| Important
Melaka Festivals |
| Melaka
Public Holidays 2008 |
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
| 01 Jan |
Tuesday |
New Year's Day |
| 20 Jan |
Thursday |
Maal Hijrah |
| 07 - 08 Feb |
Thurs - Fri |
Chinese N'Year |
| 20 Mar |
Friday |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 01 May |
Tuesday |
Labour Day |
| 19 May |
Monday |
Vesak day |
| 07 Jun |
Saturday |
Birthday of HM |
| 31 Aug |
Sunday |
National Day |
| 01 - 02 Oct |
Wed - Thurs |
** Eid Al-Fitr |
| 27 Oct |
Thursday |
** Deepavali |
| 08 Dec |
Monday |
** Eid Al-Adha |
| 25 Dec |
Thursday |
Christmas |
** Subject to change
*** The following Monday will be a public holiday. |
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| Scheduled Festivals/Events
July & August 2008 |
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| July
Festivals |
| Fishing Competition with The City of Historical Melaka 5th Anniversary |
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Dates :
July 01- July 08, 2008
Place : Pantai Puteri, Melaka
Description: A special fishing competition organised inconjunction
with The City of Historical Melaka 5th |
| Fruits Festival and Sampling Test |
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Dates :
July 01 - July 31, 2008
Place : D'Paradise, TropicalFruitsWorld & AboriginesVillages,
Melaka
Description: One of the biggest collection of fruits in Malaysia.
There's more than 800 varieties for you to see, touch, eat and sample
them. In additional, the visitors are allowed to see or take part
in the progress of how the fruits tree are grown and planted. |
| Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall Fashion Month |
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Dates :
July 05 - July 20, 2008
Place : Dataran Pahlawan,Melaka
Description: The 2nd AnnualDataranPahlawanMelakaMegamall
Fashion Month. A high profile advertising and promotional campaign
that aims to showcase our wide variety of fashion. This campaign
is organized in line with Malaysia's Mega Sales Carnival includes
Fashion Showcase, Jewellery Fair and Beauty Products. |
| Birthday Celebration of Governor of Penang |
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Dates :
July 14 , 2008
Place : Taman Mini Malaysia, Mini Asean, Melaka
Description:Be entertained with the state of Penang traditional
dances. Also in store will be traditional games and cooking demonstrations. |
| Birthday Celebration of Yam Tuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan |
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Dates :
July 19 , 2008
Place :Taman Mini Malaysia, Mini Asean, Melaka
Description: Be entertained with the state of Negeri Sembilan
traditional dances. Also in store will be traditional games and
cooking demonstrations. |
| His Excellency Gabenor of Malacca Cup |
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Dates :
July 19 - July 20, 2008
Place : Melaka International Trade Centre
Description: Cyclist tes their mantal and physical endurance
in this cyclingcare for Gavenor Cup. |
| Launching of Melaka Month and Heritage Nite |
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Dates :
July 20 - July 22, 2008
Place : Taman Mini Malaysia, Mini Asean, Melaka
Description: Visitors will be entertain with various culture
and dance about Melaka and show extended till 8.00pm. |
| Jasin Carnival 2008 |
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Dates :
July 26 - July 29, 2008
Place : Dataran Jasin & Mini Stadium, Melaka
Description: Come joint the activities offered during the
carnival and take this opportunity to shop for goods produced by
small and medium industry entrepreneurs |
| Melaka Fruit Fiesta based on Agriculture Products |
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Dates :
July , 2008
Place : Shopping Complex, Melaka
Description: Numerous activities to be enjoyed such as demonstrations
on fruits and food decorations, and colouring contest for school
children. |
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| August
Festivals |
| Melaka International Tourism Show 2008 |
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Dates :
August 01 - August 03, 2008
Place : Melaka
Description: An Intenational showcase of tourism packages
offering inbound and outbound travels |
| National Martial Art Junior Circuit |
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Dates :
August 04 - August 08, 2008
Place : Kompleks Belia & Sukan Negeri Melaka
Description: Inter Sports Training Centre competition represented
by junior athletes under 17 years. |
| Melaka Open Sepak Takraw Championship |
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Dates :
August 08 - August 10, 2008
Place : Pusat Sukan MBMB
Description: The Inter Sepak Takraw Competition Included
men's and women's team to arrogate the national championship. The
Competition is also invite team from ASEAN Country whom concern.
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| 2nd. MAPEX 2008 |
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Dates :
August 08 - August 10, 2008
Place : Mahkota Parade, Melaka
Description: Malaysia Property Exposition, a unique three
days exhibition/One Stop Centre designed to provide a platform for
developers to showcase various type of properties, a platform for
prospective homebuyers to view, select and buy their dream home
and for potential foreigners to come, view and choose Melaka properties
as their second homes under Malaysia My Second Home Programme.
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| Dondang Sayang Festival |
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Dates :
August 12, 2008
Place : Merlimau Point, Melaka
Description: A competition open to all "Dondang Sayang"
group in Melaka to show up their talent. |
| MATTA Fair 2008 |
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Dates :
August 17- August 19, 2008
Place : Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka Mall
Description: Come an have a good bargainfor those interested
togo for a vacation local anf abroad. There's a lots of interesting
and cheap holiday packages given by Tour and Travel Agent |
| Mid-Autumn Festival |
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Dates :
August 21- September 14, 2008
Place : Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka Mall
Description: The opening ceremony for the festival takes
place at ConcourseDataranPahlawanMelakaMegamall with lion and dragon
dances, stilt walkers and a lantern parade. Enjoy the weekends with
Mooncake sampling, Chinese operas, acrobatic show and many more. |
| Kite Flying Festival In Conjunction with National Day Celebration 2008 |
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Dates :
August 31, 2008
Place : Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka
Description: A great day for kite buffs and enthusiasts.
Watch those delicate and colourful kites take to the skies as exponents
take their skills to greater heights. |
| Independen Day Celebration |
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Dates :
August 31, 2008
Place : Melaka
Description:This historic event is celebrated in joyous mood
by Malaysians from all walks of life over a one-month period. Malaysians
display their love for the country by proudly flying Jalur Gemilang
or the national flag. A host of activities is held in each state
including parades, exhibitions of Malaysia's history and fireworks
displays, culminating in a grand parade attended by their Majesties,
the King and Queen, the Prime Minister, dignitaries and the public. |
| Agriculture Carnival 2008 in conjunction of Farmer's Day 2008 |
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Dates :
August , 2008
Place : Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm, Sg Udang
Description:Numerous activities such as agriculture exhibitions,
selling of agriculture products and demonstrations of baking traditional
cookies for everyone to enjoy. |
| Art Bazar 2008 |
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Dates :
August , 2008
Place : Jalan Kota, Banda Hilir, Melaka
Description:Come and winess the showcase of art collection
from the best local artist. You'll be fascinated with arts. |
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