there is not only asean new year day, but there is also another special occasion in asean countries such as; national day of brunei darussalam is on the 23rd of february. many people prepare months in advance to participate in colorful crowd formations and prayer services take place at mosques around the country. bon om touk or cambodiam water festival is celebrated for three days in november. lt marke a reversal of the flow of the tonle sap river. the biggest celebration is phnom penh. during this time, there are longboat races on the river.it is also fireworks, music and dancing. the carabao festival is celebrated on the feast day of san lsidro labrador from may 15-16. the farmers pay tribute to their water buffaloes or carabaos. hari raya aidilfitriis the most important festival of malaysia. it is celebrated at the end of ramadanmonth. muslims start the day by wearing new clothes and congregating in the mosques to perform prayers. it is also the time for family reunion.