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The Melaka International River Festival 2014

Boat rides during the festival  (Photo credit: melaka-riverwalk.blogspot.com) The Melaka International River Festival was initially introduced as an effort to attract more tourists to visit Melaka, which was once also known as the ‘Venice of the east’. The chief minister of Melaka, YAB Datuk Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam came up with this idea after…

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…

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 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…

Bendang Eastern Winds Festival 2014

The largest “sambal belacan” pounding activity in Perlis has made it into the Malaysian Book of Records in 2011 (Photo By: ptss.edu.my) The Bendang Eastern Winds Festival will bring the village that is being kept out of the public eye to come alive. With the paddy fields interspersed in the village, the VIPs and visitors…