Festivals of Malaysia - The Ploughing Festival
This tradition, which has Hindu and Buddhist origins is intended to honour farmers and to bless t...
Festivals of Malaysia - Shangsi
It is an ancient Chinese festival when people would go out for an outing by the water, have picni...
Festivals of Malaysia - Poson
Poson Poya commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC.
Festivals of Malaysia - Pentecost
Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following the death of Jesu...
Festivals of Malaysia - Nirvana Day
Nirvana Day commemorates the passing of Buddha and his entry into final or complete Nirvana.
Festivals of Malaysia - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12t...
Festivals of Malaysia - Dragon Boat Festival
In Penang, the Dragon Boat Festival is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth m...
Festivals of Malaysia - Double Seventh Festival
The Double Seventh Festival, which is also known as Qixi Festival falls on the 7th day of the 7th...
Festivals of Malaysia - Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival, also called ChongYang Festival falls on the 9th day of the 9th Chinese...
Festivals of Malaysia - Dhamma Day
Dhamma Day also known as Asalha Puja, is a Theravada Buddhist festival. Observed mainly in Cambod...
Festivals of Malaysia - December Solstice
December Solstice is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when it is the darkest day o...
Festivals of Malaysia - Day of Jing Zhe (Da Xiao Ren / White Tiger Festival)
Day of Jing-Zhe, also known as the Day of the White Tiger Opens Its Mouth is the day when the ins...
Festivals of Malaysia - Chor Soo Kong’s Birthday
A traditional ceremony, ‘fire watching’ ceremony is held on the 5th night of the Chinese lunar ca...
Festivals of Malaysia - Vassa (Buddhist Lent Day)
Vassa refers to the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada Buddhists. Vassa is also kno...
Festivals of Malaysia - Buddhist New Year
During the celebration, the Mahayana Buddhists honour and pray to their deities, particularly Bud...
Festivals of Malaysia - Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day is observed by Mahayana Buddhists. It commemorates the day when Gautama Buddha attained...