TRAVEL NEWSCALENDAR
MALAYSIA
29 JUNE - 1 JULY
FIESTA SAN PEDRO, PORTUGUESE SETTLEMENT
Malacca
The Feast day of St. Peter, the patron saint of
fishermen. The Portuguese Settlement is home
to many descendants of Portuguese fishing
families in the state. On 29 June, they celebrate
High Mass in the Settlement church in honour of
the saint when evening falls. Following the Mass,
the statue of the saint is carried in a procession
around, and the priest blesses the fishing boats.
At night, there are live band performances
and Eurasian dances on show. Some boats are
decorated for the occasion with sketches and
paintings of Biblical figurines. The blessing of
the boats indicates the fishermen’s hope for a
bountiful catch for the year ahead.
http://www.malaysia.travel/en/events/2019/6/
fiesta-san-pedro16 JUNE
DRAGON BACK RUN
Shah Alam, Selangor
Dragon Back Meru is the nickname of a 13km
long stretch of dead straight road near Puncak
Alam in Selangor. The road features a number
of challenging up and down hills for runners and
cyclists to test their stamina. Resembling the scales
on a dragon’s back, it is called Jalan Bukit Cerakah
and is one of the straightest in the region and
travels through pleasant rural scenery close to
Kuala Lumpur. Several sporting events are staged
on this road and in the surrounding area. These
include the annual Dragon Back Run which has
23 km, 15 km and 10 km races; usually starting on
Jalan Paip which is close to Jalan Bukit Cerakah.
pacerssport.com/db
12 - 14 JULY
RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sarawak Cultural Village, Sarawak
One of the largest music festivals in Malaysia,
the Rainforest World Music Festival will be held
at Sarawak Cultural Village, right under the
shadow of legendary Mt. Santubong. Among this
year’s acts are traditional Irish folk musicians,
Kila, Chilean troupe, Ballet Folcloric de Chile
Bafochi who perform Polynesian dances from
Rapa Nui, and Druk Folk Musician from Bhutan.
The local lineup will feature At Adau who will
entrance audience with their Sarawakian spirit.
Suk Binie will share the melodies from the ethnic
communities of the Bidayuh, Iban and Orang
Ulu. Check out these acts and more!
rwmf.net22 - 23 JUNE
FRASER’S HILL INTERNATIONAL BIRD RACE
Fraser’s Hill, Pahang
This annual bird-watching event attracts bird
enthusiasts from all over the world. Fraser's Hill
is often referred to as a first class bird watching
destination since this highland paradise is home
to more than 250 species of wild birds. Teams
are divided into groups to identify and record the
birds here, many of which are migratory birds
from as far as Siberia and Japan! The objectives
of the Fraser's Hill International Bird Race are to
preserve nature and simultaneously promote
Fraser's Hill as a bird sanctuary. The competition
will be divided into three distinctive categories, the
advanced category for serious and experienced
bird watchers, the novice category for hobbyists,
and local category for local residents.
http://www.pahangtourism.org.my/birding