Share the love of the sea with Sabah's Bajaus during the colourful Regatta Lepa race. Or enjoy the traditional food, culture and history or Sawarak's Melanaus community during the Kaul Mukah Festival. There's also a silat carnival, featuring Malaysia's martial arts tradition, in Kelantan.
Or for more contemporary pursuits, there's the Penang's World Music Festival, Ironman 70.3 and shopping bargains galore to be had during the annual Malaysia1 Grand Prix sale, which all promise lots of fun.
To give you some ideas, here's a line-up of action packed events for visitors to enjoy in Malaysia.
Happy holidays!
Penang World Music Festival
The Penang World Music Festival features an amazing lineup of international acts from Spain, Germany, South Africa, India and more, all performing against the spectacular backdrop of historical Georgetown, Penang's own UNESCO Heritage City. And when you have heard your fill of musical performances, take time to experience some of the tantalizing and delicious local cuisine for which Penang is justifiably famous.Date: 11 – 12 April 2015. Visit www.penangworldmusic.gov.my for more information.
Labuan National Water Festival
The Labuan National Water Festival is the perfect event for the lovers of all things Aquatic! Visitors can enjoy, relax, eat, play and compete in numerous water-themes activities including fishing, round-island kayaking and cross-channel swimming. Take part in beach tug-of-war, test your agility by climbing a slippery pole or take out the competition in a pillow fight – guaranteed fun no matter what your age.Visitors can also join in the Labuan International Sea Challenge, which forms part of the annual Malaysia Water Festival, one of the biggest and popular water sports events in the country. If you like your water sports, then Labuan is the place for you.
Date: 24 – 26 April 2015. Visit www.motour-labuan.com/www.lisc.com.my for more information.
1Malaysia Grand Prix Sale
Malaysia loves a sale and the 1Malaysia Grand Prix Sale, held in conjunction with the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix, is one of the best, offering up shoppers some fabulous products at bargain prices. Visitors travelling to KL and Putrjaya to enjoy some of the world's best F1 racing action at the Petronus Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix, can also chase retail thrills off-circuit at any of the country's many shopping malls at Malaysia's most eagerly anticipated shopping extravaganza.Date: 14 March – 5 April 2015. For more information visit www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my.
Ironman 70.3
Malaysia's Ironman event is definitely not for the faint-hearted. But if you have the will and determination to swim for 1.9 km, cycle for 90 km, and then run for a further 21.1 km, then you might just cross that finish line with bragging rights. But even if you don't, it's still great to watch the sheer physical and mental tenacity of some of the best athletes in the world – from the comfort of the sideline!Date: 5 April 2015. For more information, visit http://www.ironman.com/.
Wings of Kuala Kubu Bharu Selangor Bird Race
The fourth Wings of Kuala Kubu Bharu event is a great opportunity for bird watchers to come together, enjoy nature and expand their knowledge of some of Malaysia's many different species of birds and their habitats. Participants travel through 10 different checkpoints, setting out from the charming town of Kuala Kubu Baru, past the Kalumpung Hot Springs and ending up at the Genting Highlands Awana Resort. The area sits within Malaysia's designated Important Bird Area and is home to rare species including the Marbled Wren Babbler, the Pygmy Wren Babbler, the Large Niltava, Silver-Breasted Broadbills and intriguingly named Rhinoceros, Great and Bushy Crested Hornbills. Experience the green side of Malaysia here at the Wings of KKB Selangor Bird Race event – truly a birdwatcher's paradise.Date: 24 – 26 April 2015. Visit wingsofkkb.blogspot.com for more information.
Regatta Lepa Fiesta
The Regatta Lepa traditional boat race occurs annually in April and it is a vibrant and spectacular festival that pays homage to the lepa, the traditional single-mast sailing boat of the Bajau people of Semporna, Sabah. Witness a fleet of colourful lepas decorating the coast of Semporna during the annual Regatta Lepa event. Enjoy unique cultural performances, the Lepa Beauty Pageant, the Most Beautiful Lepa competition, fireworks displays and so much more!Date: 24 – 26 April 2015. Visit www.sabahtourism.com for more information.
The Nusantara Silat Carnival
The Nusantara Silat Carnival 2015 is organised by the Kelantan Tourism Information Centre. This event attracts silat practitioners from as far away as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. For the uninitiated, Kelantan is the proud birthplace of silat jatuh which is a very unique form of martial arts. Visitors can learn about the unique martial art culture of silat against the spectacular backdrop of Malaysia's beautiful Kelantan State.5 to 7 April 2015. Visit tic.kelantan.gov.my for more information.
Kaul Mukah Festival
Come and immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the indigenous Melanau community living along the coastal area of Sarawak, and help celebrate one of their highly cherished traditional festivals. The Kaul Mukah is celebrated as a religious ceremony to appease spirits of the sea, land, forest and farm, making it the most important festival in the Melanau traditional calendar.The festival site is on the banks of the Mukah river estuary where visitors can relax, soak up Melanau culture and participate in activities and traditional games – a major highlight is the giant traditional swing called Tibow, as well sample their unique delicacies. The Kaul Mukah festival provides an amazing opportunity for visitors to experience some of Malaysia's unique cultural heritage.
Date: 25 – 26 April. Visit www.kaulmukah.com for further information.
For information about tours of Malaysia, please contact:
Tourism MalaysiaTelephone: +612 9286 3055,
Fax: +612 9283 8311,
Email: malaysia@malaysiatourism.com.au
or visit http://www.tourismmalaysia.com.au
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