By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
The series of events for the “2014 Malaysia Tourism Year” are making a strong impact. Taiwanese pop king Jolin Tsai and diva A-Mei will both take the stage at the 【Malaysia Spring Scream Music Festival】, which kicks off on August 2 at the artificial beach of Sunway Lagoon in Kuala Lumpur. This will be followed by the 【Port Dickson International Triathlon】 on August 9 and 10, which will challenge the physical limits of participants from around the world. In addition, in response to the growing trend in demand for luxury travel and cruise tourism, the inaugural 【Malaysia Premier Travel Expo】 and 【Global Cruise Tourism Conference】 will take place from August 7 to 10 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. With all these events happening throughout August, a short trip to Malaysia promises excitement, adrenaline, and a wealth of diverse experiences.
The Malaysia Spring Scream Music Festival will rock the artificial beach at Sunway Lagoon, thrilling Kuala Lumpur music fans. (Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia)
Already hailed by young people in Taiwan as a must-attend cool party — the “Spring Scream Music Festival” — after landing in Hong Kong and Singapore last year, this summer it will make waves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 2. Taiwanese live music icons such as A-Mei, Jolin Tsai, Ding Dang, Bii (Bii Shu-jen), Monkey Pilot, Boxing Band, the winning bands of the “Earth Spring Scream Awards,” and popular Malaysian artists will all take the stage, expected to create a local craze and shake up Kuala Lumpur’s music fans.
The inaugural Malaysia edition of Spring Scream brings an all-star Taiwanese lineup, with seven hours of non-stop performances set to electrify Kuala Lumpur. (Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia)
Since its launch in 2006, the Spring Scream Music Festival has attracted tens of thousands of domestic and international fans to the beaches of Kenting, Taiwan every spring, turning the two-day music extravaganza into a continuous roar of excitement both on and off stage. Shen Guangyuan, a veteran music producer who has been organizing the event for nine years, noted that A-Mei, a singer who previously did not participate in music festivals, has made an exception this year to perform continuously on Southeast Asian stages and will even bring along a band of over 30 members to sweep through Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia.
The Port Dickson International Triathlon attracts both domestic and international athletes every year to challenge their physical limits. (Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia)
Additionally, as the culture of fitness continues to grow, more and more people are eager to test their physical endurance, often proving their athletic prowess through various running and obstacle races. However, the triathlon, which includes swimming, cycling, and running, remains the ultimate benchmark for sports enthusiasts. The 13th 【Port Dickson International Triathlon】 will return with a bang on August 9 and 10, gathering athletes from around the world. The race categories include the Kids’ Category (300m swim, 8km bike ride, 1.6km run), the Half Olympic Distance Category (750m swim, 20km bike ride, 5km run), and the Olympic Distance Category (1.5km swim, 40km bike ride, 10km run).
The inaugural Global Cruise Tourism Conference and Malaysia Premier Travel Expo are grandly held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. (Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia)