The KL Arts & Culture Festival will feature a variety of live music performances, exhibitions, workshops, poetry readings and more at the KL Jazz & Arts Centre from Nov 2 to 5. – Pic courtesy of KLAC 2023
The KL Arts & Culture Festival will feature a variety of live music performances, exhibitions, workshops, poetry readings and more at the KL Jazz & Arts Centre from Nov 2 to 5. – Pic courtesy of KLAC 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The KL Arts & Culture Festival (KLAC) will be happening at the KL Jazz & Arts Centre, here from Nov 2 to 5.

Organised by the KL City Art Gallery, the boutique festival hopes to inspire visitors and participants who come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of arts and culture that defines KL City as well as Malaysia. 

The festival will kick-off with a Camerata Dell 'Arte flash mob of more than fifty musicians.

There will also be art exhibitions at KLAC 2023 including Beautiful Beasts which features the theme of environmental protection and climate change, as well as an art forum and art workshops.

Those who enjoy live performances can check out several shows such as Rumi Night, Pabila Larut Malam, Hasnol: One Night Only and The Music of Maria Angela.

Another event is a celebration of poetry with more than 20 poets where the audience can also participate in an open mic session.

A workshop by Akademi Pengajian Melayu of University Malaya will feature Malay cultural works like the gurindam, sajak, syair and more.

There will also be traditional music and dances, contemporary music shows and readings by authors during the festival.

Foodies can partake in delectable local dishes and street food at KLAC 2023 as well.

A statement from the organiser read: "We intend to curate a celebration of diversity, creativity, and the human spirit, proving that even in the heart of a harsh urban landscape, there is a place for the soul to flourish, for the imagination to take root and for people to experience joy."

Some of the events are ticketed while others are free. Tickets can be purchased via www.cloudjoi.com/org/kindablue.

For more details, follow KL City Art Gallery on Facebook and Instagram @klcityartgallery.

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