Colours of Malaysia 2008

Date : 24 May 2008 - 20 June 2008
Venue:Dataran Perdana, Putrajaya

Phone: +6 03 2696 3171/ 26937111

Fax: +6 03 2696 3142 / 603 2691 3358

Email: event_kpl@motour.gov.my

Website: http://www.coloursofmalaysia.com.my/
Organiser:Ministry of Tourism Malaysia

Website: http://www.motour.gov.my/

On 24th May 2008 at the Putrajaya's Palace of Justice, Malaysia celebrates its 10th anniversary of ‘Colours of Malaysia’ or Citrawarna with an explosive night of fun, flair and flavours. Creative lightshows and dazzling displays of fireworks dapple the vast canvas of the evening sky as a host of dancers parade the length of Persiaran Perdana at Putrajaya promoting their ethnicity, culture and traditions proudly.

Thousands of performers from far swung corners of Malaysia will be displaying the uniqueness of their cultures, traditions and arts in the form of dance and music. The nation’s people celebrate with vigour and unity.

This spellbinding show will keep everyone entranced and wonting for more and you are invited to be part of our celebrations on the street. The show begins as the evening sun melts into the horizon, providing a cool respite from the day’s heat. Pre-show will commence at 5.00pm while the main event will take centre stage at 8.30pm and Post-show will start from 10.30pm onwards.

The celebration of colours will be further enriched with a month long celebration of flavours. Flavours of Malaysia or Citrarasa will be held from 6th June till 8th June at the Titiwangsa Lake Garden in Kuala Lumpur, and will then be celebrated across the nation. The closing event will take place on 20 June 2008 in Miri, Sarawak.

Citrarasa aims to introduce a wide variety of delicious authentic local cuisine and selection of exotic fruits from the different states of Malaysia. A mélange of flavours tossed into unique selections of dishes specific to the people and locale demonstrates Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity.

There will be various food promotions and demonstrations at hotels, shopping malls and tourists’ destinations nationwide. Various activities like cooking competitions and demonstrations as well as live performances have been lined up to add spice to the festivities.

Royal Langkawi International Regatta

Date: 05 January - 11 January 2008
Venue: Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi
Phone : +60 4 966 4078
Fax : +60 4 966 5078
Email :office(at)langkawiregatta.com
Website: http://www.langkawiregatta.com/

The 2008 Regatta was a scenic painting; the year's installment saw our renowned sailors battling, and taming, the force of Mother Nature's wind and waves, as they competed against each for the finishing line. And there was much to say about it just as well, with regards to the passion, daringness, courage, strength, and most importantly, team spirit, displayed by each individual.

Eye on Malaysia

Date : 1 January 2008 - 31 August 2008
Venue:Kuala Lumpur
Phone : 603 2166 1106
Fax : 603 2166 1101
Website: http://www.eyeonmalaysia.com.my/

See Kuala Lumpur as never before…!

As Malaysia celebrates its 50th year of nationhood, we are proud to welcome the world to join the jubilee! An integral part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 celebrations, “Eye on Malaysia” brings a
new perspective to the dynamic city of Kuala Lumpur.

Soaring to giddy heights 60 metres above the tropical waters of Lake Titiwangsa,
“Eye on Malaysia” is the largest portable wheel in the world, and the first overhanging a lake.

The “Eye on Malaysia” provides stunning views across Lake Titiwangsa, all the way to the world renowned Petronas Towers and KL Tower.This astounding viewing wheel consists of 42 fully air-conditioned gondolas, 39 of which have the capacity to carry a cosy eight passengers per 12-minute ride.