Japanese arts festival ‘takes over’ Zhongshan building in Kuala Lumpur


The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) opens its Japanese Festival “Konnichiwa Zhongshan”, a special collaboration with the Zhongshan building at Kampung Attap in KL today. The fest will run from Dec 16-19. Photo: JFKL

Looking for a Japanese arts and culture fix in the heart of Kuala Lumpur?

The Konnichiwa Zhongshan festival by the Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) is the place to this week for all things Japanese. It will be happening at the Zhongshan building in Kampung Attap. Indulge and learn about Japanese culture at this four-day event, which runs from Dec 16-19. Events start noon onwards.

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