Chinese New Year marks the first day of the first new moon, and is celebrated all over Malaysia. Most of the larger towns and cities organise performances, firework displays and traditional lion and dragon dances. Most people choose to celebrate the new year with family and friends, and children often receive small gifts of money from their relatives.

A day for sweethearts to express their feeling toward one another with cards, chocolate, flowers, gifts or a simple “I love you”.

Penang International Dragon Boat Festival: large crowds gather to watch this spectacular boat festival on the waters surrounding Penang. Teams of 20 rowers power the 30ft-long dragon boats through the water, accompanied by the rhythmic beat of drummers.