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Festivals of Malaysia - The Ploughing Festival

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

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

Festivals of Malaysia - Poson

Poson Poya commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC.

Festivals of Malaysia - Pentecost

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

Festivals of Malaysia - Bodhi Day

Bodhi Day is observed by Mahayana Buddhists. It commemorates the day when Gautama Buddha attained...