Melaka 2009 Events and Schedule

Get a sneak preview of Melaka 2009 events so that you can join the fun.

Below are the lists of the main tourist events scheduled by Melaka Tourism Action Council for the year 2009. Do enjoy yourself while in Melaka.....

Melaka Light Up Celebrations

10 January – 10 March 2009

Venue: Jonker Walk

Highlights: In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration in mid February 2009, be mesmerized by the colourful lights and lanterns lighted up along Jonker Street. Cultural shows and performances are scheduled at the main stage during this Melaka events.

Lantern and Lights Decoration at Melaka River

23 Jan – 22 March 2009

Venue: Dataran Sungai Melaka (Behind Maritime Museum Complex; Flor de la Mar)

Highlights: Colouful lights and miniature Melaka landmarks made from lanterns are on display. It’s a great family getaway for a stroll after a heavy dinner! The all time favorite for kids will be the Red Dragon, Rumah Melaka and Trishaw.

Melaka Ethnic Group Cultural Performance & Traditional Cuisines.

14-17 March 2009

Venue: Along Jalan Kota (The People’s Museum & Beauty Museum)

Highlights: Come and watch the traditional culture of Baby Full Moon Celebrations from each ethnic group in Melaka. (On the 12th March starting at 11.00 a.m to 1.00p.m). Cultural performances will be on the Friday 13th March starting from 3.00 p.m to 5.00p.m. You can even enjoy, watch, sample and buy delicious ethic group food at the exhibition stalls.

Raptor Watch Week 2009

14 – 15 March 2009

Venue: Tanjung Tuan

Highlights: Come and join the fun watching birds in a serene and tranquil surrounding of Tanjung Tuan. Visit Peninsular Malaysia’s last remaining coastal forest on the west cost. Walk through the mangrove forest to the top of Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve to view the marine sanctuary. (Coral reef)

12th Gendang Nusantara

8 – 16 April 2009

Venue: Dataran Bandaraya MBMB, Dataran Pahlawan and Mahkota Parade

Highlights: A cultural event showcasing a variety of percussion and drum music from all over the world. Aside from that, there will be ethnic dance performances accompanied by uncommon music.

Sri Muthu Mariamman Festivals. (Pesta Datuk Chachar)

24 April 2009 - 3 May 2009

Venue: Kampung Budaya Chetti Melaka, Jalan Gajah Berang, Melaka

Highlights: Pesta Datuk Chachar (Mariamman festival) is one of the festivals celebrated elaborately by the Chitty community in Melaka. Come and join this week long celebration and don’t miss the peak of this festival on the 3rd May 2009; the procession where many devotees carry colouful kavadies. Here I share about this scary festival.

Wesak Day Celebrations 2009

8 – 9 May 2009

Venue: Wisma Seck Kia Eenh at Gajah Berang Street

Highlights: This annual event is held in conjunction with Wesak Day celebrations. There will be a parade of colourfully decorated floats from Buddhist society in Melaka through the street starting from Gajah Berang Street. Click here to read about Wesak Day Celebration

Melaka Tourism Street Carnival 2009

24 – 31 May 2009

Venue: Hang Tuah Mall

Highlights: Tourists who visit Melaka will be entertained with numerous activities and events. C’mon and join the celebrations in Melaka!

Melaka River Festival 2009

31 May – 8 June 2009

Venue: Melaka River

Highlights: Not to miss the traditional wedding ceremony demonstrations from 3.30p.m to 5.00p.m, multi ethnic group performance from 8.30p.m to 11.00p.m. This is a week long celebration. The Launching ceremony will be on the 7th July 2009.

Melaka World Heritage Site 1st Anniversary Celebration

6th – 12th July 2009

Venue: Independence Memorial, Banda Hilir, Melaka.

Heritage Run 2009

7 July 2009

Venue: Banda Hilir

Highlights: The charm of Melaka is not only found in the designated tourist attractions but also the attractions along its narrow streets, lined with shops and pre-war houses which have stood there for centuries. Acquaint yourself with the Old Melaka either by participating in the walking or running itinery.