Many years ago Malacca was one of Malaysia’s most sought-after destinations. Before Kuala Lumpur transformed from a malaria-infested jungle into a polished high-rise capital, Malacca was one of the greatest trading ports in Southeast Asia. Over time it changed from a thriving port into a sleepy backwater city and lost its spot as a must-visit […]
Chinese New Year Lunar New Year (traditional Chinese: 農曆新年, 中國新年; simplified Chinese: 农历新年, 中国新年; pinyin: nónglì xīn nián, zhōngguó xīn nián) is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival (traditional Chinese: 春節; simplified Chinese: 春节; pinyin: Chūn Jié) as the spring season in the lunisolar calendar traditionally starts with lichun, […]
The Penang Temple Fair is supported by the Penang State Government, organized by the Joint Committee of the Ancestral Halls of Penang State, and planned and coordinated by "Heirer". The Penang Temple Fair covers 23 ancestral halls in the historic area of George Town. Every year, according to different themes of the temple fair, various […]
Fifteen days after Chinese New Year is the day Chap Goh Mei is celebrated to mark the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The Chap Goh Mei festival is celebrated with a massive prayer ceremony, where large plugs will be burned and a big meal will be held with the family. Fireworks were lit […]