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Melaka Historic
City Celebration
- This is an annual event to
commemorate the Declaration of Melaka as the Historic City of
Malaysia which falls on 15th Apirl. The grand launch of this
celebration is followed by a parade of brightly lighted and
colourful floats. Accompanying the the float is a colourful
procession consisting of cultural troupes representing the various
commuities in Malaysia, decorated trishaws and bullock carts and
music bands.
Melaka Tourism
Week.
- A weeklong celebration held in the final week
of Melaka. Local hotels offer a tempting variety of dishes during
this occasion.
Melaka Historic City Marathon
- An
international marathon for both locals and foreigners held in the
month of June. The route takes in Melaka's many tourist attractions
and historical sites.
Feast of San
Pedro
- This festival is held at the Portuguese
settlement towards the end of June. The festival is celebrated to
commemorate the birthday of St. Peter, the patron saint of
fisherment, Special prayers and a fiesta are held to thank the saint
for protecting the Portuguese fishing community.
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