Saturday 14 June 2014

LANGKAWI FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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Langkawi is a statuesque island of grace and beauty, however that does not mean she does not know how to let loose and live it up. Malaysia celebrates a number of annual religious festivals, so penciled into Langkawi’s social calendar is an array of prominent cultural festivals. The standard Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas celebrations are celebrated with pomp and circumstance but the island also commemorates a number of minor religious festivals. In addition to that Langkawi hosts some interesting, home-grown sporting events including the Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace (LIMA) , Iron Man Langkawi, Le Tour De Langkawi, Festival Kraf Langkawi and even the quirky Fire Extinguishing Competition.

1.     IRONMAN LANGKAWI MALAYSIA


The iconic IRONMAN® brand and event series is the largest participation sports platform in the world. Since the inception of IRONMAN® in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines at the world’s most challenging endurance races. Now it’s in Langkawi.


2.   LANGKAWI INTENATIONAL MARITIME AND AEROSPACE (LIMA)


The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition is the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific growth markets from the defence, enforcement, civil and commercial sectors. For nearly 25 years. LIMA has been serving exhibitor needs by assembling key decision makers and specifiers from across the region for this biennial 5 day event


3.   LE TOUR DE LANGKAWI


Cast into epic battles from the start, another world-class peloton is expected for the 19th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) will be kept on their toes from start to finish. Set to cover a total distance of 1,506.5km over 10 stages, the UCI 2.HC (hors category) race featuring again as one of the biggest events on the UCI Asia Tour calendar, will also bring viewers through a myriad of breathtaking sceneries on offer in Peninsula Malaysia.


4.   FESTIVAL KRAF LANGKAWI


Various activities are held each year campaign to attract visitors come to Langkawi Craft Complex and buy handicrafts made in Malaysia. In addition, it can nurture and cultivate the attitude of loving art craft heritage of Malaysia.

                                                     
5.   NAMINARA KOREA @ NATURALLY LANGKAWI


Smart partnership programme between two islands to promote tourism through culture exchange. This is 2nd edition of the programme consist cultures, arts, foods, and tourism.


6.   LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL REGATTA PERDANA


Sailors will compete in challenging categories which include Optimist, Lager Full Rig, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Int 420 & Wind Surfing, Byte and Big Techno.


7.   LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL LAKSA CARNIVAL (LILAC)


Sample the traditional rice-noodle delicacy, savoring the distinctive flavors typical for various regions of Malaysia. Spiced-up with secret ingredients, no dish tastes as the other. Get great recipes from local and international Laksa Masters, join a Video & Photo Laksa contest, or have fun when participating in the Laksa Eating Competition. There are also Chefs from Vietnam, Philippine, Indonesia, Thailand and Korea to serve their delicious foods.









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