FESTIVALS OF MALAYSIA

Malaysia is a country of multi-ethnic society practising multi-culturalism and multi-religion. Each ethnic group practises its own religion and belief which means various festivals are celebrated throughout the year. These festivals are usually celebrated either nationwide or at state level. "Open house" concept is practised almost all the festivals, which means inviting relatives and friends to partake in the food and festivity occasion.

Hari Raya Puasa

Christmas

Festivals of Malaysia

Deepavali

Chinese New Year

Open house Festive delicacies

to mark the culmination of Ramadhan

Giving out duit raya

Hari Raya Puasa

Back to hometown (balik kampung)

Dress nicely

A time to forgive and forget

Also know as Lunar New Year Begins on the first day of the lunar calendar year

Chinese New Years

Popular with lion dance, firecrackers, red colour, ang pow Not allowed to sweep the floor on the first day of the new year Chap Goh Mei -regarded as Chinese Valentines Day, -throwing the orange in river -one would attract good husbands

Deepavali
Festival of lights -marks the triumph of good over evil, the victory of light over dark. -Home and surrounding area are cleaned up -decorative design (kolam) -has a ritual of oil bath before the sunrise -sweetmeats, rice puddings, marukku

Celebrated on 25th Dec

Christmas

Modern customs -gift-giving -church celebrations -various decorations

Santa claus (father christmas)