4 February 2025 (Tuesday) Chinese New Year Day 7 正月初七 (7:00pm) “The Evening of Longevity” Dinner by Sin Chew Daily 星洲日报《松鹤之夜》晚宴; 5 February 2025 (Wednesday) Chinese New Year Day 8 正月初八 (8:00pm) Spring Festival Concert 新春演唱会; 6 February 2025 (Thursday) Chinese New Year Day 9 正月初九 The 2025 Chinese New Year will be the first following the festival's inscription on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This year, the "Happy Chinese New Year" event will feature nearly 500 diverse performances and exhibitions across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addresses the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Jan. 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations worldwide, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have been held annually for 25 consecutive years. Chinese New Year 2025 is fast approaching, and Malaysia is ready to embrace the celebrations with plenty of excitement. From preparing mouthwatering feasts that bring the whole family together to giving our homes a thorough clean for that extra touch of good fortune, we’re gearing up for a memorable start to the year. Look at the Malaysia Events 2025 that you can participate wherever you are in Malaysia. Events such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas celebration are open to the public to join. JANUARY MALAYSIA EVENTS 2025. 1 Jan 2025 : KL New Year Run. Join the KL New Year Run 2025 that starts at Dataran Merdeka over a distance of 5km or Tourism Malaysia 17th Floor, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Phone: +603-2615 8188 Fax: +603-2693 5884 / 2693 0207 Tourism Infoline: Chinese New Year Mall Events And Activities In Kuala Lumpur 2025 Shop in style at 1 Utama's "Lunar Harmony" from January 3 to February 3, 2025. Step into a stunning traditional Chinese garden at the Radiant Imperial Pavilion, where shimmering lotus ponds, koi fish, and dragonflies create a serene atmosphere. The "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations worldwide, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have been held annually for 25 consecutive years. The year 2025 will mark the first Chinese New Year following the festival's successful inscription on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There are two main temples worth a visit during Chinese New Year. The first is Thean Hou Temple situated on Lorong Bellamy on top of Robson Heights. Every year the beautiful temple is decked out in literally thousands of red lanterns and visitors can enjoy free performances such as lion dance, cultural festivals and religious ceremonies. Pavilion Bukit Jalil is welcoming the Year of the Snake with its festive Prosssperity. Together. celebration from now until 16 February 2025. The mall has transformed into a vibrant celebration, seamlessly blending traditional Chinese New Year customs with spectacular cultural showcases, immersive decorations, and exclusive festive rewards, all set to create unforgettable moments for families Chinese New Year is the most important celebration for Chinese people all over the world. Also known as the Lunar New Year as it is based on the lunar calendar as opposed to the Gregorian calendar, Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon, 15 days later, with the celebration of the Lantern Festival (or Chap Goh Mei). Find tickets & information for CHINESE NEW YEAR BAZAAR 2025. happening at Jalan Stutong Baru, 93350 Kuching, Malaysia, Kuching, SK on Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am MYT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. In addition to China, Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries with significant Chinese populations, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Major cities like New York, London, Sydney, and San Francisco host parades and cultural events to mark the occasion. The 5 best 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year events to celebrate the Year of the Snake (that aren’t in Chinatown) Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as in many diaspora The 2025 event is officially named the 2025 “Happy Chinese New Year in Finland”Folk Fair and Asian Cultural Festival. This event is organized by Finland's largest local Chinese community—the Chinese Finnish Friendship Association (CFFA) in collaboration with various other Chinese communities and is endorsed by the embassies of China and Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Ipoh, Malaysia with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Ipoh, Malaysia there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia. 1,200 drones perform for the 2025 “Happy Chinese New Year” global launching ceremony and gala on Jan. 25, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo:China News Service/Chen Yue) The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year: 2025-01-30: Thu: Chinese New Year: 2025-03-17: Mon: Day of Nuzul Al-Quran: Malaysia Public Holidays 2025 New Year's Day (Hari Tahun Baru The Malaysia
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