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Optional in Malawi
Lake of Stars Festival in Malawi
International arts and music festival
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 3 days in Malawi
3 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Malawi
Optional
Established
Officially instituted in Malawi
2004
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Lake of Stars Festival
International arts and music festival
A three-day international arts festival on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Major cultural event featuring local and international artists, held on the shores of Lake Malawi
Practical Information in Malawi
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Malawi
Started in 2004 to stimulate tourism and raise money for local charities.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
music
Traditional music celebrations
arts
Traditional arts celebrations
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Historical Timeline
2004
Instituted in Malawi
🇲🇼Holiday officially established in Malawi
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Malawi
🇲🇼Final celebration recorded in Malawi
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Malawi
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Malawi
Last observed: 2026
Optional Holiday
Date: September 27, 2024