DIPLOMA IN TOURISM

TOURISM ATTRACTION DESTINATION

PERLIS INDERA KAYANGAN

PREPARED BY

NIK ZUL FAHMI BIN NIK ISMAIL PTM 101200383 AH 101/S2

AIKAL LIYANI BINTI MOHD RASDI

21ST APRIL 2011

INTRODUCTION

Malaysia is a veritable land of festivals and celebrations. The major festivals of its multi-racial communities are celebrated to mark important events or days in their religious calendars. Most of them are colourful occasions when centuries -old customs and traditions are still observed. Prior to major festivals, there is usually a feverish burst of activity as people from the urban centres make the annual exodus to their hometowns while in individual homes earnest preparations are made in anticipation of the auspicious day. Getting the house in order with extensive spring cleaning and decorations, shopping for new clothes, festival delicacies and stocking ample food is the norm. The holding of 'open house' by the different communities during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavah, Christmas, Gawai and Ka'amatan festivals is a heart -warning feature unique to Malaysian society. Such gatherings foster goodwill and provide the opportunity to renew social ties in a convivial atmosphere with the ho sts usually feting their guests to a generous spread of food and drinks.

There are many other exciting international, national and state events that take place throughout the year around the country. Some have become regular tourist attractions. Tourism Malaysia publishes an annual Calendar of Events which provides a listing of the most important events held throughout the country.

EID (AIDIL FITRI)

Eid is celebrated by Muslims in Malaysia after the holy month of Ramadhan when Muslims observe daily fasting during the day and perform additional special Tarawih prayers at night. On the 27th day of Ramadhan, a night called Tujuh Likur, many Muslims light up lanterns or oil lamps in front of their homes. A mandatory alms giving must be performed before the end of Ramadhan and the celebration of Eid . Muslims starts the day by congregating in the mosques early in the morning to perform Hari Raya prayers followed by visits to the graves of the departed. Eid is celebrated modestly and with gratitude. Muslims meet family members, relatives and friends and ask for forgiveness for past altercations and to strengthen personal ties. The custom of holding a feast for family, relatives and friends is called open house and is usua lly done in the month after Ramadhan, Syawal. The celebration lasts for a month which the celebration is concentrated in the first three days.

The "baju melayu" is a malay traditional costume worn by men in Malaysia on hari raya.. Clothing is equipped with a cap and embroidered on the waist circumference... As for women, they worn "Baju kurung and "Baju Kebaya as costumes for Hari Raya.

TRADITIONAL FOOD COMMONLY SERVED ON EID

 ketupat  rendang  satay  nasi dagang  lontong  Kuah Lodeh

WESAK
Celebrated around May by Buddhists which marks three momentous events in Buddha's life - his birthday, enlightenment, and achievement of Nirvana. As the most important figure in Buddhism his life is celebrated and revered. The celebration begins at dawn when devotees gathering at the temples to meditate on the Eight Precepts. The 'Bathing the Buddha' ceremony is often part of Wesak celebrations. Water is poured over the shoulders of the Buddha and serves as a reminder to purify the mind from evil. Donations, giving food to the needy, offerings of incense, joss sticks releasing of pigeons, ordination of monks and the offering of flowers normally takes place in temples. Chanting and praying are an important part of the Wesak celebration. At night, processions of floats parade the streets, with devotees carrying candles.

DEEPAVALI

Commonly known to Hindus as the Festival of Lights, Deepavali is celebrated during the 7th month of the Hindu calendar. Deepavali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, when Lord Krishna defeated Narkansura. Oil baths are taken in the morning, before donning new clothes and paying a visit to the temple. Homes are lit with oil lamps, called vikku, signifying victory over darkness. This is believed to invite Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth who will not enter an unlit house. As with all open houses in Malaysia, friends join in the celebrations by visiting the homes of Hindu friends and relatives to extend good wishes and to partake in the feasting and jollity.

Costumes which commonly worn by Indians during Deepavali are Saree and Dhoti. Sarees worn by the women while Dhoti is for men.

TRADITIONAL FOOD COMMONLY SERVED ON DEEPAVALI

 Badam Phirni  Gulab Jamun  Peda  Besan Ke Ladoo  Jalebi  Rasmalai  Channar Payesh

THAIPUSAM

Celebrated throughout Malaysia by Hindus on the tenth month of the Hindu calendar. Thaipusam is a day for penance and atonement among the Hindu community. Thaipusam an extraordinary festival, is a time for Hindu devotees to fulfil a vow they have made to the Lord Muruga, also known as Lord Subramaniam. The displays of devotion are varied, but the most devout prepare themselves for weeks, purifying themselves by fasting and celibacy. In a state of religious ecstasy thousands of devotees carrying body piercing kavadis - a frame decorated with colored papers, tinsels, fresh flowers, and fruits as a f orm of penance, makes this a once in lifetime experience. They move through the town up the hill to the Batu Caves with the kadavis tearing at their flesh, but without appearing to feel any pain. Kuala Lumpur is probably the best place to enjoy this colour ful and fascinating festival as this is where Lord Muruga's jeweled chariot is led through the streets of the city, culminating at the Batu Caves in Selangor.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

Celebrated over a periods of 15 days, beginning from the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, this is the most important annual festival for the Chinese community. Legend has it, Buddha invited all animals to his kingdom but only 12 attended. With that , Buddha dedicated a year to each animal. Each year is named after one of the 12 animals according to the Chinese Zodiac. Chinese New Year is celebrated with abundance of delicacies , family gatherings, & the lighting of fire crackers at midnight. Ang Pows or red packets of money are given to the young and unmarried while the symbol of prosperity, the mandarin orange, is liberally consumed. It is the time when offerings are made to appease the spirits and gods. Houses are cleaned and decorated to prepar e for the big day. New clothes are bought and worn. The colour red is vividly displayed in many homes for 'prosperity' and 'luck'. The traditional dragon and lion dances herald in the new year, amidst banging gongs and drums. Penang is the place to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Application of the preferred color red is often used during Chinese New Year because red is believed to frighten evil spirits and bad luck. Additionally, those who wear new clothes from head to toe in turn symbolizes a new beginning in the new year.

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