Similar
to Melaka, but the annual celebration of George Town’s inscription as
UNESCO World Heritage Site welcomes a brand new date this year, which
coincides with the national month of August.
This
community-centred festival-within-a-festival features a diverse range
of acts, from traditional dances and martial arts demonstrations, to
exhibitions and street performances; from the re-enactment of street
life in the 1900s, to food fests and special tours and talks; all
devised and conducted by members of the communities of historic George
Town.
Organiser: George Town Festival Secretariat
Date: 1 August - 31 August 2014
Venue: Esplanade, Pulau Pinang
Contact: +6 04 261 6308
Website: www.georgetownfestival.com
MALAYSIA PREMIUM TRAVEL FAIR (MPTF 2014) &
GLOBAL CRUISE TOURISM CONFERENCE (GCTC 2014)
MPTF
2014 is the first travel fair in Malaysia targeted at the luxury
segment. It will feature business-to-business (B2B) and
business-to-consumer (B2C) components. The fair exhibitors are comprised
of premium and boutique airlines, cruise liners and yacht clubs,
helicopter tour service providers, luxury hotels and resorts, NTOs and
MICE event organisers.
GCTC
2014 is targeted at the emerging cruise tourism sector. Experts in the
cruise industry will be presenting on the theme “Advancing the Growth in
Cruise Tourism.”
Organiser: WiTM Events Sdn. Bhd.
Date: GCTC 2014 (7 – 8 August 2014)
MPTF 2014 (8 – 10 August 2014)
Venue: GCTC 2014 – Plenary Hall,
MPTF 2014 – Hall 5 & 6,
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur
Time: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Website: www.mptf.com.my
Contact: +6 03 9201 1201
SIBU BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2014
With
a variety of dances, food, folklore, music and traditional games on
display, the event is a showcase of the rich and diverse cultural
background of the Sibu community such as Iban/ Bidayuh/ Orang Ulu (Dayak
Pavilion), Malay/Melanau and Chinese.
Organised
by Sibu Municipal Council, Sibu Borneo Cultural Festival 2014 aims to
promote the ‘beauty in ethnic diversity’ within Borneo Island to the
world.
Organiser: Sibu Municipal Council
Date: 15 - 24 August 2014
Venue: Sibu Town Square
Contact: Ms Teng Ming Min, +6 084 332 392
Website: http://www.smc.gov.my/
HARI KEMERDEKAAN (INDEPENDENCE DAY) MALAYSIA 2014
“Merdeka!
Merdeka! Merdeka!” Hari Kemerdekaan is a national holiday which is
celebrated on 31 August every year to commemorate the independence of
the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957.
Traditionally,
a grand and colourful parade will be held in the morning at the Merdeka
Square in Kuala Lumpur for everyone to attend and celebrate this
important occasion together. Similar parades will also be held in every
state simultaneously. This year’s celebration marks the 57th anniversary
of Malaysia’s independence.
Date: 31 August 2014
Venue: Nationwide / Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur.
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