Miri

Malay Indians celebrate New Year''s, Spring festivals as one in Sarawak

Malay Indians celebrate New Year''s, Spring festivals as one in SarawakMiri (Malaysia), Apr. 18 : The Malay Indian community here got together to celebrate various festivities under one roof.

According to The Star, the festive gathering on Thursday night, was to celebrate the New Years of Baisakhi, Vishu, Ugadi, Gudi Padra, Aluth Arurudhu, Puthandu, Nan Roz, Guru Bihu, Vaishakha and Naba Barsha.

It was jointly organised by the Miri Indian Association, the High Commission of India Office in Kuala Lumpur and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.