Nanyang Wushu Golden Lion Dance Festival

4 February

A festival celebrating the traditional lion dance with performances and a competition .

World Tribal Dance & Music Festival

29 March - 1 April

This three-day festival is filled with dance, music and cultural performances from the indigenous tribal groups from all over the world.

Mukah Kaul Festival

21 - 22 April

Miri International Jazz Festival

11 - 12 May

This jazz festival features an impressive line-up of jazz musicians from all over the world.

World Harvest Festival

26 - 27 May

Showcasing local dance and ways of life, this festival presents a great opportunity to see experience the local customs of Malaysia's native tribes.

Gawai Festival

1 - 2 June

This festival is celebrated by the Dayak tribe of Sarawak to mark the end of the harvets season. Visitors are largely welcomed.

Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

16 June - 2 September

Malaysia's annual sales carnival promises plenty of bargains and special discounts on lots of items from designer wear to electrical items to lighten the hearts (and pockets) of shopaholics nationwide.

Borneo Cultural Festival

30 June - 7 July

Experience the unique cultural aspects of the various ethnic groups from around the region in this a week-long celebration of song and dance at the Sibu Town Square.

Padawan Festival

1 - 31 July

This festival features a food fair, a trade fair and nightly stage entertainment as well as plenty of competitions throughout the month.

Rainforest World Music Festival

13 - 15 July

Renowned world and indigenous musicians from all continents come together in this annual music festival.

Kuching Festival

1 - 31 August

A month-long festival aimed to promote the culture and arts of Sarawak, with activities such as exhibitions, food fairs, parades and competitions.

Kuching Street Parade

4 August

A parade of brightly-decorated floats as well as a procession of colourful lanterns in various forms and shapes take centrestage followed by inter-secondary school drama competitions.

50 Years of Nationhood Merdeka Celebrations

31 August

Malaysians from all over the country get together to celebrate this historic event commemorating the country's 50th foray into the state of independence, marked with a host of activities including parades, exhibitions and fireworks displays.

Sarawak Regatta

1 - 2 September

An annual boat-race tournament held at Kuching Waterfront.

Sarawak Inter-Culture Mooncake Festival

19 - 25 September

A mooncake festival with plenty of food, entertainment and lantern displays.

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival

2 - 29 November

The country's premier gastronomic event comes to town with some of Malaysia's finest restaurants offering special promotions and exclusive menus for almost a month.

Malaysia Year End Sale Carnival

1 December - 1 January 2008

This sale carnival is a much-awaited event for shopaholics nationwide as big-name stores offer fantastic discounts and bargains.

Nanyang Wushu Drum Festival

8 December

A celebration of the rhythmic and energetic sounds of the Chinese drums, representing the months and the seasons of a year.