DIWALI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION IN MALAYSIA

The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malay, Chinese, and Indian and it is a melting pot
for different culture like DEEPAVALI festival celebration by Indian.
Diwali is also known as DEEPAVALI and the festival of light and there are several
different legendary backgrounds for Deepavali celebration for example as a time to honour
Lakshmi, the inidan goddess properity to get blessed.
At the dawn of Deepavali, Indians perform a ritual oil bath which signifies the cleansing
of the body and soul. Then they put on new clothes before perfoming prayers at home and
temples. Once prayers are finished, celebrants often hold open houses where family and friends
drop by to share conservation, enjoy snacks or meals and celebrate the beginning of new year
together.

INTERESTING ACTIVITY

Small clay lamps filled with oil are lighted to signify the triumph of good over evil and the light
are kept on during the night.

The colourful kolam is a design on the floor made from coloured rice and powder.

Diwali Dance

Fire crackers are also set off to scare evil spirits away

DEEPAVALI for the upcoming years is on 2017: Thursday, October 19

In KL there are two areas where you can witness the Deepavali preparations and celebrations.
Both are known as Little India. One is located in the area called Brickfields, which lies within
walking distance of KL Sentral (the main central train station of KL). Just follow the signs to the
Monorail KL station. The other area is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, easy to reach
from RapidKL metro station Masjid Jamek, or Monorail station Medan Tuanku. If you are invited
to someones home, dont miss this chance.