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| Important
Melaka Festivals |
| Melaka
Public Holidays 2008 |
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
| 01 Jan |
Tuesday |
New Year's Day |
| 20 Jan |
Thursday |
Maal Hijrah |
| 07 - 08 Feb |
Thurs - Fri |
Chinese N'Year |
| 20 Mar |
Friday |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 01 May |
Tuesday |
Labour Day |
| 19 May |
Monday |
Vesak day |
| 07 Jun |
Saturday |
Birthday of HM |
| 31 Aug |
Sunday |
National Day |
| 01 - 02 Oct |
Wed - Thurs |
** Eid Al-Fitr |
| 27 Oct |
Thursday |
** Deepavali |
| 08 Dec |
Monday |
** Eid Al-Adha |
| 25 Dec |
Thursday |
Christmas |
** Subject to change
*** The following Monday will be a public holiday. |
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| Scheduled Festivals/Events
May & June 2008 |
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| May
Festivals |
| Vesak day |
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Dates :
May 19, 2008
Place : Melaka
Description: Visakha Bucha Day is observed on the day of
the full moon during the 6th lunar month, which usually falls in
either May or early June. It is a day to commemorate three important
incidents: the birth, the enlightenment and the passing away of
the Buddha. Miraculously, these events fell in the same month and
on the same date in the Buddhist era. |
| Melaka Tourism Streets Carnival 2008 |
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Dates :
May 24 - 31, 2008
Place : Hang Tuah Mall, Melaka
Description: Visitors will be treated to a variety of attractive
events and programmes, such as a treasure hunt, food fair, boat
decorating competition, fishing challenge, an exhibition, etc. |
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| June
Festivals |
| King's Birthday Celebrations |
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Dates :
June 07, 2008
Place : Various
Description: Malaysians celebrate His Majesty the King of
Malaysia's birthday on 4 June with a series of events and ceremonies
in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Events include a ceremonial Trooping
of the Colours and a rousing performance by a military band. This
ceremony symbolises the Malaysian Armed Forces’ pledge of loyalty
to the His Majesty the King of Malaysia. |
| Fiesta San Pedro |
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Dates :
June 23 - June 29, 2008
Place : Melaka
Description: Fiesta San Pedro or Feast of Saint Peter is
a major annual celebration for the Portuguese community in Melaka.
It is celebrated with traditional games, cultural performances,
food fair and best decorated boat contest. |
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Here are a sampling of events organized
throughout the year in Melaka. Some are traditional events that
have a long history and some are newer events organised by the government
to stimulate tourism. As such, bear in mind, some are hits and some
are misses....
Of course many events are geared towards the local population and
as such the language used will be Bahasa Melayu but don't let that
hold you back - GO! - you'll be surprised how warmly you are welcomed.
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