Here is a small selection of the major festivals and entertainment and sporting events held annually throughout the country.

Thaipusam (or Thaippooyam): This festival of Indian origin, held in January or February, is staged in the island of Penang and Batu Caves, outside the mainland state of Selangor. One of the main events associated with this tradition is the kavadi Attam, a religious dance that was held in honor of Murugan, the Tamil god of war.

Chinese New Year’s Eve: This is a celebration takes place during the eve of the zheng yue first lunar calendar month (ranging from 21 January to 21 February). As a leading customs are counted to give children red envelopes or hong bao Containing a small amount of money inside? or prepare a family of popular Chinese dumplings or jiaozi.

Chinese New Year or Spring Festival: This festival coincides with the start of the first lunar month or zheng yue (from 21 January to 21 February, if extrapolated to the solar calendar). For the Chinese community based in Malaysia, this is the most important holiday, so try to enjoy the best in the company of their loved ones. Fifteen days after this date, the Dengjie Consisting of guessing the meaning of some riddles printed on a lantern serves to put an end to these annals.

Federal Territory Day Kuala Lumpur: On 1 February, the nation’s capital is decked out to celebrate the anniversary of its conversion into federal territory, a milestone that took place on the same date in 1974. Among his main courses, there is a fireworks display.

Malaysian Grand Prix Formula 1: Since 1999, the Sepang circuit is the setting for one of the races that count in the World Championship of Formula 1. The training and the race usually held in the first half of April, Friday to Sunday.

Water Festival: It takes place in various parts of Malaysia As Lumut and Perak between April and May, and hosts recreational activities that have water as its centerpiece.

Wesak: During the month of May, Buddhist shrines throughout the country hosting offerings and rituals in honor of Buddha. Also, the images of this deity are washed with water, a sign of devotion and purification.

Tadau Ka? Amato: At the end of May for three days, the State of Sabah is hosting this festival in honor of the spirit Bambaazon. In addition to tastings, also programmed various dance performances.

Annual Penang International Dragon Boat Festival: Since 1979, the island of Penang Chinese pays homage to the poet Qu Yuan (340 BC-278 BC), who drowned, a boat race. As the main distinguishing feature, it is noteworthy that these are decorated with images of dragons (long shou). This competition in May or June, depending on the lunar calendar.

Citrawarna (Colours of Malaysia): Between late May and early June, Kuala Lumpur hosts a festival specially designed for foreign visitors. Opened in 1999 and sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, its program of events allows for the various folk and culinary demonstrations of the various Malay States.

Gawai: In early June, the State of Sarawak welcome the harvest festivals held annually to indigenous Iban, Orang Ulu and bidayuh. Thus, communal households are flooded all ceremonial rites and dances.

Ramadan takes place in the ninth lunar month of the Muslim calendar. Along the same, and until sunset, all healthy Muslims must abstain from eating any type of beverage or food. To wound the night, the faithful break the fast with family and go to mosques to pray.

Picks Hari Raya (Aidilfitri Festival or Celebration Day): This day marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In the morning, the faithful flock to temples to pray and, in the afternoon, carry out visits to relatives. Over the next few years, the Muslim festival will take place in August.

Merdeka Festival: Between August and September, and during a period of 30 days, the entire country commemorates Malaysia’s independence from Britain, which occurred on August 31, 1957.

Mid-Autumn Festival or the full moon coincides with the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month (September in the solar calendar), and is closely tied to the end of the harvest and the autumn equinox. During that night, people go out to watch the moon and a sweet taste typical of this date: the famous biscuits (or cakes) of the moon.

Dwali (Feast of Lights) takes place on the 15th of the dark fortnight of the month of Karttika, which coincides with the months of October and November. A festival of worship to two Hindu goddesses: Kali and Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu.

Tennis Open Malaysia: The brand new tournament? Was launched in 2009? accommodates the top names in world tennis. The games are developed at the Putra Stadium in Kuala Lumpur from the third week of November. The competition lasts for a week.

Christmas is celebrated among the Christian community on 25 December.