Lantern Festival 2015



Lantern Festival 2015


19 Sept 2015 - Petaling Street, BB KLCC and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Lantern Festival, which is celebrated  on the 15th day of 8th month of Chinese Calendar each year also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival and Moon Cake Festival, traditionally it marked the end of the harvest season. Malaysian Chinese celebrate this festival by gathering at home with family while praying, and eating mooncakes, while children exultant with their latest designs lanterns. Shopping centres and landmarks in the city like in Petaling Street will be decorated with thousands of colourful lanterns are lit, while a range of other activities all add to the festive atmosphere.

Organizer:
Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia (MOTAC)
Tower 1, No.2, Jalan P5/6, Precint 5, 62200 Putrajaya