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Mooncake Festival – Malaysia

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The mooncake festival otherwise known as the Mid-Autumn festival is a traditional harvest festival celebrated during a full moon on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar falling during September or early October. Find a serviced apartment in Kuala Lumpur in order to witness all the festivities that take place during this time of the year and to fully soak in the atmosphere. A recommended Kuala Lumpur service apartment located within the vicinity would be the Marc Service Suites Kuala Lumpur from which the visitors can bear witness to the many festivities that take place during this time. The Mooncake Festival is essentially a festival of unity and togetherness of the family. Originating from the ancient ceremony of sacrificing tokens of gratitude to the Moon Goddess for the year’s end harvest, the most remarkable offering made during this time are the mooncakes from which the festival itself derives its name. While the main focus of the festival lies on moon worship, one can see the lighting of multicoloured lanterns during this time while dances and praying 

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.

Malaysia National Day – A day for patriotism

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Known among locals as Hari Merdeka, Malaysia celebrates its independence from the British colonial rule on August 31 each year. A time for great celebration and festivities, Kuala Lumpur serviced apartments would perhaps be the best place to be at the time of this joyful occasion.  Ascott Kuala Lumpur is a short stay apartment in Kuala Lumpur that is preferred by many who grace this city with the aim of experiencing this culture saturated hub. It was after a ferocious struggle that Malaysia gained its much coveted independence and therefore, the value and the pride of it is still very much felt by the nationals. On this joyous day celebrated as a National Holiday by the entire nation, the Malaysian flag, known as Jalur Germilang, is seen to ripple and swell in pride in air from every government building in Kuala Lumpur. Public performances and parades headed by the presiding leader of the country can be witnessed during this time while the streets are generously decorated with decorative Malaysian flags as well as multicoloured fairy lights, giving the entire town a festive glow.

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered. Google+

Chinese Valentine’s Day – A day dedicated to romance

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Falling on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, the Chinese Valentine’s Day is steeped in folklore and legends. As per legend, this is the only day that the Weaving Maid, the 7th daughter of the Emperor of the Heaven (Star Vega) meets the orphaned cowherd that she fell in love with(constellation Aquila). The festival takes place with much celebration and the best way to fully experience the festival is by seeking appropriate Beijing accommodation. Ascott Beijing is a highly preferred luxury apartment in Beijing by many who have wandered this way with the aim of witnessing the fascinating array of festivals that it celebrates on a frequent basis. Also known as the Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, the Chinese Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love. While bouquets of flowers, candies and hearts still flutter about the place, colourful shrines are put up along with fruits and flowers as tribute to Niu Lang and Zhi Nu, the lovers separated by the Emperor of Heaven. Young girls display their needle work while burning incense and making offerings to the night sky.