My Malaysia

Malaysia?
Yes Malaysia

A multi racial society

Malay, Chinese and Indians
Dayak, Dusun and Iban.. just to name a few
All celebrate a big day.. at different times of the year
With vibrant festivals, traditional dances and performances.

Tick Tock...its 4:00 a.m

Wake up my child...
But, mother, Im still sleepy,
I dont want to wake up.
Dont you know, its the fasting month of Ramadhan already...

Hooray!
Hari Raya is here!
Time to go back
Oh my, the big cities are empty!! I wonder where everyone went...
Son, lets go to the mosque and pray, and visit the graves of our relatives...
Father, are we going to have rendang and ketupat?
Right after this, son..
So, come on,
Slip on your colourful baju kurungs and baju melayus
And join us in our feast!
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Ding Dong...Ding Dong..

Its Christmas in December
Its winter free here in Malaysia... but still as merry as ever
Ho ho ho.... Merry Christmas!
Santa Clause is coming
With his white beard and red robe
And Christmas presents on his back
When he arrives, were sure every child will be full of joy!

Whoa! Look at those dancing lions!

The women are wearing cheongsams
Why are red angpows being given at this time?
Dont you know, its Chinese New Year!
Really? I bet there will be big fireworks in the sky!
And vibrant music accompanying it.

Deepavali is a show of Sarees,

One can feel like theyre in Bollywood or Mumbai
Also known as the festival of light
All the estates become bright
Muruku being the delight
Such fun!

Hey, what is it called? A bungalow? A condo? Semi-D?

Nope! Its a longhouse!
Do you know that the Dayaks live in longhouses?
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They also celebrate Gawai!

Gawai?
Its to celebrate the new planting season
The rice harvesting season too
Dancing, drinking and merry making
All awaits you in this exotic festival

Oh my, its the raining season in November and December

The rains mainly here, the East Cost... its so gloomy...
But, fear not, its fiesta time in Penang!
Pesta Pulau Pinang is filled with songs, dances, cultural shows...
Food stalls... games... handicrafts..
And even rollercoaster!
You name it; its here in Pesta Pulau Pinang
Come here and were sure to give you an amazing time!

Ah, such a journey weve been through!

But, our trip must not stop here...
Beautiful Malaysia
Malaysia, truly Asia.....