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What festivals are there in Malaysia?

1, New Year's Day

Malaysia, like other countries and regions in the world, has joyful celebrations in public squares, hotels and restaurants on the Gregorian calendar of 65438+ 10/0. Especially in Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, all revelers gather here to participate in the New Year celebrations.

2. Lunar New Year

The Spring Festival in China is a lively and extraordinary festival. The wind valley of the festival is roughly the same as the Spring Festival in China, with lanterns and gongs and drums everywhere. People play dragon and lion dances to drive away evil spirits, and set off firecrackers and fireworks on New Year's Eve to kick off the Lunar New Year. Relatives and friends visit each other to express New Year greetings, drink tea with each other, enjoy delicious food and distribute "Li" (red envelopes) to congratulate them on their prosperity.

This day is a national holiday, and China people will hold collective worship. The Prime Minister and his wife and government lawyers will personally come to congratulate them and give gifts to lion dancers and children.

3. Eid al-Fitr

Malay Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. Every year in September of the Islamic calendar, Muslims (mainly Malays) all over the country will fast for one month during the day (fasting month) and then return to normal living habits.

The first day after Ramadan is Eid al-Fitr. On the eve of the festival, Muslims should carry out donation activities to help those in need, Muslims who have just converted to Islam and those who are in debt for Islam.

4. Vesak Day

Vesak Day is a traditional festival in Southern Buddhism, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. Buddhists from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal and other Southeast Asian and South Asian countries all held grand celebrations on this important annual festival.

5. Flower Festival

The abundant rainfall and sunny climate in Malaysia provide an excellent environment for plants to grow and bring colorful flowers. Every July, in order to celebrate the blooming of flowers, flower competitions with various themes are held. A week-long celebration of the grand float parade.