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New Year's Day Celebration
Usher in the New Year, with celebrations around the country!
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01 January 2009 |
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Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year is a festival celebrated for 15 days. Family reunion feasts and open houses are being organized to welcome relations and friends. “Ang Pows” or little red money packets are given out to children by the elders. Lion and Dragon dance performances are also featured to commemorate the festival.
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26-27 January 2009 |
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February |
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Thaipusam Celebration
Thaipusam, a colourful and spectacular annual Hindu festival, draws huge gathering of both locals and foreigners. Witness the devotees carry Kavadis by piercing shiny steel rods onto their body to honour a vow, overcome bad Karma or as penance. In Selangor, the festival is celebrated at the Batu Caves temple. (This festival is also observed in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Selangor).
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08 February 2009 |
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April |
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Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 2009
Catch the 10th edition of F1 action in Malaysia! Witness the blazing action at one of the most high-tech circuits in the world. With the extreme hot and wet conditions at the Sepang International Circuit, the skills of the world’s finest drivers will be tested to the limit! Don’t miss it, be there in Sepang!
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03-05 April 2009 |
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Sepang International Circuit, Selangor |
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May |
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Wesak
The Buddhists celebrate the day with religious offerings and rituals which usually occur in Buddhist temples. Grand processions take place during the night in cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Seremban, Melaka and Penang.
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09 May 2009 |
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August |
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Merdeka Month Celebration
The date marks a commemoration of Malaysia's 51st year of Independence, celebrated in a joyous mood by all Malaysians. Highlights include parades, fireworks displays and much more! Join in the merriment!
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01-31 August 2009 |
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Nationwide |
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September |
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Ramadhan (Fasting Month)
For over one billion Muslims throughout the world, Ramadhan is a special month of the year. During the month of Ramadhan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset every day. Ramadhan was the month in which the first verses of the holy Qur'an were revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). It is a time for inner reflection, devotion to God and self-control. The sighting of the new moon at the end of Ramadhan heralds the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr.
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22 August 2009 - 19 September 2009 |
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Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
A day to rejoice after a month long fast, Muslims nationwide celebrate in colourful traditional attire, having open houses offering an array of delicious food fare and cookies. Everyone is welcomed to join in the harmonious celebration and revel in the joyous mood.
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20 - 21 September 2009 |
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Nationwide |
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October |
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Deepavali
A festival of lights, Deepavali is celebrated universally by Hindus with prayers and festivities during the day. They also hold open houses where family and friends visit and enjoy delicious traditional cuisines.
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17 October 2009 |
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