Continue reading

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Hari Merdeka: A Celebration of Freedom

If you have been to almost all the places to visit in Malaysia, it’s time to unwind, relax, and mingle with the locals by celebrating the historic Hari Merdeka with them. It’s common for every country in the world to … Continue reading

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Hungry Ghost Festival In Malaysia

The popular Hungry Ghost Festival falls on the 7th lunar month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Chinese Puppet Show and Chinese Opera are merged for audiences at Temples. People clean their houses, buy food, and decorate the streets. The … Continue reading

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri-Celebration after fasting Month of Ramadan

The Muslim community of Malaysia celebrates Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. It is viewed as a holy celebration because it marks a person’s triumph on discipline and self-resistance. These are two qualities that … Continue reading

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Fiesta San Pedro-Traditional Fishing Celebration in Malacca

Fiesta San Pedro commemorates the fishermen in the country, and takes place annually, between the 23rd and 29th of June. It is the perfect time of the year for tourists to crowd the Portuguese Settlement also known as Malacca, one … Continue reading

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Honoring the Gods at the Hari Gawai Festival in Malaysia

Regarded as one of the most impressive harvest festival in Malaysia, Hari Gawai shows gratitude to the spirits and gods for the land’s generosity. The festival has been celebrated for centuries and entails ancestral worship, contact with the spirit world, … Continue reading

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Wesak Day-a holy buddhist celebration

Wesak Day is a consecrated Buddhist day, and it is the holiest celebration in the Buddhist Calendar. The exact date of Wesak Day varies and in Malaysia it takes place annually in May, in the Sunday nearest to the full … Continue reading

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