Malaysia Events & Festivals
As a country with a multiplicity of intermingling cultures, Malaysia sure knows how to celebrate – here’s a list of the country’s more memorable festivals
Hungry Ghost Festival
Taoist celebration of the spirits in Singapore and Malaysia, particularly Penang.
Taoist celebration of the spirits in Singapore and Malaysia, particularly Penang.
Malaysia Events
Malaysia events are decidedly more Western these days - the power that be are promoting events that move far beyond traditional Malaysian festivities, now covering Formula One, retail therapy, the aerospace industry, and extreme sports. Here is a more-or-less complete list of major events and festivals in Malaysia - although times and dates may change without further notice.
Malaysia events are decidedly more Western these days - the power that be are promoting events that move far beyond traditional Malaysian festivities, now covering Formula One, retail therapy, the aerospace industry, and extreme sports. Here is a more-or-less complete list of major events and festivals in Malaysia - although times and dates may change without further notice.
Penang International Dragon Boat Festival
A two-day traditional sports event: racing teams of dragon boats in Penang, Malaysia. What you'll see, and where you can stay.
A two-day traditional sports event: racing teams of dragon boats in Penang, Malaysia. What you'll see, and where you can stay.
Le Tour de Langkawi 2009
From February 9 to 15, the biggest cycling race in Asia takes place with the best of Malaysia as its backdrop. How to get to Le Tour de Langkawi, what you'll see, where to stay.
From February 9 to 15, the biggest cycling race in Asia takes place with the best of Malaysia as its backdrop. How to get to Le Tour de Langkawi, what you'll see, where to stay.
The F1 Malaysia Grand Prix - Formula One Racing in Sepang
Malaysia Grand Prix begins on March 23 at the Sepang International Circuit. Here's a quick description of the event, the venue, scheduling and ticketing information, and hotels near the Circuit.
Malaysia Grand Prix begins on March 23 at the Sepang International Circuit. Here's a quick description of the event, the venue, scheduling and ticketing information, and hotels near the Circuit.
Raptor Watch Weekend: See Migrating Birds of Prey Up Close
Ecotourism-themed event highlighting the importance of Tanjung Tuan as an important environmental area. This is your chance to see wild birds of prey up close. Join the Lighthouse Run race, or participate in talks, activities, or walk to the nearby Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse or the Ma da'erah Turtle Preserve.
Ecotourism-themed event highlighting the importance of Tanjung Tuan as an important environmental area. This is your chance to see wild birds of prey up close. Join the Lighthouse Run race, or participate in talks, activities, or walk to the nearby Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse or the Ma da'erah Turtle Preserve.
Chinese New Year in Penang: A Lively Family Affair
Penang's Lunar New Year celebrations are especially boisterous: throughout the Chinese New Year season, Penang comes alive with innumerable parties and parades.
Penang's Lunar New Year celebrations are especially boisterous: throughout the Chinese New Year season, Penang comes alive with innumerable parties and parades.
Deepavali in Malaysia
The Indian Festival of Lights is celebrated annually in Malaysia: Deepavali "marks the triumph of good over evil, the victory of light over dark."
The Indian Festival of Lights is celebrated annually in Malaysia: Deepavali "marks the triumph of good over evil, the victory of light over dark."