New Year
Johor celebrates the new year just like any other states in Malaysia. It is celebrated annually on the 1st day of January, which marks the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Pasir Gudang Kite Festival
Pasir Gudang Kite Festival is a popular event in Johor. The event was first hosted in 1995, and continued to be held annually since then.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is the biggest and the most important festival for the Chinese communities in Malaysia. The event is to celebrate the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Each year symbolizes one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
Johor Bon Odori Festival
The Bon Odori festival is a traditional Japanese festival, where the dead and the living connect with each other. It is also celebrated all over Malaysia including Johor as an effort to expose Malaysians to Japanese culture.
Johor Bahru Classical Music Festival
Johor Bahru Classical Music Festival is organised annually by The Johor Society for the Performing Arts (J.S.P.A.). It is held in order to let the Johorean experience classical music that transcends generations, soundscapes and cultures.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Hari Raya Aidilfitri or also known as Raya Puasa is the biggest Muslim celebration in Malaysia. It is celebrated on the first day of Syawal that marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Muslims has to fast during the day for the whole month.
Deepavali
Deepavali or also known as the Festival of Light is celebrated by the Hindu devotees in Malaysia. It is celebrated to commemorate Lord Rama and his wife Sita’s return to Ayodhya after 14-years of exile. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Festival Tari Rakyat Johor
Festival Tari Rakyat Johor is a traditional dance competition. It is held yearly by Yayasan Warisan Johor. The traditional dance performers throughout the State of Johor assemble and perform in order to showcase their talents.
Christmas
Christmas Day is celebrated by the Christians in Johor. It is celebrated on 25th December annually to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Iskarnival
skarnival is an event hosted by Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB), UEM Sunrise Bhd and Khazanah Nasional Bhd. It was first held in 2012. The event features two special events, Iskarnival Kool and Iskarnival Aktif.