Malaysia is one of the most ethnically, religiously and culturally diverse countries in the world. All this diversity means a huge array of festivals, many of them colourful spectacles, every year. What follows is a description of the main festivals during 2013.
Thaipusam (January 27)
Senator-elect Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito Estrada can’t wait to perform his duties in the Senate.
Political tensions between Manila and Taipei are apparently making the Philippines less fun for Taiwanese tourists.
The Philippines' newest warship has embarked on its first journey, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said.
“I can help former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel.”
He may have lost the Senate fight, but Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn will still wage war for the environment.
He almost made it to the winning circle of 12, but former Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has gracefully accepted defeat.
The so-called "Battle of Manila" may be over, but remnants of the tense political contest seem to have spurred another fight, this time between socialites on Twitter.
Reelectionist Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV became the last senator-elect to have his arms raised by poll officials after the May 13 elections.
For newly-proclaimed Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, this could be his last six years as senator.
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Senator-elect Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito Estrada can’t wait to perform his duties in the Senate.
Political tensions between Manila and Taipei are apparently making the Philippines less fun for Taiwanese tourists.
The Philippines' newest warship has embarked on its first journey, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said.
“I can help former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel.”
He may have lost the Senate fight, but Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn will still wage war for the environment.
He almost made it to the winning circle of 12, but former Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has gracefully accepted defeat.
The so-called "Battle of Manila" may be over, but remnants of the tense political contest seem to have spurred another fight, this time between socialites on Twitter.
Reelectionist Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV became the last senator-elect to have his arms raised by poll officials after the May 13 elections.
For newly-proclaimed Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, this could be his last six years as senator.
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