The main things that define Malaysian culture are food, holidays, and festivals. Malays celebrate various holidays combining different nationalities, religions, and cultural traditions. The concept of "open house" is unique in Malaysia. Its essence lies in the fact that friends, families, and even strangers visiting the homes of those who celebrate or perform rituals during various cultural, religious folk festivals such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, and Christmas. People come to enjoy the holiday prepared by their hosts and wish them well.
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The celebration of unity is held in the Batu Caves. The Hindu community joins together to celebrate the event against the backdrop of the stunning Batu Caves. This is a phenomenal opportunity to feel the atmosphere and energy of the event. Travelers will be able to learn more about Muslim traditions during Ramadan. Morning prayers in mosques are accompanied by visits to the graves of family members. Muslims spend their evenings with friends and relatives. Eating is prohibited during daylight hours. Therefore, many traditional Malay delicacies are served at these evenings. This tradition attracts travelers from other countries. The main festive events last for three days after the end of Ramadan. The celebrations continue for a month after that. Local residents decorate and light government buildings and monuments.
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Gawai Dayak is celebrated in Sarawak on June 1. This is a form of giving thanks to the gods for a good harvest. It is celebrated by the Dayak people, the Sarvak community. Houses are carefully cleaned. Relatives visit and clean the graves of their ancestors. There are parties, games, processions, accompanied by singing, dancing, and drinking rice wine from tuak. Traditionally, the youngest member of the family offers dishes specially cooked for the parents during the family dinner. Cattle are sacrificed to ensure a good harvest in the next season. Tadau Kaamatan is another harvest celebration. It is celebrated by the Sabah, Kadazan, Dusun, and Marut tribes in May.
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The Lantern & Mooncake festival or Tang Lung symbolizes a simple celebration of shared prosperity and peace. Malaysians mark the day by decorating homes with colorful lanterns and enjoying various types of Mooncakes, round pastries filled with salted egg yolk, coconut paste or sweet red bean paste. There are also lantern processions.