ASIAN TRAILS

29 August 2017

Public Holidays in Asian Trails Destinations this September

Dear friends and business partners This month is an important month for our Muslim colleagues and partners with 2 major public holidays where our offices in Indonesia and Malaysia will see their office doors closed to celebrate this with family and friends. National days in Malaysia and Vietnam will turn these nations into bastions of pride and festiveness to acknowledge the existence of a unified nation. Outside the Khmer New Year, the Commemoration of the Dead (better known as Pchum Ben) is a very important day for the Kingdom. When around from 19 – 21 September, visitors will see many Cambodians head over to their favorite temple or pagoda to pay respect to the deceased and pray for a prosperous life in the afterlife. As always, Asian Trails thanks you for your understanding that we may reply delayed during these periods of commemoration and celebration. Best regards Asian Trails NB: in case you need to touch base with us during these public holidays, our emergency contacts remain available 24/7

Idul Adha, Indonesia – 1 September

With the majority of the Indonesian popularity being Muslim, visitors will be able to explore the deeper meaning of Idul Adha this 1 September when traveling through the country. It is considered one of the more socially-aware public holidays as most of the activities on this day revolve about helping others. Muslims around the country will particularly focus their donations and sacrifices (aligned with the foundations of the Feast of Sacrifice) towards the lesser fortunate in nearby communities aside providing to family, relatives and friends. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Hari Raya Haji, Malaysia – 1 September

Aligned with Idul Adha in Indonesia, Malaysian Muslims will commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Activities around this holy day (Eid al-Adha) in the Islam already start the evening before the actual day with families and friends joining together to observe this event in Malaysia. It is often celebrated as a quiet affair to commemorate the sacrifices made by the prophet. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

National Day, Vietnam – 4 September

Marking an important day in Vietnamese history, the official celebration of Vietnam’s National Day is on 2 September but this year, it is substituted with giving the nation a day off on 4 September. In 1945, the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam took place with the former president Ho Chi Minh signing the Declaration of Independence and is celebrated with lots of cheers and joyful activities. When in Vietnam on this day, the abundance of red and yellow stars dominate the streets and squares to celebrate the sovereignty of the nation. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Malaysia Day, Malaysia – 16 September

Different from the Merdeka Day celebrations (Independence Day, 31 August), the celebration of Malaysia Day is a reminder that the country became truly one country with the signing of the declaration of one Malaysia, including the states of Sarawak and Sabah (North Borneo) and with consent of Singapore. The merger of these former independent states occurred on this exact day in 1963 and giving Malaysians two celebrations related to the country's independence. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Pchum Ben, Cambodia – 19 - 21 September

Considered to be the most important day for Khmer nation together with the Khmer New Year in April, the festival of Pchum Ben (Pchum means ‘to congregate or to meet together’ and the word ‘Ben’ signifies ‘collection’ related to giving alms to monks). For three days, Cambodians head to the temples to pay respect to their ancestors while making offerings to commemorate the deceased. Most of the Cambodians will take off three days. Asian Trails Cambodia will only be closed on 20 September and working with a skeleton staff on 19 and 21 September. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

Muharram, Indonesia / Awal Muharam, Malaysia – 21 September

On this day, Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia celebrate the arrival of a new year on the Islamic lunar calendar, which shifts annually depending on the position of the moon. A holiday that also honors the founding of Islam and Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina. While the Islamic New Year celebrations honors some important moments in its founding principles of its religion, the holiday in these primarily Muslim countries also celebrates various cultural groups alongside this community. Save in Outlook | Save in Google

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