Due
to the various cultures present, there are a number of religions in Malaysia ,
including Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism, with the most prevalent being
Muslim. All religions are free to practice their individual beliefs and customs
and public holidays mark the most important festivals of each group. One of the
most notorious religious holidays in Malaysia
is Deepavali or ‘Festival of Lights’ that marks the beginning of the Hindu New
Year and is celebrated with prayers, family gatherings and festivities. Hindu
families invite friends to their homes to celebrate (except in Labuan
and Sarawak ) and this
year in Malaysia
the festival falls on 13 November. A large festival for the Muslim community in
Malaysia
is Hari Raya Aidilftri or Hari Raya Puasa that marks the end of Ramadan, the
fasting month and the first day of Syawal, the tenth month of the Muslim
calendar that is on 19 August this year.
This again is a time for open houses when Muslims welcome their
relatives and friends round to celebrate, houses are spring-cleaned in
preparation and special decorations are usually put up. In the Kampungs
(villages) the houses are spectacularly lit up at this time of year.
One
of the largest musical events in Malaysia ,
the Rainforest World Music Festival, with the spectacular rainforest of Sarawak
as its setting aims to celebrate world music with performances by ethnic
musicians from around the world on 13 – 15 July 2012. For those planning ahead ‘Colours
of Malaysia’ is a month long festival held annually from the end of May to June
in Kuala Lumpur .
The celebration showcases the cultural heritage of the 13 states consisting of
a grand procession and traditional dance performers parading through Malaysia ’s
Capital.
This
mix of cultural heritage has greatly influenced Malaysia ’s
architecture from the unique longhouses in Sabah
and Sarawak and the
Mosques, Chinese, Buddhist, Hindu
& Sikh Temples
that can be found across the country to the modern day Petronas
Twin Towers
in Kuala Lumpur .
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For more information, please contact:
Representation
Plus
Flo Powell
Email: flo@representationplus.co.uk
Tel: 020 8877 4509
Mob: 077 6624 2138
Visit: www.tourism.gov.my
Travel Packages:
Trailfinders (02073
681200 or www.trailfinders.com)
offer a 5 night holiday staying at the 4 star Parkroyal in Kuala Lumpur with
breakfast & return flights with Vietnam Airlines for £699. This price includes a
half day city tour of Kuala Lumpur . Valid for travel dates 10-16 November 2012. All
prices are per person based on twin or double share, all include all offers
stated and are subject to availability.
Kuoni (01306 747008 or www.kuoni.co.uk)
offer seven nights on room only basis at The Andaman, Langkawi in a deluxe
room, including flights with Malaysia Airlines from Heathrow with private
transfers in resort. Prices for November 2012 are from £1425 per person,
based on two sharing.
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