Celebration Celebrated In Malacca

Deepawali will be the sweetest festival of all as other than the “normal cookies“, some really sweet traditional cakes and cookies are served. For Curry Deval and the local Portuguese Cuisine the Malaccan's serve it during Christmas celebration.

The people of Melaka celebrate “Melaka Historic Day“ which is on 15th April and “The Malacca
Governor’s Birthday“ yearly.
There's also the celebration of "Melaka as World Heritage Site" on 7th July. This celebration will be a week long celebration with interesting cultural performances.

Religious celebrations like the Birthday of Prophet Mohammad and Hari Raya Korban are greeted and celebrated by the Muslims whereas “Good Friday“ or “Easter“ is celebrated by the Christians.
Each year, thousands converge and throng at St. Peter’s Church in Melaka. They come from all over the country, as far as Singapore, Australia and even U.K.

The Buddhist will celebrate “Wesak Day“ to mark the day Lord Buddha achieved his enlightenment. Chanting and floating parades with the respective temples deities will be organized by “Sek Kheh Eenh Buddhist Temple“ in Gajah Berang every year.

The Indian community usher “Thaipusam“ by offering prayers to Lord Murugan. Later, “Lord Murugan“ statue is placed on a chariot and pulled by a pair of bulls.
Accompanied by the devotees, they will head to Sri Subramaniar Temple at Batu Berendam. Another festival celebrated by the Indian community is Pesta Datuk Chachar.

For more than four centuries, “The San Pedro Festival“ is celebrated by the Portuguese at the Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir.
It is to honour the patron Saint of fisherman, St. Peter and to seek blessing for the fisherman and their boats so that they will be able to get good fortune.