Sunday 3 February 2013

Celebrations In Malaysia



  Welcome to Malaysia, the variety of culture, language, religion and food enthralling. Of cultural and social centuries between the Malays, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Dusun, Iban and others have multi-racial Malaysian society living in harmony. Together to celebrate various festivals, traditions and cultural activities throughout the year may not be bored here. Known for their hospitality, Malaysians eagerly share their celebration with friends and foreign tourists. For an eventful time, now is the time and the place is Malaysia.

  There are many celebrations in Malaysia such Hari Raya celebrations,Chiness New Year,Deepavali,Christmas and many more.However, in this article, I'll just share three festivals, they are Chiness New Year,Hari Raya celebrations and Deepavali.

  I will start with Chiness New Year.Chinese New Year marks the first day of the lunar calendar and is celebrated over 15 days. Mandarin oranges and plum blossom, which symbolizes prosperity and good luck, decorate Chinese homes, complexes and shopping. Dragon dance and lion dance with the perky drums add to the festive air. On the eve of New Year, family members gather to enjoy a dinner, followed by an open house 'for relatives and friends the next day. This festival is celebrated every year.

   Next is Hari Raya celebrations . Hari Raya celebrations is celebrated by all Muslim in the world which marks the end of the month of Ramadan .Muslim population in Malaysia started that day with prayers and followed by visits the grave and forgive each other on that day. Relatives and friends are invited to an open house where they are served with a delicious variety of traditional foods.

   Lastly is Deepavali. Deepavali is celebrated by all Hindus in the world. The victory of good defeat evil is celebrated by Hindus in Diwali festival which is also known as the Festival of Lights in the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. Across the country, prayers and cleansing carried out in temples and places of worship of Hindus.

   I hope this little information will make you understand about celebrations in Malaysia. I hope this celebrations will strengthen the relationship between the people and ensure peace and harmony in our country.Thats all for now, thank you for reading.

2 comments:

  1. Excellent! And I rate your entry this time 9/10! :D

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  2. This is thorough. You did an excellent job, :)

    You have proved that you are not "sullen" or "passive" in writing. Well done

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