The event features 23 balloonists from 12 countries

2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Watch as colourful hot air balloons fl oat over the minarets of Putrajaya. Themed ‘1 World, 1 Malaysia, 1 Fiesta', this event will feature 23 balloonists from 12 countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand and Japan. There'll be five tethered balloons for public rides, twice a day, as well as more side attractions than you can shake a stick at. Kite-flying and paper airplane demonstrations, a petting zoo and bouncy castles will keep the kids happy, while parents can escape on a cruise down the lake, or take to the air in one of the helicopter rides. A special treat is in store for those who stay on till sunset, when the balloons will be lit up but held to the ground, creating a huge light display in the dusk.

Le Tour de Langkawi 2010

March 1-7
Throughout Malaysia

www.tdl.com.my

Bringing together the best cyclists the world, the race will go through seven states—Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and two Federal Territories—ending in the exciting finish by the time it pulls into Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.




Chinese and Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition

March 1-25
Sabah Art Gallery
Sabah

www.sabahtourism.com

In this rare exhibition, you can view more than fifty pieces of the works which show fascinating development of this art form creating a unique local feature and identity.





Babyface live in KL

8.30pm
March 5
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur

www.axcess.com.my
The ten-time Grammy-winning R&B star will be making a quick stop at KL as part of his South East Asian tour. For tickets, call Axcess Tickets Hotline 03–7711 5000 or visit their website.





Art for Grabs

12pm–8pm
March 6-7
The Annexe Gallery
Kuala Lumpur

www.annexegallery.com

It's happening again! The Annexe Gallery is having their Art for Grabs arts and craft bazaar. Art lovers must check this out as well as those looking for great gift ideas with something special.



Disney on Ice

March 12-14
Stadium Putra,Bukit Jalil
Kuala Lumpur
RM58–RM228
Tel: 03–7711 5000

Join hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in this original adventure where everyone's favourite super-family, The Incredibles, take a fun-filled family vacation to Disneyland.




Penang Orchid Festival

March 14-21
Botanical Gardens,
Penang

www.penangbotanicgardens.gov.my

Fantastic boating event that promotes sailing at the Royal Selangor Yacht Club with a regatta that is fun, open to all and teaches newbies tricks the trade.




La Poésie de l'Eau

March 19- April 2
Metro Fine Art
Ground Floor, Legend Hotel KL
Kuala Lumpur

www.metro3gallery.com

Soh Boon Kiong, a Japan-based Malaysian will be showcasing a selection of his new works—abstract demonstrations of his vibrancy of life-ones painted in Japan.




The Kings of Convenience Live In KL

March 21
Wisma Bentley Music KL
RM110 (early bird), RM130 (pre-sale) and RM150 (at the door).
Kuala Lumpur

The Kings of Convenience, two young indie types from Bergen, Norway that remind of Simon & Garfunkel for Generation X&Y, are coming down in March to jolt your senses with their nu-folk, performing tracks from their latest album Declaration of Dependence. It's one you shouldn't miss and tickets are going fast.