How Malaysians Celebrate Big Days (And What They Say!)
From birthdays to national holidays, Malaysian celebrations are full of color, food, music and special words! Learning how people in Malaysia celebrate helps kids understand new cultures while picking up festive language they’ll love to use.
What’s the Celebration?
Malaysians celebrate many special events. Some include:
- Hari Raya – marking the end of Ramadan
- Hari Merdeka – Malaysia’s Independence Day
- Tahun Baru Cina – Chinese New Year
- Deepavali – Festival of LightsEach one brings new traditions, food, and of course, fun phrases to say!
Festive Phrases Kids Can Learn
- Selamat Hari Lahir – Happy Birthday
- Selamat Hari Raya – Happy Eid
- Gong Xi Fa Cai – Chinese New Year greeting
- Selamat Tahun Baru – Happy New Year
Activities to Celebrate and Learn
Holiday Card Time
Create simple greeting cards using Malay phrases for different holidays. Add drawings, stickers, or sparkles to make them festive!
Celebration Parade at Home
Let kids organize a pretend parade using phrases and songs from different Malaysian festivals. They can even dress up for the occasion!
Dinolingo makes cultural learning easy and exciting. Their videos and activities for kids aged 2–14 include songs and lessons about big days like Hari Raya and Deepavali—so kids don’t just learn the words, they understand their meaning too. Plus, the mix of games, printable posters, and offline materials makes learning fun all year long.
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