Kaul Festival 2014
Mouth-watering traditional food served during the festival (Photo credits to: www.photoblog.com -) Kaul is a Melanau traditional festival celebrated annually during the third week of April to appease the spirits of the forest, land, sea and farm. This ritual is carried out to thank the spirits or guardians for a good year and pray for a bountiful…
Malaysia International Jewellery Festival 2014
Various booths in the past Jewellery Festival (Photo credit to: www.demotix.com) Feast your eyes on fabulous jeweleries, from shimmering diamonds to dreamy gemstones! The renowned Malaysia International Jewellery Festival which is dedicated exclusively to the jewellery industry is back. Over 250 Jewellery exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions which includes Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand,…
Wedding Craft Promotion 2014
During the promotion in 2013 (Photo credit: visit-malaysia.yinteing.com/) Couples who are planning to tie the knot soon should head to the 7th Wedding Craft Promotion where they will find a variety of interesting exhibits all under one roof. They can browse through the collection of crafts, decorations, bridal services and much more to make their big day a truly…
Terengganu International Squid Jigging Carnival 2014
The annual Terengganu International Squid Jigging Carnival aims to introduce as well as revive the old traditions that was once livelihoods for many along the coast of Terengganu between April and August each year. The fiesta will begin right after sunset and continues until when the sun is about to rise. The “revellers”, who are local fishermen…
The Kelantan Cultural Arts Carnival 2014
Kelantan state situated at the East Coast region of Malaysia is hailed as a “cultural pot of Malay culture”. Many forms of Malaysian heritage are believed to be originated from Kelantan; although they are later recognized as the Malay heritage. However, the one-of-a-kind Kelantan art makes it a masterpiece concept which cannot be found elsewhere…
The Regatta Lepa 2014
A beautiful lepa in the past event (Photo credits to: masareka.blogspot.com) The Regatta Lepa has been celebrated every year in April since 1994 and is one of the major events in the Malaysia’s National Tourism Calendar. This celebration involves a water festival which is held in Semporna to honour the lepa. Lepa actually means boat in the dialect of east coast…
Langkawi International Laksa Carnival (LILAC) 2014
Demonstration by chef in the past event (Photo credits to: beautifulangkawi.blogspot.com) Laksa is a popular local delicacy in Malaysia which consists of rice noodles served either in curry or sour soup. Almost every state has its own intricate flavors which makes it exotic. The perfect bowl of Laksa combines a kaleidoscope of flavors – a beautiful balance of the sweet,…
The Labuan International Sea Challenge 2014
During one of the challenges in the past event (Photo credits to: http://www.manjuzri.com/blog/?p=158) The Labuan International Sea Challenge is no doubt the largest event in the federal territory of Labuan, and this year marks the 18th time it is being held. Over the years the event has continuously outdone itself by organizing highly acclaimed competitions, such as the…
Penang World Music festival (PWMF) 2014
The crowd during the past year festival (Photo credits to: onlypenang.com) The much anticipated Penang World Music festival (PWMF) returns for the third time! Besides awesome performances by an array of well-known international and local musicians, you will be mesmerized by Quarry Park’s beautiful landscape as this open-air festival will be staged there. During the festival, there will be various art…
The Archipelago Drum Festival 2014
One of the Malay dances performance during the past event (Photo credits to: magicclickers.com) The Archipelago Drum Festival, also known as the Gendang Nusantara Festival, is held in April in conjunction with the Melaka World Heritage City Anniversary Celebration. This festival is a drum art which was first introduced in the year 1995 to foster Malacca…
Royal Belum World Drums Festival 2014
During one of the drum performances (Photo credits to: imagesofipoh.blogspot.com) Showcasing a vast array of drum troupes from all over the world, the Royal Belum World Drums Festival is back again this year thanks to an overwhelming respond from the public. This festival has been awarded as the “Best International Event in Malaysia” by a local…
