Thaipusam

Thaipusam fall usually in January or February
On this day, Hindus pay homage to Lord Muruga. In Malaysia celebrations normally stretch over two to three days with drums and music played throughout the day and sometimes into the night.
    Best place to see this is at Batu Caves (photo below ) (KL/ Selangor); Penang (Pulau Pinang), Sungai Petani (Kedah) and Ipoh (Perak). But do not be surprise if you see some Chinese participating in the rituals of this celebration
Watch Thaipusam Celebrations at Youtube HERE

Chinese New Year 2012

Year of the Dragon 2012
Chinese New Year 2012 falls on January 23, 2012. This New Year is a cultural festival that is celebrated by Chinese worldwide as the Lunar New Year (1st day of the Chinese calendar) or Spring Festival. This lunar New Year in 2012 is the start of the period of the celestial WATER Dragon.
     The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend and to the Chinese a symbol of good fortune and power. Therefore, those people born in Dragon years are to be honored and respected.
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