Pentas
Drawing inspiration from cultural based urban regeneration examples globally combined with recommendations from the Kuala Lumpur Creative Cultural District (Strategic Masterplan), Think City in collaboration with DBKL launched Pentas Seni Merdeka as a convergence platform to advocate for equitable social spaces through arts and culture with combined effort to reignite vibrancy within the heritage core of the city.
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Description
Downtown KL Cycling Tour by MikeBikes
Venue
Starting/ending point: MikeBikes, Main Entrance, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTIC)
time
4:30PM – 7:00PM
Fee
RM30/pax
Discover hidden gems to historical hotspots around Downtown KL through this local limited edition cycling tour in partnership with Think City. This edition of the tour on Saturday 18 November 2023 at 16:30 is held in conjunction with Pentas Seni Merdeka, a monthly public arts platform organized by Think City and DBKL at Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur.
Your booking provides you with experienced tourist guides who will take you through a city tour on wheels, participants will also receive a water bottle each, safety vest, and good quality Dutch bicycle for duration of the tour.
Please note it is a requirement that all participants have basic cycling experience. The tour will cycle through narrow alleys and elevated pedestrian paths. This requires a certain balance, control, and self-confidence on the bicycle.
Register here:
Whatsapp: +60 17-673 7322 [admin]
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Description
Soap Bubble Art by Capten Buehbossa
Venue
Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
time
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Together with Capten Buehbossa, a record holder of Guinness World Records to learn and play with the Art of Soap Bubbles. Learn to curate different techniques and styles of soap bubble patterns with the wonders and creativity in combining art and science!
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Description
Zapin Workshop
Venue
Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
time
6:00PM – 6:45PM
Let’s learn the basic movements of Zapin Dance with Nusantara Performing Arts Centre (NusPARC).
In this workshop, you will learn:
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Description
Traditional Drumming with Amir Percussion
Venue
Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
time
8:30PM – 9:00PM
Join us drumming with Amir Percussion using traditional Malay percussion instruments. Together tuning various types of instruments to create a special rhythmic harmony.
Open to all, no experience necessary and you’re welcome to bring any kind of beat-making gear to have fun with us!
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Description
Arts & Crafts Workshop
Join us for arts and crafts workshop to design your own Congkak on-the-go and Gasing with eco-friendly materials!
Ceramic Tile Painting Workshop
Join us for a participative ceramic tile painting and carving workshop.
Art Pressed Workshop
Unleash your inner creativity to design batik patterns using art pressed technique guided by Teacher Huda.
Venue
Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
time
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Event
Description
Mainstage Showcase
Venue
Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
time
9:00PM – 10:30PM
Opening performance by DBKL Cultural Artistes & Cultural Combo followed by traditional dance performance, the Malay Zapin brought to you by Nusantara Performing Arts Centre (NusPARC)
