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together. The celebration lasts carrying presentations above
for 15 days to the day of “Chap the “kavadi” to be presented to
Goh Meh” which is celebrated the gods. In addition, Hindus also
on the night of the 15th day of celebrate Ponggal, Hindu New
the Festival. The festival gesture Year, Navarathiri and Kharthigai.
or goodwill package ‘ angpow
‘ is a tradition that enlivens the Other Festivals
atmosphere of Chinese New Year,
especially for the children. For On 25 December each year,
the majority of Chinese who are Christians will celebrate Christmas
Buddhist, the month of May every which marks the birth of Jesus
year marks the arrival of Wesak with prayers in churches and visits
Day to commemorate three to their relatives and friends. In
important events in Buddha’s life Sabah and Sarawak, there are also
namely the day of birth, the day the traditional ethnic festivals. In
of the achievement of maturity Sabah, in the month of May every
of thoughts and also the day of year, the Kadazans will celebrate
death. During the celebration, the Harvest Festival (Tadau
ceremonies and parades are Kaamatan) which is an important
normally held with prayers. In event to the farmer groups. Tamu
addition, there are also other Besar or Pasar Tahunan is a carnival
celebrations such as the Mid- created to organize traditional
Autumn Lantern Celebration/ sports events. For the Dayaks,
Tanglung, Month of the Ghost Ibans and Bidayuh in Sarawak,
Festival, and Qing Ming. 1 June every year is a day to be
awaited because on that day
Festivals of the Indian Community they will celebrate Hari Gawai. For
the Dayaks, they will have specific
For Hindu devotees, Deepavali or celebrations consisting of Gawai
the Festival of Lights during the Batu (beginning of the paddy
month of “Aippasi”, according planting season), Gawai Burung
to the Tamil calendar (October- (celebration associated with a
November) is a time to rejoice. bad sign or nightmare), Gawai
This Festival marks the victory; Bersimpan (thanksgiving upon
brightness overcoming darkness, completion of harvesting), Gawai
goodness overcoming evil, and Antu (celebration for the souls of
wisdom over ignorance. The the dead) and most importantly,
Festival begins with prayers, Gawai Kenyalang. Apart from
followed by visiting of relatives the different races and festivals,
and friends. In the evening, Malaysians also celebrate Labour
the house will be decorated Day on 1 May, National Day or
with lights to enliven the festive Independence Day on 31 August,
atmosphere. Hindu devotees also Birthday of His Majesty Yang Di-
celebrate Thaipusam in January Pertuan Agong on the Saturday of
as a sign of respect to the God the first week of June, Birthday of
Muruga. During the Festival, the King/Sultan at state level and
Batu Caves in Selangor will be Good Friday for the various state
the focus of Hindu devotees concerned.
together. The celebration lasts carrying presentations above
for 15 days to the day of “Chap the “kavadi” to be presented to
Goh Meh” which is celebrated the gods. In addition, Hindus also
on the night of the 15th day of celebrate Ponggal, Hindu New
the Festival. The festival gesture Year, Navarathiri and Kharthigai.
or goodwill package ‘ angpow
‘ is a tradition that enlivens the Other Festivals
atmosphere of Chinese New Year,
especially for the children. For On 25 December each year,
the majority of Chinese who are Christians will celebrate Christmas
Buddhist, the month of May every which marks the birth of Jesus
year marks the arrival of Wesak with prayers in churches and visits
Day to commemorate three to their relatives and friends. In
important events in Buddha’s life Sabah and Sarawak, there are also
namely the day of birth, the day the traditional ethnic festivals. In
of the achievement of maturity Sabah, in the month of May every
of thoughts and also the day of year, the Kadazans will celebrate
death. During the celebration, the Harvest Festival (Tadau
ceremonies and parades are Kaamatan) which is an important
normally held with prayers. In event to the farmer groups. Tamu
addition, there are also other Besar or Pasar Tahunan is a carnival
celebrations such as the Mid- created to organize traditional
Autumn Lantern Celebration/ sports events. For the Dayaks,
Tanglung, Month of the Ghost Ibans and Bidayuh in Sarawak,
Festival, and Qing Ming. 1 June every year is a day to be
awaited because on that day
Festivals of the Indian Community they will celebrate Hari Gawai. For
the Dayaks, they will have specific
For Hindu devotees, Deepavali or celebrations consisting of Gawai
the Festival of Lights during the Batu (beginning of the paddy
month of “Aippasi”, according planting season), Gawai Burung
to the Tamil calendar (October- (celebration associated with a
November) is a time to rejoice. bad sign or nightmare), Gawai
This Festival marks the victory; Bersimpan (thanksgiving upon
brightness overcoming darkness, completion of harvesting), Gawai
goodness overcoming evil, and Antu (celebration for the souls of
wisdom over ignorance. The the dead) and most importantly,
Festival begins with prayers, Gawai Kenyalang. Apart from
followed by visiting of relatives the different races and festivals,
and friends. In the evening, Malaysians also celebrate Labour
the house will be decorated Day on 1 May, National Day or
with lights to enliven the festive Independence Day on 31 August,
atmosphere. Hindu devotees also Birthday of His Majesty Yang Di-
celebrate Thaipusam in January Pertuan Agong on the Saturday of
as a sign of respect to the God the first week of June, Birthday of
Muruga. During the Festival, the King/Sultan at state level and
Batu Caves in Selangor will be Good Friday for the various state
the focus of Hindu devotees concerned.
