K uala Lumpur is a hotbed of cultural delights: What else would you expect from the capital city of a richly multicultural country?
Music
Petronas Philharmonic Hall
Beyond any doubt, THE place to get your chamber music fix is at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall, or Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, as its locally known. Located at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers, you can get your shopping done at KLCC right after (or before, if you prefer!) your shot of culturism!
Plays
klpac
The hub of the entertainment scene in Kuala Lumpur, the KL Performing Arts Centre hosts a great number of plays and even art exhibitions. In line with their ‘Arts For All’ motto, ticket prices are generally affordable, but be warned that the surrounding area gets quite dark at night.
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan (off Jalan Ipoh), 51100 Kuala Lumpur. Box Office: 03-4047 9010. Website: www.klpac.org
Istana Budaya
The Istana Budaya, or the Cultural Palace, combines traditional Malay motifs and architecture with a state-of-the-art theatre that has hosted grand-large scale productions such as P.Ramlee The Musical.
Jalan Tun Razak, 50694 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-4026 5555. Website: www.istanabudaya.gov.my
Sutra Dance Theatre
Situated in a residential area, this theatre is actually a bungalow that has been redesigned to resemble a Balinese garden. Featuring Indian dances performed by a multiracial company, this is definitely somewhere you should visit to immerse yourself in Indian culture!
12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, 53200 Kuala Lumpur. Tel:03-4021 1092. Website: www.sutrafoundation.org.my
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Art
The Gallery @ Starhill
Located on the Muse Floor of Star Hill Gallery, The Gallery displays works by prominent Malaysian Artists such as Yusof Ghani, Eric Quah, and Tajuddin Ismail. It also sometimes hosts art competition exhibits, so be sure to head over once in a while to see what’s hot on the Malaysian art scene!
Website: www.thegallerykl.com
Balai Seni Lukis Negara (The National Art Gallery)
The National Art Gallery hosts the cultural art of this country so expect to be wowed by the cultural richness of our combined heritage, enlivened with contemporary culture.
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-4025 4990. Website: www.artgallery.gov.my
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