![Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712809189_EidalFitrprayers.jpg)
Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day
After six months of war, their focus is on surviving Israeli air strikes, shelling, a ground offensive and a humanitarian crisis.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Agong, Permaisuri convey Chithirai and Vaisakhi greetings Agong, Permaisuri convey Chithirai and Vaisakhi greetings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681440219_vaisakhi.jpg)
Agong, Permaisuri convey Chithirai and Vaisakhi greetings
Their Majesties hope that the festivals would bring peace, happiness and well-being to all the Tamil and Sikh communities in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![Open house strengthens spirit of goodwill - Abdul Taib Open house strengthens spirit of goodwill - Abdul Taib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674286642_TBTARIANSINGA.jpg)
Open house strengthens spirit of goodwill - Abdul Taib
The culture of holding open houses during major festivals can further strengthen the spirit of goodwill and cooperation among the people in Sarawak.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667119497_stampede.jpg)
Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede
Most Halloween festivals, events and parades, as well as shows by K-pop stars have been cancelled as the country mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in an overnight stampede.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Let’s Talk: GTLF (Part 2) - Muara & It’s Confluence
Like many festivals around the world, the Covid19 pandemic had an impact on large gatherings of people & international travel. But cultural exchanges can still occur between the covers of a book. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Pauline Fan, Director of the George Town Lit Festival & Hafiz Hamzah, editor of the literary magazine, Svara.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![All set for grand Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu celebrations after two years All set for grand Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu celebrations after two years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618308159_TamilNewYearVish.jpg)
All set for grand Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu celebrations after two years
The Tamil, Sikh and Malayalee communities in Malaysia are all set to usher in their respective major festivals grandly tomorrow and Friday.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Let's Talk: Art Macao - Looking to the Horizon
Art festivals abound and to stand above the rest, something special has to go into the mix. Dancer Suhaili Micheline joins Sharaad Kuttan as they share encounters at Art Macao.
Tue Mar 15 2022
![The top-earning musician for 2021 is... The top-earning musician for 2021 is...](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41485156145_BruceSpringsteen.jpg)
The top-earning musician for 2021 is...
With concerts and festivals continuing to be cancelled in the second year of the pandemic, 2021 meant a loss of income for many musicians.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![Maintain COVID-19 SOPs during Thaipusam, Chinese New Year festivals - Khairy Maintain COVID-19 SOPs during Thaipusam, Chinese New Year festivals - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641991067_TBKJSIDANGMEDIA.jpg)
Maintain COVID-19 SOPs during Thaipusam, Chinese New Year festivals - Khairy
Khairy advises to keep maintaining the SOPs (especially masks), TRIIS, switch on MySJ Trace in crowded areas and get boosted.
Mon Jan 17 2022
![British music festivals ready to rock despite high COVID-19 cases British music festivals ready to rock despite high COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41630057534_LONDON.jpg)
British music festivals ready to rock despite high COVID-19 cases
Tens of thousands of revellers will descend on late summer music festivals across Britain this weekend.
Fri Aug 27 2021
![Virtual festivals to further boost national arts, culture - Nancy Virtual festivals to further boost national arts, culture - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626444473_nancyshukri.jpg)
Virtual festivals to further boost national arts, culture - Nancy
The organisation of arts festivals virtually due to COVID-19 should not affect the momentum of the people's love for the uniqueness of the country's arts and culture.
Fri Jul 16 2021
![Dutch coronavirus reproduction rate jumps, mostly young adults infected Dutch coronavirus reproduction rate jumps, mostly young adults infected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626176824_NETHERLANDS.jpg)
Dutch coronavirus reproduction rate jumps, mostly young adults infected
The figures come just days after the government reintroduced curbs on nightclubs, festivals and restaurants last week.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Cinema glitz returns with a reborn Cannes Cinema glitz returns with a reborn Cannes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625328394_CANNES.jpg)
Cinema glitz returns with a reborn Cannes
It is the first major fully-fledged film festival since the pandemic, and a truckload of Hollywood stars are expected on the Croisette.
Sun Jul 04 2021
![Celebrate Kaamatan, Gawai festivals with joy under new norm - PM Celebrate Kaamatan, Gawai festivals with joy under new norm - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621781807_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Celebrate Kaamatan, Gawai festivals with joy under new norm - PM
Despite celebrating the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day under the MCO, Muhyiddin wants communities to celebrate both festivals in a new norm, yet in a lively atmosphere.
Sun May 30 2021
![Tamil new year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields Tamil new year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618308159_TamilNewYearVish.jpg)
Tamil new year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields
Malaysia's Tamil and Malayalee communities will observe their respective new year festivals on April 14.
Tue Apr 13 2021