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Malaysia | Tourism Malaysia
January 09, 2007
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The 50 Spectacular Events in Malaysia
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Flora Fest
20 January 2007 Until 4 February 2007.
Venue: PutraJaya and Klang Valley, Wilayah Persekutuan
Feast your eyes on a splendid display of flowers! The city will be transformed into a veritable paradise of breathtaking,colourful blossom. with its theme 'Colour of Harmony', the event will be a delightful experience for participants and visitors alike. A highlight is the Floral Parade in Puterajaya, featuring beautifully decorated floats from all around Malaysia and the neighbouring countries. Bazaars, competitions, exhibitions and workshops are other not to be missed activities.
Thaipusam Festival
1 February 2007
Venue: Batu Caves, Selangor
This is a day of penance and thanksgiving by Hindu devotees held in honour of Lord Subramaniam. The festival is best experienced in Kuala Lumpur where the deity's jewelled chariot is led in a mass procession through the streets of the city, culminating at Batu Caves in Selangor. An unforgettable sight is the thousands of devotees in a trance-like state carrying body-piercing kavadis or ornate frames.
Federal Territory Day
1 February 2007
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya
Be part of the Federal Territory Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya. Exciting parades, firework displays, exhibitions and cultural shows accompany the celebrations.
Le Tour de Langkawi
2 February 2007 Until 11 February 2007
Venue: Langkawi, Kedah
A cycling spectacle not to be missed. Asia's version of "Le Tour de France", the Le Tour de Langkawi promises to be an action-packed race as the world's finest riders traverse spectacular and treacherous terrain from the idyllic island of Langkawi to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.
Maybank Malaysian Open 2007
8 February 2007 Until 11 February 2007
Venue: Saujana Golf and Country Club, Selangor
The Malaysia Open provides the platform for a number of amateur and professional Malaysian golfers to compete against the world's best players. It will be held at the best golfing venues in Malaysia such as The Mines, Saujana Golf and Country Club, Royal Selangor Golf and Country Club and Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. The event attracts participants from over 40 nations around the world.
Chinese New Year Celebration and Open House
18 February 2007
Venue: Kuala Lumpur and Throughout Malaysia
Drums, gongs and cymbals clang and clash in accompaniment to lion and dragon dances, as the Chinese New Year is ushered in. The festival is celebrated over a 15-day period. On the eve of Chinese New Year, family members hold reunion dinners followed by the 'open house' for relatives and friends. This is an exciting time to be in Malaysia as visitors are surprised to come upon lion and dragon dance performances in public venues. The abundance of mandarin oranges and stalks of plum blossoms, believed to bring properity and good luck, add to the festive air.
Malaysia GP Sale 2007
24 March 2007 Until 22 April 2007
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Perlis
Fantastic bargains and discounts await shoppers in this nationwide sale carnival, held to coincide with the F1 Grand Prix. Grab the variety of products and services on offer, and enjoy exciting exhibitions and roadshows at shopping malls around the country.
Taman Negara Eco-Challenge
24 March 2007 Until 25 March 2007
Take Part in this extreme sporting event as you compete with the world’s top mountain running racing to ascend and descend the 2,187m high Gunung Tahan. Winners get to enjoy attractive prizes and all participants will be given recognition as a reward for their efforts.
KL GP City Festival
1 April 2007 Until 8 April 2007
Venue: Taman Negara, Pahang
Organised in conjunction with the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, this event offers a fantastic of great entertainment, automobile shows as well as unbelievable bargains and discounts for shopping. Be part of the action here in Kuala Lumpur!
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Royal Go-Kart Competition
6 April 2007 Until 8 April 2007
Venue: Kelantan
Go-kart enthusiasts will have the time of their lives at this competition, held in conjunction with the birthday of His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Kelantan.
Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix
6 April 2007 Until 8 April 2007
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Catch the blazing action at one of the most high-tech tracks in the world. With its extreme hot and wet conditions, the Sepang International Circuit tests the skills of the world's finest drivers to the limit! With a spectacular grandstand and panoramic views of the entire circuit, this furious fast-paced event is truly an experience not to be missed.
Wesak Day
1 May 2007
Venue: Throughout Malaysia
On this day, Buddhists observe the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. Religious offerings and rituals such as 'bathing of the Buddha', chanting of holy scriptures, lighting of joss sticks and ordination of monks usually take place in Buddhist temples. Come nightfall, there will be grand processions in cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Seremban, Melaka and Georgetown.
National Water Festival - Labuan International Sea Challenge
1 May 2007 Until 6 May 2007
Venue: Labuan
The Labuan International Sea Challenge welcomes participants from around the world to join in an amazing week of:
(i) Rolex IGFA International Game Fishing Tournament
The prestigious deep sea fishing tournament is part of the qualifying circuit of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship. It is the region's most challenging and the only extended long range deep sea fishing tournament.
(ii) Cross Channel Swimming Challenge
The swim spans 5.4km of open sea towards Pulau Papan and back to Labuan. Local and international swimmers view to break fast year's speed records and set new times in the domestic and open categories.
(iii) Labuan International Extreme Kayak Challenge Not one for the faint hearted, this race is one of the longest and toughest in Malaysia.
Comprising of the individual and double categories, the race will be in a double format covering a distance of 84km across the Brunei Bay, starting from Labuan to Sopitang and back.
(iv) Round Island Kayak Challenge
The kayak race designed for the highly skilled enthusiast. The course is 50km long and runs along the perimeter shoreline of Labuan Island.
World Harvest Festival 2007 & Gawai Dayak Sarawak
25 May 2007 Until 2 June 2007
Venue: Sarawak
Dayak communities in Sarawak celebrated Hari Gawai to mark the end of a successful harvesting season. This unique festival is shared with neighbouring rice producing counterpart such as Sabah and Kedah in Malaysia as well as Taiwan, Combodia, Indonesia, India, China, Japan, Thailand, Laos and the Philippines. These countries will feature their respective harvest celebrations at the event.
Johor International Orchid Show
25 May 2007 Until 27 May 2007
Venue: Johor Bahru, Johor
Be amazed as the streets are transformed into a showcase of orchids! Various species of orchid, from all parts of the world, are displayed in a delightful profusion of colours. Visitors can also marvel at the breathtaking local varieties grown in Johor, one of the leading producer of orchids in the country.
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