Malaysia is a multiracial country where people of many different religions and cultures live harmoniously together.There are Chinese,Malays,Indians and others.Malaysians celebrate different festivals and events yearly,such as Chinese New Year,Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji and so on.
One of the Malaysian festivals is Chinese New Year.It is celebrated by the Chinese on the first day of the Chinese Lunar calendar.It is special festival for the Chinese because it is a symbol of hope.Everyone in the family is busy preparing many things for the New Year.Parents buy new clothes for their children.The children help their parents to decorate and clean their house.
One New Year's Eve,every member of a Chinese family gathers together to have a grand dinner with lots of tasty food.On New Year's day,everyone wears new clothes and shoes.The children greet their parents and grandparents "Gong Xi Fa Cai".Then,they give them 'ang pao' which are red packets with money inside.
Everyone enjoys the festival very much.