Exploration of traditions and culture of local people can turn into a fascinating process. They observe a lot of interesting old customs; they have their own character and colorful celebrations, which are conducted the same way as they were centuries ago. The hibiscus flower is considered the local symbol. Most of the indigenous people are adherents of Muslimism, for them five bright hibiscus petals symbolize five precepts of Islam. However, there are also followers of other religions. Aborigines also treat hibiscus as their national symbol, and gardeners carefully plant it on their grounds.
The most beautiful and popular beach of Langkawi is Pantai Cenang located in the southeastern part of the coast, near the airport. The beach is about 2 kilometers long. There are numerous … Open
One of the most popular resorts of Langkawi is Meritus Pelangi Beach. That’s the lodge at the beautiful beach offering its guests 350 luxurious rooms. Its territory affects with … Open
Shamanism remains a common, but unusual for foreign travelers phenomenon. Despite the fact that many cities of the archipelago are highly competitive with modern cities in other countries, shamans still remain the most revered and respected people. Not only locals, but also visitors address to shamans. Usually rituals performed by shamans are closed to outsiders, but sometimes curious tourists are allowed to watch those mysterious rites. Eyewitnesses claim that healing from a painful disease often occurs almost instantaneously, once the shaman ritual was completed. Local shamans help not only in getting rid of the disease, but also in looking into the future and getting a wise advice.
Langkawi often celebrates colorful festivals, the most famous of which are sports events. So, the most popular one is Ironman Langkawi Malaysia that falls at the beginning of February. It is a 3.2 km swimming race, as well as a 42 km cycling race. Another equally significant sports festival is called the International Water Festival. The event takes place in mid-April and involves water sports competitions (rowing, swimming, beach sports). No less interesting is the regatta held in January. Yachtsmen compete in nine categories and come from all over the world to demonstrate their skills.
In April, a biennale known as the Langkawi International Festival of Art (or LIFA) is held for ten days, the venue is the Muzium Ibrahim Hussien, as well as some other cultural institutions where one can see artworks from artists, sculptors, musicians, writers and poets coming from all continents. This is one of the most essential events in the cultural life of the Malaysian city, which many craftsmen dream to attend as participants.
Langkawi has a number of excellent shopping centers where one can not only buy some new thing but also have a great rest. Langkawi Parade Megamall offers its customers a choice of more than … Open
The Langkawi Geopark Carnival that is held in June is one of those holidays, through which one can get acquainted with the many-sided Malaysian culture. The event lasts for four days, during which on the central streets of the island's cities one can see colorful costumed parades of children, musical and theatrical performances reflecting the traditions of Malaysia. A gastronomic program is also available to visitors - at this time, they can taste local dishes, thereby getting into the Malaysian spirit. Apart from that, the festival is an excellent opportunity to explore city attractions through themed tours and treasure hunting quests.
Langkawi is the largest island of the archipelago that consists of 99 units. It is located on the territory of Malaysia close to the border with Thailand not far away from Adamant Sea in the … Open