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One such event is the KLWKND that's happening between 25 and 28 November 2021.
As part of CENDANA's Art In The City Programme, the inaugural KLWKND is a series of exciting events over the last weekend of November 2021 that make arts and culture accessible to everyone.
With four days of programming ranging from dance, music, opera, fashion, architecture, food, visual arts, design, creative products, traditional crafts, literature, history and more, KLWKND will transform downtown KL into a vibrant regional hub for creativity and culture.
Exciting events online and offline
At KLWKND, there's something for everyone.
Here are some of the events and activities you can check out:
BAMBOO HOUSE @ THE GODOWN KL (25 - 28 November, all day, The Godown KL) Happening in The Godown KL, Bamboo House is a series of exhibition, performances, showcases, talks and workshops on the theme of bamboo as an element of culture in the region.
ART OF BAMBOO (25 - 28 November, all day, The Godown KL) An exhibition of bamboo crafts, artisanal products sourced from the region by regional bamboo designers.
MINBENDING BAMBOO (25 - 28 November, all day, The Godown KL) A photo exhibition of intriguing, interesting, mind-blowing bamboo structures around the world. BICARA BAMBOO (27 - 28 November, 10:00am, virtual) A weekend of virtual talks presented by bamboo architects and designers around the world. (Speakers: Korakot Aromdee [Thailand], Kenneth Cobonpue [The Philippines], Mauricio Cadenas [Italy], Widhi Ngroho [Indonesia], Markus Roselieb [Thailand])
BAMBU – INTRIGUING INSTRUMENTS (27 - 28 November, 3:00pm, The Godown KL) Music performances featuring musical instruments made out of bamboo featuring UITM Bamboo Art troupe, Kicau Bilau and musicians from Sabah supported by Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC).
BAMBUREKA (27 - 28 November, all day, The Godown KL) Workshops and classes on various bamboo crafts such as musical instruments, paper and bamboo batik printing.
KL STORY (25 - 28 November, all day, Pasar Seni) A semi-permanent and interactive exhibition telling the history of KL and the cultural narrative, identity and the direction of downtown KL.
BEST OF MALAYSIAN CRAFT (25 - 28 November, all day, Pasar Seni) Weekend showcase of the best of Malaysian hand-made crafts sourced from all regions of the country.
ART OF PLANTS - COLLECTORS PLANT MARKET (27 - 28 November, all day, Pasar Seni) A curated plant market featuring collectors, high-value and rare plants sourced from around the country.
NATURE & HEALIGN MARKET (27 - 28 November, all day, Pasar Seni) A market that focuses on traditional healing products, and products from the forest.
SHOW @ CENTRAL MARKET (27 - 28 November, 4:30pm, Pasar Seni) A weekend of performances by a traditional wayang kulit troupe, Kicau Bilau, a drum circle and more.
FOREST IN THE CITY (25 - 28 November, all day, High Street Studio) Soon-to-be- Think City office along Jalan Tun HS Lee will be converted into a pop-up cluster of spaces that fuse technology and nature to become special rooms for relaxation and appreciation of natural sounds and sights with technical advise and design from Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC).
IN-KUEH-DIBLE TRAIL (27 - 28 November, all day, various locations) In-Kueh-Dible Trail is a walking / cycling food trail that feature traditional desserts of Malaysia: - Heritage Kueh (Malay kuih) @ Pasar Seni - Chinese and Indian kuihs @ RexKL - Bamboo kuih @ Bamboo House
There are a lot more exciting things in store for visitors. Check out KLWKND's website and social media for more information and schedule.
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