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Cultural Events

06 May Vaisakhi

Posted at 09:55h in Apr-Jun, Cultural Events

Vaisakhi marks the harvest festival and the start of the Punjabi New Year. The occasion is observed by the Sikh community with prayers in Sikh temples....

05 May Ramadan Bazaar

Posted at 15:54h in Apr-Jun, Cultural Events

During the Muslim fasting month, a sumptuous array of food, local delicacies, festive cookies, clothing, and religious items are sold at month-long evening Ramadan Bazaars around the state....

05 May Thai Water Festival (Songkran)

Posted at 15:49h in Apr-Jun, Cultural Events

Songkran or Water Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by Thai and Burmese devotees to mark the beginning of a New Year. It is celebrated by liberally splashing water on each other....

05 May Chap Goh Meh

Posted at 15:44h in Cultural Events, Jan-Mar

Celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, Chap Goh Meh is the final day of the two week-long Chinese New Year celebration. It is also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. On this...

05 May Penang CNY Celebration (Miaohui)

Posted at 15:40h in Cultural Events, Jan-Mar

Penang CNY Celebration (Miao Hui) is an annual event held during CNY to showcase and promote Chinese traditional culture. This year, the celebration is held virtually through social media and webinar platforms....

05 May Chinese New Year

Posted at 15:35h in Cultural Events, Jan-Mar

Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar Calendar, with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. Celebrations start on the eve of Chinese New Year where family members...

05 May Thaipusam

Posted at 15:30h in Cultural Events, Jan-Mar

Thaipusam is a religious occasion held by devotees for the purpose of seeking blessings, fulfilling vows, and offering thanks to Lord Murugan....

05 May Pongal Celebration

Posted at 15:25h in Cultural Events, Jan-Mar

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Hindus, usually in January or February, when crops like paddy and sugarcane are harvested....