Kuala
Lumpur Culture - If you are a film lover
then you will want to know that there are plenty of
cinemas throughout Kuala Lumpur. GSC Mid Valley (tel:
(03) 8312 3456), GSC Capital Selayang (tel: (03) 6138
6311), GSC Cheras Leisure Mall (tel: (03) 8312 3456),
TGV Suria KLCC and TGV Mines (tel: (03) 7492 2929),
ISWARIA Odeon Theatre (tel: (03) 2694 4995) and UE3
Complex (tel: (03) 9285 4970).
There are lots of art cultural exhibits all through
the city with museums and galleries to for all of
you art lovers out there. Plenty of great works of
art to see so make sure you take the time to see it
all. If music is your thing, then there are concerts
to see, opera and orchestras will draw quite a crowd,
too. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
is just fantastic and you will want to make sure you
get a chance to see them. There are many theatres
in Kuala Lumpur for you to enjoy also as well as dance
shows and groups.
In February the Thaipusam is the
Hindu celebration celebrated at the Batu Caves. Chinese
New Year, occurs in February to and it lasts for two
weeks. During Ramadan, in October Hari Raya Aidilfitri
happens after the fasting and then the Muslims feast.
You will need to check on specific dates as they may
change from year to year. Malaysian Independence Day
is on August 31, which has a huge parade that takes
over the city during that time.
There are so many cultural happenings in the City
of Kuala Lumpur. You may wish to check with
your travel agent or the tourist office for what is
happening in the city while you are there. Get your
tickets early and enjoy all that the city has to offer.