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Pangkor Events and Festivals in MalaysiaPangkor events are part of the different festivals in Malaysia. In 2010 there are again plenty of activities in Malaysia. All will start off with the important Indian festival: Thaipusam. As every year the focal points for the festival are the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Malaysia is a cultural melting pot. The three different Malaysian races: Malay, Chinese and Indians all brought with them their own cultural events. So, what will you be able to attend when visiting Malaysia? Malaysia festivalsThaipusam, 30 January 2010For a big celebration of Thaipusam, Penang is probably a better place but in Pangkor, Sitiawan Thaipusam or even Kuala Lumpur (really busy) is celebrated by the Indian Hindu population. The year it will happen on the 2nd of February. If you're in Malaysia, it's an event not to be missed! Thaipusam 2009 in Penang! Read my own experience at the Thaipusam Penang 2007 here ... and have a look at a photo report of the Pulau Penang Thaipusam 2007 Here's a quick photo page of the Thaipusam 2008 in Penang  Mr. Chandra and Mrs. Pearly's son, ready for his journey to Lord Muruga
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2010 will start at February 14. Ching MingChing Ming is held on the day of the Third Moon 105 days after the Winter Solstice. It is also known as the Grave-Sweeping or Spring Remembrance Day. Ching Ming literally means "clear and bright" and is the time of the year when Chinese families visit the graves of their ancestors to clean the graveside and pay their respects. It’s common for families to make offerings of rice, fruit and wine to ensure their loved ones have enough food and drink in the afterlife. Some families burn incense and paper money by the gravesides, believing that the smoke rises to the afterworld and can be used by their ancestors  Ching Ming will be celebrated this year at 4 and 5 April and it will be interesting to see what the Chinese people do. There's no problem to go and visit these cemeteries. Pangkor has cemeteries but for the real nice ones, go to Seri Manjung and Sitiawan. Ching Ming 2010 is at April 4 and 5. Ramadan and Hari Raya 2010The Muslim population of Malaysia celebrates the Ramadan, the month of fasting, with late afternoon and night bazaars. The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity to sample a variety of food special made for the Ramadan. You will not be disappointed! The last day of the Ramadan is called Hari Raya and it's a great day to celebrate this important day for the Muslim population with some Muslims. It's very easy to find a nice place to find out how they celebrate the end of the Ramadan and how the Chinese and Indian join them in the celebrations. Ramadan 2010: August 11 - September 8, with Hari Raya at the last day, September 9. Moon FestivalThe second most important festival for the Chinese population is the Moon Festival. It's usually celebrated early October. Penang is one of the most important places to be for the festival. From 3 to 7 October your best place to be is Butterworth at the 9 Emperor Gods temple, a new temple in Butterworth and an excellent place to see the Firewalk. During the Moon Festival the Chinese will eat Mooncakes. What is the Moon Festival? And what are Mooncakes? Read more here. More about the Moon Festival in Malaysia Moon Festival 2010 will be celebrated at 22nd September Deepavali 2010Deepavali is the Indian festival in which good triumphs evil. The Pulau Pangkor Newsletter has paid some attention to this annual event. It's one of the major events in Malaysia and thus a major Pangkor events every year. click here to read my article. Deepavali 2010: November 5th Christmas, 25th December
Although Malaysia is predominantly a Muslim country, Christmas is widely celebrated. Santa Claus is widely seen all over the country and the shopping centers are all full with Christmas attributes. And you will be able to attend the Christmas services in one of the many churches in the country. A selection of other events in Malaysia in 2010Tour de Langkawi 2010In 2010 there will be another Tour de Langkawi. Unfortunately the Tour de Langkawi will not come to Sitiawan and Lumut like in 2006 and 2008. Amongst the Pangkor events in 2006 the Tour de Langkawi was a major event. What did it look like in 2006 and 2008 in Sitiawan and Lumut? Who were the winners. It was an enjoyable afternoon in Sitiawan and the next morning in Lumut it was fun too. Dates are not confirmed but so far 01 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010 is named as the dates with start at the Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Tour de Langkawi in Sitiawan and Lumut 2006 More about the two days of the Tour de Langkawi in Sitiawan and a special photopage of Sitiawan 2008 More about the Tour de Langkawi on the website of the organisation Some of the main events of 2010There will be a number of Pangkor events this year, but here's a schedule for some of the main Visit Malaysia 2010 activities: Below are some of the special events which will be organized in 2008, for an extensive selection, visit the Tourism office and get the brochure "Events & Festivals 2010" Chap Go MehChinese Valentine's Day. It is celebrated on the 15th night of the Lunar New Year. Celebrations this year is planned at the Penang Chinese Town Hall at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. 22nd to 25th July: Penang Dragon Boat FestivalThe Penang Dragon Boat Race has drawn international attention with participants from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Brunei. June 6-7. Penang Bridge MarathonMarathon on the third longest bridge in the world, date to be announced.  Liondance in Penang Merdeka Day Parade 31-8-2010On 31 August, Malaysia celebrates its independence. A free open air concert is held on the eve of Merdeka (independence) to jumpstart the celebrations. The Merdeka starts off with a grande parade. These events will take place in Kuala Lumpur. In other cities there will be similar event take place. Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 2010Some called it "the worlds toughest mountain race". Fact is that the race over 21 km up and down Mount Kinabalu is one of the most difficult runs to do. Ruhaizad Daud of www.mount-kinabalu-borneo.com/ wrote an article, special for the Pulau Pangkor website. Click here for the full story and what will happen at Mount Kinabalu in August 2010. Read more about the Climbathon at Mount Kinabalu There many more events happening in 2010, in fact far too many then can be put on this page. Please visit the Tourist Information Office in the city you are staying. Be informed there is not office in Pangkor but there is one next to the ferry in Lumut. Back to the top of Events and Festival Back to Pulau Pangkor.com homepage 
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Thaipusam storiesThaipusam is a magnificent festival in Malaysia, here is what other people say about the Festivals in Malaysia What do people say about festivals in Malaysia Nine Emperor Gods Festival in ButterworthOne of the most spectacular events I have ever witnessed: the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, a Taoist festival held world wide but I was in Butterworth, near Penang to enjoy 6 of the nine days. Read my report here and my experiences in the Cheng Kon Sze temple in Penang during this festival. Cycling from Pangkor to PenangJohan is an 8 years old Malaysian boy who cycled from Pangkor to Penang in 4 days (plus one day rest). He cycled 250km with me and together we wrote a page about his adventures. Johan's extraordinary adventure, read more here. Ma'soumah (15) and Salman (8) swim from Pangkor to LumutMa'soumah and Salman are the first Malaysian children to do so. And they did it un-aided to swim the 8.9 km in 3 hours and 40 minutes! Ma'soumah and Salman have with this extra-ordinary performance earned a place in the Malaysian Book of Records. Congratulations!!! Hi-Q Organic Farm officially openedThe Malaysian Prime Minister officially opened the Hi-Q Organic Park Hotel Resorts and Farms which is going to build in cooperation with Taiwanese business men. |
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list of events in Malaysia would not be complete with Chinese
New Year. Of the Pangkor events, Chinese New Year is of course important. In
2005 and 2006 I spend my CNY with families. In 2007, I went
to Kuala Kurau to enjoy the 8th day of the Chinese New Year
with the Hokkien people, As expected it was an great place to
be. 
