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Event Calendar 2024
15.-20. JANUARY 2024
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
Aimed to bring this prestigious sporting event to greater heights and continue to position Malaysia and in particular, Langkawi as an important fixture on the International Sailing Calendar, whilst simultaneously promoting sailing and boosting sports tourism in this country.
PONGAL FESTIVAL
15. – 18. January 2024
A Hindu harvest festival, Pongal is dedicated to the Hindu god of the sun, marking the end of the winter solstice. Named after the ceremonial ‘Pongal’, a traditional dish prepared from a new harvest of rice boiled in milk with raw sugar which, boiled until it overflows, the sweet dish is first offered to the gods and goddesses prior to being shared among the celebrating community. Join the celebration at Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam.
1. - 4. FEBRUARY 2024
This Sailing Championship is the largest tournament in Southeast Asia, involving events at the level of the Sea Games, the Asian Games and the Olympic Games.
Come to experience the thrilling atmosphere!
11. -12. FEBRUARY 2024
Tanjung Rhu Beach
Once a year, as the sea level plummets to a minimum, an expansive sandbar linking the Tanjung Rhu Beach with Chabang and Kelam Baya Island emerges. A unique opportunity to walk along this ephemeral pathway and explore the otherwise hidden marine environment and get up close and personal with diverse aquatic species. To experience this enchanting coastal spectacle, contact Tanjung Rhu Resort.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
10.-12. FEBRUARY 2024
Also called “Spring Festival” or “Lunar New Year” each Chinese New Year is designated as “the year of“ one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This year, the Chinese community will be welcoming the year of the Rat. Celebrated for over 1,000 years it is a significant holiday filled with temple prayers, ritual offerings, and joyful celebration with fireworks. Join the festivities at the Thean Hou Temple and when strolling around, keep your eyes open. You may stumble upon the legendary Lion Dance performance.
ROUTES ASIA 2024
27. - 29. FEBRUARY 2024
As the only route development event dedicated to Asia Pacific - an excellent platform for regional airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and aviation stakeholders to share best practices and jointly develop network strategies and share best practices.
Meet industry partners and be part of the conversations that will reshape the air services across the region.
RAMADAN BAZAAR
10 MARCH - 9. APRIL 2024
While Ramadan is known as the holy month of fasting, with Muslims abstaining from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset, it is also a time of festive food bazaars, lavish buffets, and culinary street wonders set up for the grand occasion of breaking fast in the evening.
With Ramadan Bazaars taking place all around the island, you can indulge in a tantalizing variety, visiting every day another one.
Bon Appétit!
17th ANNIVERSARY OF UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
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1. JUNE 2024
Receiving in 2007 a UNESCO GEOPARK status as the very first in the whole of Southeast Asia, Langkawi celebrates its nature and unique geological formations with a great annual event
Join the festivities an leave your mark by participating in one of the many conservation activities held on this special day!
LANGKASUKA INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL OF ART
29. SEPTEMBER - 1. OCTOBER
Aiming to celebrate the art, customs and culture of Kedah Tua, with a particular focus on the Langkasuka tradition, the folklore festival that takes place at the EAGLE SQUARE will showcase a variety of not-to-be-missed performances.
10. - 12. OCTOBER 2024
More than 2,400 athletes from all over the world will participate in a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run competition to qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua Kona, Hawaii and race among the best in the world.
Come and cheer them on as they race through tropical hilly terrain, passing traditional kampungs, mangrove clusters and rainforests before reaching the finishing line on the famous Cenang beach.
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17. NOVEMBER 2024
Combining elements of cross-country and downhill mountain biking with timed downhill stages and untimed uphill or transfer stages, the Langkawi Geopark Enduro Challenge with its stunning landscapes and diverse terrain is sure to test the participants' technical skills, and endurance while offering picturesque vistas.
31. OCTOBER 2024
Deepavali or Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals for Langkawi's Hindu community,
Join the festivities that symbolize the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
18. NOVEMBER 2024
A captivating performance conveying in a contemporary blend of musical theatre and storytelling the legend of Mahsuri:
Accused of adultery, the beautiful maiden Mahsuri pleaded her innocence, but no one believed her. Sentenced to death, she was stabbed with a ceremonial keris. With white blood flowing from the wound, signifying her innocence, Mahsuri cursed the island, afflicting Langkawi with bad luck for seven generations.
Langkawi indeed experienced a long period of tribulations from a Siamese invasion to a series of droughts and floods - emerging as a thriving travel destination only seven generations later.
1. JANUARY 2025
Enjoy the festive atmosphere across the island and welcome with a glass of chilled champagne and spectacular fireworks the long-awaited brand new year
If you are not spending this special evening on the island, we wish you a wonderful celebration with your family and friends, back home and happy holiday planning !!