FESTIVAL IN

MALAYSIA
FESTIVAL IN
MALAYSIA

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Chinese New National Day Hari Raya
Ye a r Aidil Fitri
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Chinese New Year
The most important Chinese festival in Malaysia is a
grand cultural celebration that lasts 15 days starting
from the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar and
ending with the Lantern Festival. Chinese New Year is
celebrated through out the country. The festivities kick
off with the reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve and
paying a visit to the temple to seek blessings from the
God of Prosperity. It also involves interesting traditions
like handing out the ‘ang pow’ to children and giving
away mandarin oranges for prosperity. Remember to
dress up in red, the color of prosperity when you head
out to attend the grand Open Houses spectacular lion
& dragon dance performances. It is one of the
upcoming festivals in Malaysia that you should not
forget to attend if you are around.
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Celebrating the country’s independence

from British rule on this day in 1957,
Hari Merdeka is one of the most
glorious festivals in Malaysia that must
not be missed if you’re in Kuala Lumpur
around this time. Spectacular fireworks
o n t h e e v e o f I n d e p e n d e n c e D a y, a
grand parade at Merdeka Square in the
morning and concerts as well as
performances all through the day mark
this important day in the life of Malay
people. Parades, stage shows and
e x h i b i t i o n s a r e h e l d a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y,
but the fervour at Kuala Lumpur can’t be
beat. If you want to witness the grand
celebrations in Malaysia, then you must
attend this festival.
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One of the most joyful festivals in Malaysia

celebrated by Muslims across the country,
Eid marks the end of Ramadan, the holy
month of abstinence and fasting. Muslims
working in bigger cities head back home to
join the festivities and participate in special
prayers held at mosques. Hari Raya Aidil
Fitri is marked with feasting and house-visits
as well as asking for forgiveness from
friends and family members. The most
wonderful part is the Open House where
Malaysians open their doors and shower
warm hospitality on all guests, with
traditional delicacies and desserts.
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