Perak in Malaysia hosts a number of cultural events and festivals all through the year. These festivals give one an idea about the rich cultural background of Malaysia and also serve as major crowd pullers.
The festivals in Perak are held with great pomp and gaiety and are extremely colorful. A large number of parades, fireworks display, musical shows, dance performances and a host of other fun filled activities are held in these festivals.
One of the most popular festivals held in Perak is the Perak River Safari or the Malaysia Water Festival. It is a sort of water carnival where a large number of water based activities are held. Tourists and participants take part in a number of water sports competitions in this festival. Some of the common events that are held in this festival include jet skiing and powerboat competitions, volleyball, beach football, tug-of-war, beach games and a host of other games and activities.
Another extremely important festival is the National Day celebrations held on the 31st of August every year. It was on this day that the country got its independence. A large number of parades, shows and cultural performances are held on this day. The streets and roads are illuminated with bright and colorful lights on this grand day.
The Taiping Lantern Festival is another famous festival in Perak. A large number of colorful lanterns are displayed inn this festivals. People also buy lanterns from here in order to adorn their house. One can find lanterns of different shapes, sizes, colors and make ion this festival. The Malaya Fest is also another festival of Perak. All the major hotels and restaurants of the state come here to display the culture, cuisine and handicrafts of the state.
Other popular festivals, carnivals, and events that are held in Perak include Ipoh Run, Temenggor Fishing Contest, Bukit Merah Laketown Fishing Regatta, Perak Culture Convention and Perak Shopping Carnival.
Apart from this other festivals held over here includes Deepavali or 'Festival of Lights'. Hindu homes are illuminated with bright lights in this festival to mark the victory of good over evil. Christmas is also celebrated in Perak with great fanfare. Prayers are held in churches on Christmas eve, carols are sung and people have a great time partying and meeting their friends and relatives. The Chinese New Year celebrations are also held in Perak with fun and gaiety. People send gifts to one another house and visit their relatives. The lion dance is the biggest attraction of these celebrations.
Festivals in Perak give one a complete picture of the Malaysia's multi-ethnicity and cultural diversity.
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