1,000 free lanterns at parade
THE 1Malaysia Lantern Tourism Festival is set to take place from Sept 14 to 19 with a line up of interesting cultural programmes and performances for the whole family.
The highlight of the festive will be the lantern parade, at 8.30pm on Sept 14.
The starting point is at the Petaling Street archway in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. The procession will then proceed to Jalan Sultan, Jalan Hang Lekir and Jalan Petaling before going back to Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock to come to a stop at the entrance of Central Market.
Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall president Datuk Liew Kon Seng said the 1Malaysia Lantern Tourism Festival 2013 flyers and pamphlets were redeemable for free lanterns at a redemption counter at the Petaling Street archway at 7.30pm, right before the start of the parade.
"It will be on a first-come, first-served basis as there are only 1,000 free lanterns to be given out on that day," said Liew.
He said the event flyers and pamphlets were being mass distributed at convenience stores, hotels and tourism centres and spots for maximum exposure.
At Central Market, there will also be cultural performances including lion and dragon dances, singing and dance performances, acrobatic and mask changing performances until 11pm.
The official launch is expected to take place around 9.30pm, after the lantern parade.
About 50 handmade giant lanterns, 30 of which are from Taiwan, will be on display from Sept 15 to 19, from 7pm to 10pm.
The giants lanterns are provided by Taiwan Visitors Association (Kuala Lumpur), Fo Guang Shan Malaysia and Malaysia Lantern Art Association.
Cultural dance performances, a Chinese martial arts equipment exhibition, mini lantern parade and lantern making workshop will also be held throughout the festival.
The fifth lantern festival is organised by the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall in collaboration with the Tourism and Culture Ministry, Visit Malaysia Year 2014, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Central Market, City Hall, Kuala Lumpur Hawkers and Petty Traders Association, Fo Guan Shan Malaysia, Malaysia Lantern Art Association, Universiti Putra Malaysia Zhong Hua Arts and Cultural Association, and Taiwan Visitors Association (Kuala Lumpur).
For details, visit www.centralmarket.com.my or www.facebook.com/centralmarketkuala lumpur.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
THE 1Malaysia Lantern Tourism Festival is set to take place from Sept 14 to 19 with a line up of interesting cultural programmes and performances for the whole family.
The highlight of the festive will be the lantern parade, at 8.30pm on Sept 14.
The starting point is at the Petaling Street archway in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. The procession will then proceed to Jalan Sultan, Jalan Hang Lekir and Jalan Petaling before going back to Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock to come to a stop at the entrance of Central Market.
Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall president Datuk Liew Kon Seng said the 1Malaysia Lantern Tourism Festival 2013 flyers and pamphlets were redeemable for free lanterns at a redemption counter at the Petaling Street archway at 7.30pm, right before the start of the parade.
"It will be on a first-come, first-served basis as there are only 1,000 free lanterns to be given out on that day," said Liew.
He said the event flyers and pamphlets were being mass distributed at convenience stores, hotels and tourism centres and spots for maximum exposure.
At Central Market, there will also be cultural performances including lion and dragon dances, singing and dance performances, acrobatic and mask changing performances until 11pm.
The official launch is expected to take place around 9.30pm, after the lantern parade.
About 50 handmade giant lanterns, 30 of which are from Taiwan, will be on display from Sept 15 to 19, from 7pm to 10pm.
The giants lanterns are provided by Taiwan Visitors Association (Kuala Lumpur), Fo Guang Shan Malaysia and Malaysia Lantern Art Association.
Cultural dance performances, a Chinese martial arts equipment exhibition, mini lantern parade and lantern making workshop will also be held throughout the festival.
The fifth lantern festival is organised by the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall in collaboration with the Tourism and Culture Ministry, Visit Malaysia Year 2014, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Central Market, City Hall, Kuala Lumpur Hawkers and Petty Traders Association, Fo Guan Shan Malaysia, Malaysia Lantern Art Association, Universiti Putra Malaysia Zhong Hua Arts and Cultural Association, and Taiwan Visitors Association (Kuala Lumpur).
For details, visit www.centralmarket.com.my or www.facebook.com/centralmarketkuala lumpur.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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