Events and Festivals in Malaysia for July 2015

One of the highlights is that the cities of George Town and Melaka will hold celebrations to mark their 7th year anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

For something quirky, Putrajaya will host a werewolf-themed urban obstacle night race called BloodRunner.

Below are the festivals and events taking place in Malaysia for the month of July 2015.

The twin-city celebrations will bring visitors on the ground to historic sites to enjoy cultural performances, heritage appreciation and have an overall good time.

Han Chin Pet Soo, the Hakka tin miner’s club, was established in 1893 as a recreation club for tin miners to relax after a hard day’s work at the mines. Opium smoking and gambling were among the benefits of membership.

Today, this historic building has been restored to its former glory with many original exhibits dating back to more than 100 years ago.

Spend an afternoon here to learn about Malaya’s glorious tin mining past, and life during those times, as you view the many fascinating artifacts from a bygone era.

Happening in the heart of George Town, this year’s event features Japanese food and refreshments, Taiko and martial arts performances, craft exhibits as well as demonstrations. This event sees all walks of life attending, many dressed up too. 

For two days, you will see people busy exploring the many booths here looking for bargain and travel deals. 

• Tarawih Perdana at Dataran Merdeka (Tarawih prayers)
• Nasyid
• Tilawah & Khatam Al-Quran (Quran Recital) events
• Food bazaars
• Special religious forums
• Talks by international Imams and many more

This peaceful mass gathering in the city is a great way to reflect on unity, spirituality and the beauty of a diverse population.

Set over a 10km urban obstacle course specially created to challenge the everyday runner, BloodRunner brings an added element of thrill and excitement to anyone participating in this unique sporting event.

As for other activities, there are food trucks parked at the race festival site, and a post-race party featuring up-and-coming local bands.

The 3-day festival celebrates the unique food, farming, forest and cultural heritage of the Bario Highlands – one of the last surviving traditionally farmed and forested highland watersheds in Sarawak and East Malaysia. 

There will be traditional games and dances performed here and for those wanting a little bit of adventure, there are plenty of trekking trails around Bario.

Note to get here requires some skill as the only way here is via the 19-seater Twin Otter Turboprop Planes operated by MASwings from Miri. There are 5-6 scheduled flights daily during the week of the festival while accommodations are homestays here. 

Galeri DiRaja Tuanku Jaafar

Tuanku Ja’afar Royal Gallery Seramban

Visitors will have an intimate look at His Royal Highness’ personal and public life, from childhood to his years as a ruler, through well-curated exhibits. 

The gallery, situated near the serene Lake Gardens of Seremban, is less than 1 km from the city of Seremban and is suitable for anyone who loves history and culture. 

Strike a pose to blend perfectly into the paintings and create a special visual effect that will boggle the mind and trick the eye. Excellent fun for everyone!

This fun gallery exhibits a few amusing upside down scenes in showrooms, where guests can come and take memorable pictures.

Everything inside, from furniture to household appliances, hover above your head, as the ceiling is actually the floor. 

Conclusion

Also, this is the peak period where many are doing festive travels so flights, buses, and trains can be full. You are advised to book well ahead for transportation.

You can also get more information by visiting MaTiC or any of the Tourism Information Centres around Malaysia.

I hope you have a great time here in Malaysia especially for the many events and festivals in Malaysia for the month of July.