2014 promises to be a year of fun and excitement in Malaysia and here are five big reasons why
Fun, excitement, breath-taking scenery, thrills and spills – these are but some of the adventures awaiting you when you visit Malaysia this year.
Over 200 events and festivals have been lined up for Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY 2014), ranging from cultural events, food festivals, sports, adventure and music to arts festivals and, of course, shopping.
Check out these five not-to-be-missed events:
1. National Open Houses
Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas, Gawai festival and Tadau Kaamatan festivals – these are just a few of the festivals that Malaysia celebrates and, being a multi-ethnic nation, Malaysians are great hosts to tourists.
This is a perfect time for tourists to visit and to experience Malaysia’s gracious hospitality and to sample traditional cuisines ranging across all ethnic cultures.
Be sure to tantalise your taste buds with the delicious cuisine available everywhere in Malaysia.
2. Colours of 1Malaysia
This event is the biggest cultural extravaganza in the country, showcasing Malaysia’s multi-ethnic communities and their colourful cultures.
Feast your senses on visually-captivating parades and processions, and a myriad of cultural shows and exciting programmes lined up.
3. World-Class Sports and Adventures
Malaysia is home to a host of sporting events including world-class sports and adventure activities, such as the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Sarawak Regatta, Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur ATP World Tour, CIMB Classic PGA Tour and many more!
With state-of-the-art facilities and a wide experience in hosting international sporting events, Malaysia is all geared up to be the perfect host for these events.
4. Mega Sales Events
An evergreen attraction of Malaysia has always been its many shopping opportunities. This year, gear up for the 1Malaysia GP Sale, 1Malaysia Mega sale Carnival and the 1Malaysia Year-End Sale.
As the world’s fourth-best shopping destination, Kuala Lumpur offers the world shopping convenience, great values, affordability, variety and friendly services.
5. Magic of the Night
Magic of the Night promises to be vibrant and refreshing, with a note of magic in the air. Watch the transformation of the Putrajaya Lake into a magical fairyland with brightly-lit and beautifully-decorated floats from Malaysia and many other countries cruising along the lake.
With a dazzling display of fireworks and colourful cultural performances, the nights will be more than memorable – it’s going to be magical!
For more information or enquiries, please contact the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Secretariat, at 1300 88 5050 or log on to www.vmy2014.com
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