Celebrate Chinese New Year at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nov. 3, 2009 - PRLog -- Meliá Kuala Lumpur invites guests to partake in the joyous occasion of the Chinese New Year on 14 February 2010, when The Year of the Tiger commences.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Meliá Kuala Lumpur, a four-star hotel located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, invites guests to experience the eagerly anticipated Chinese New Year on 14 February 2010.

One of the most awaited events in Malaysia, the Chinese New Year is celebrated over a 15-day period, the main celebration happening during the first three days. In 2010, the Year of the Tiger commences on 14 February, marking the start of the New Year.  Homes will be decorated with red items such as red lanterns and the Chinese will wear red traditional costumes. Firecrackers will also be set off at midnight on the eve of the Chinese New Year, stemming from myth that it drives away bad spirits. Another belief is that according to Chinese folklore, fireworks were used to awaken a sleeping dragon that brought about rain for the abundance of crops in this agriculture-based society.

Travelers walking the streets of Malaysia will be dazzled by the festive decorations that adorn establishments and residential homes, and on the 15th day of the New Year, the Lantern Festival marks the end of the celebration. During the evening, there is a parade of people carrying lanterns, accompanied by young men performing the dragon dance. The dragon is made of silk paper, bamboo, and it spans longer than 100 feet in length. The impressive sight of the dragon in motion will make for a memorable vacation, and travelers may want to take photos of the event.

Meliá Kuala Lumpur offers quality accommodations for business and leisure travelers. Its rooms come with an en suite bathroom and are furnished with amenities such as air-conditioning, mini-bar, IDD phone, hair dryer, and satellite TV with pay-per-view movies.

Guests are also treated to complimentary breakfast and welcome drinks.
Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and a souvenir shop for guests who want to purchase items to commemorate their fun-filled vacation in Malaysia. The hotel also has venues such as Alhambra Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 320 guests, and four meeting rooms for hosting events. Wi-Fi access and audiovisual equipment are both available as well.

The hotel offers services such as daycare, laundry/dry cleaning, travel/tour desk, and 24-hour security.

For more information on this hotel and to book reservations, visit www.solmelia.com.



About Meliá Kuala Lumpur

Meliá Kuala Lumpur is a four-star hotel that offers modern accommodations for business and leisure travelers. It is conveniently located in the city’s Golden Triangle, which places guests near Kuala Lumpur’s major commercial and business venues. The hotel is an hour away from The Kuala Lumpur International Airport and is 20 minutes away from the local tourist attractions such as Batu Caves, Petronas Twin Towers, and Bintang Walk.

Contact Information

Meliá Kuala Lumpur
16 Jalan Imbi
Kuala Lumpur 55100
Malaysia
Phone No: 60327852828 loc 338
Email: murni.mohammad@solmelia.com
Website: www.solmelia.com