Deepavali (also known as 'Diwali' or the 'Festival of Light') is the most important Hindu festival of the year. It celebrates the victory of the powers of light over darkness, and is embraced by the large Indian community in Malaysia as a time of year to visit family and eat good food. The Little India area of Kuala Lumpur is the place to go to sample the atmosphere, as you might expect, and it is located just outside Central Station in KL. There is a large bazaar which is generally held in Brickfields, although this year it relocated to Masjid India. This was because local shop-owners had complained about losing business, due to stall-holders setting up outside their stores. Which is understandable. Either way, you can experience the noise and colour by wandering about either location in the run-up to the Festival. A lot of clothes shopping gets done in the run up to Deepavali too, as tradition states that new clothes should be worn on the day of the feast.
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Sunday, 3 November 2013
Deepavali (Diwali) in Malaysia
Deepavali (also known as 'Diwali' or the 'Festival of Light') is the most important Hindu festival of the year. It celebrates the victory of the powers of light over darkness, and is embraced by the large Indian community in Malaysia as a time of year to visit family and eat good food. The Little India area of Kuala Lumpur is the place to go to sample the atmosphere, as you might expect, and it is located just outside Central Station in KL. There is a large bazaar which is generally held in Brickfields, although this year it relocated to Masjid India. This was because local shop-owners had complained about losing business, due to stall-holders setting up outside their stores. Which is understandable. Either way, you can experience the noise and colour by wandering about either location in the run-up to the Festival. A lot of clothes shopping gets done in the run up to Deepavali too, as tradition states that new clothes should be worn on the day of the feast.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Kuala Lumpur Top Ten Attractions
These iconic towers dominate the KL skyline, travel up to the walkway for fantastic views of the city
2. Batu Caves
This place of pilgrimage outside the city is guarded by enormous statues of Hindu Gods and squadrons of fearless monkeys
3. Chinatown/Petaling Street
All the hustle and bustle of the Chinese market. Especially worth visiting at night, grab a table and a bottle of Tiger and watch the world go by
4. Menara KL Tower
Kuala Lumpurs original super-structure. Zoom up to the observation deck for a stunning view of the city
5. Central Market
All your souvenir hunting can be taken care of in this art deco market. Not the cheapest market around, but still worth visiting.
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