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Thousands of Hindu devotees throng Batu Caves to pay homage to Lord Subramaniam during Thaipusam. Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia photo, courtesy Tourism Malaysia

Thaipusam at Batu Caves

Jan 2010 (annual)

More than a million devotees process to the Batu Caves, a spectacular holy temple outside Kuala Lumpur, to celebrate the annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam. The event marks Lord Murugan's…

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Fireworks. Photo by Barbara Realini, © whatsonwhen

Federal Territory Day

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya celebrate Federal Territory Day with parades, firework displays, exhibitions and cultural shows.

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Colours of Malaysia

Mar 2010 (annual)

Citrawarna (Colours of Malaysia) celebrates the country's unique spectrum of cultures throughout March. In 2009, the main launch takes place at Kuala Lumpur's Dataran Merdeka. Expect…

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KL Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

The KL Festival is a whole month of Malaysian culture and heritage. Around 50 performances, visual arts, traditional games, and language and literature events entertain locals and tourists all…

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Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. © Tourism Malaysia

Batu Caves

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These sacred limestone caves in Selangor are around 400 million years old and represent the most important Hindu shrines outside of India. As the focus of the Thaipusam Festival, millions of…

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Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Mat le Pirate

Islamic Arts Museum

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The Islamic Arts Museum in the Lake Gardens boasts an exquisite collection of over 7000 ceramics, glasswork, woodwork, weaponry and textiles, housed in a magnificent five-domed building.…


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Thaipusam at Batu Caves

Batu Caves

Jan 2010 (annual)

Federal Territory Day

Kuala Lumpur

Feb 2010 (annual)

Colours of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Mar 2010 (annual)