Events in Malaysia for May
events take place around Malaysia and among them are some beautiful and
colorful events that are happening over in Sabah and Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.
Local and international visitors can look forward to having a memorable time in
Malaysia as the month will be celebrated with various cultural, sports
and musical tourism events.
Events in Malaysia for May
the Sarawak World Harvest Festival 2014 is an ethnic festival which provides a captivating
insight into the cultures, traditions and aspirations of Sarawak’s Dayak
community. Highlights of the event include theme play, “Miss World Harvest
Festival 2014”, “Ironman WHF 2014”, Dayak Food Festival and concert by
international artistes.
Cultural Village
Cultural Village, Sarawak
082 846 411
biggest and grandest cultural celebration in Sabah.
Handicraft-making
demonstrations by local experts, pocket shows of traditional music and dance
performances, as well as various traditional foods to sample are all part of
this much anticipated three-day cultural extravaganza.
Sabah Fest 2014, a
celebration of Sabah’s Natural Charms. The Sabah Fest Show is also one not to miss while you are here.
Tourism Board and Sri Pelancongan Sabah
Department of Culture and Arts Sabah (JKKNS), Sabah
088 212 121/ +6 088 232 121
Sarawak Year 2014, the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 in Miri is organised to give all Jazz
lovers a fun-filled and entertaining experience.
This years line-up
includes Iriao from Georgia, Vocal Sampling from Cuba, Brassballett from
Germany, Mario Canonge from Martinique/France, YK Band from Indonesia, Anthony
Strong from UK, and Sarawakian artiste Diana Liu who will represent Malaysia/USA/Taiwan,
together with her band members including drum virtuoso Lewis Pragasam.
Tourism Board
Everly Hotel, Miri, Sarawak
082 423 600
surfers, jet skiers or boatmen braving the Batang Lupar’s Benak waves – the 4th
largest in the world among the Top Ten Tidal Bores.
Also known as the “town of
peace”, Batang Lupar Sri Aman in Sarawak is one of the four places in Asia that
experience the unique tidal bore phenomenon.
Highlights of the event include
the Regatta Batang Lupar (longboat paddling competition), Benak surfing, speed
boat competition, jet-ski competition and Miss Tourism Benak.
Residen Bahagian Sri Aman
Sri Lupar, Sri Aman, Sarawak.
Colours of Malaysia Festival
1Malaysia 2014 is back to dazzle locals and tourist with its colourful sights
and sounds. Delight your senses with a cornucopia of traditional performances,
colourful parades and exhibitions by various ethnic groups in the country.
The
streets will be filled with an array of stalls selling local delicacies, arts
and handicraft, as well as holiday packages introducing the wonders of
Malaysia. Have fun, be part of the flash mob and go jamming with fusion rock
and traditional music by Man Kidal’s team.
of Tourism and Culture Malaysia
Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
03 2693 7111
famous traditional Kelantanese ‘wau’ will dominate the sky for the 32nd
Kelantan International Kite Festival 2014.
This annual 4-day festival draws
local and international kite fliers from as far as Belgium, China, Germany and Japan.
Check out the highlights of the event such as beach soccer competition,
kite-making contest, “dikir barat” competition and silat demonstration. Be
“wau”ed and more.
Tourism Information Center (TIC)
Geting beach, Tumpat, Kelantan
‘Kaamatan’ (after harvest) in Sabah marks the end of the harvesting
season and the beginning of a new season for the Kadazan-Dusun community.
Don’t
miss the Unduk Ngadau (State Harvest Beauty Queen) and Sungdoi (Kadazan Idol), which
are the main highlights of the festival. Be enthralled by the cultural
performances, traditional games and delicious delicacies served by the local
folks.
Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA)
Benedict Topin, +6 088 713 696
Conclusion
Temperature is around 30-34 Degrees Celsius while it is always recommended to carry a bottle of water, dress lightly and always have a good pair of walking shows. Hope you visit and have a great time at some of the Events in Malaysia for May.
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