What's On In Langkawi On 2011
What's On In Langkawi On 2011
What's On In Langkawi On 2011
Langkawi is not only gifted with varied hues, the isle is also home to an extensive range of festivals and happenings held all through the year. It has on its salver a whole range of cultural festivals and major sporting activities that adds an essence to the place and makes it livelier.
Nestled in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi hosts both the National and International Water festival where visitors are treated to some very thrilling water games. Also the Sukma pre-sailing and sailing competition is another landmark event, which takes place around the month of May every year. This competition is an extremely sociable competition and involvement and approvals from localites and tourists' are expected. This is conducted more for its entertainment value.
Another event, the Wilderness Langkawi Challenge is an assortment of three exhausting games of cycling, running and kayaking. This contest is truly exhilarating and the participants should be thoroughly equipped with endurance in order to take part in it.
The Pelangi Cup International Golf Open Championships and the inimitable Fire Extinguishing Competitions are real value adds.
Fire Extinguishing competition. This contest is held in agreement with the Langkawi Fire Department and the Langkawi Tourism Safety Association Council. The contest is held with help from the firemen and these firemen also give out safety tips and recount some anecdotes about their experiences with Fire accidents.
Every year, there is an impressive Crafts Festival held at the Langkawi Craft Complex in Kedah. This institute was set up in order to encourage, display and showcase the rich, unusual and beautiful handcrafted items made by the native craftsmen.
When visiting the Craft fte, the whole scene would overpower the visitor. The finery, the magnificence, the indulgence of colours, items, booths and everything would create a sense of mesmerism. Malaysian traditions are mirrored in all the craft items displayed. The batik, ikkat, hand-woven silk cloth, woodcarvings, beadwork, Iban textiles, baskets, mats pottery and many mementos and souvenirs are on display in the festival. Tourists' can buy anything here as all shopping In Langkawi is duty free.
The Langkawi International Water Festival held at Cenang Beach, Kedah is conceivably the leading happenings in the island. This is a yearly occasion featuring a big show of water sports. The show includes the Island-to-Island Kayak Race, Underwater Treasure Hunt, Tug of War, Beach Netball, Building a Sandcastle Competition, Fishing Competition, Cooking Competition etc. This is jointly run by the Langkawi Tourism Action Council and the Langkawi Ministry of Tourism. Also, in connection to this there is an exhibition about water related activities and some innovations developed by localites or companies. This is held at Telega Harbour Park at Pontai Kok. A lot of tourists turn up to view this festival and participate in it.
The Langkawi Water Festival of Kedah is held in April on the relaxing Cenang beaches. There is an array of activities like water sports, fun sports, extreme sports etc. The extensive range of events includes water sports, extreme sports and other fun games. Kayaking is one of the main sports of this event. A lot of tourists' turn up to watch this event.
The Sukma Sailing festival is held in May. Sukma' in Malaya means Games'. An audition version, the pre-Sukma competition is held to decide who is qualified to take part in the main contest. This takes place at the Langkawi National Sailboat Centre with help from the Kedah Sailboat association and the Sports council.
Golfing is another famous sport played on the island. The Pelangi Cup International Golf Open Championship takes place in June at Gunung Raya. Participants from around the world take part in this prestigious event. The Langkawi Golf Club and The Golf Club, Datai bay are golf grounds that tourists can visit.
The Wilderness Langkawi Challenge held in July is a competition that tests a person's fortitude. The event is a race which includes kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, running, and other activities occurring for more than three hours.
Apart from this, the Chinese New Year, the Malaysian festival, Hari Raya Id-ul-Fitr are some of other festivals celebrated with penchant.
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