Help foster a love of arts and culture in your kids over the holidays


A view of Pangrok Sulap's woodcut banners at the 'Nusa' exhibition at the National Art Gallery, which is showcasing vital artworks from the national permanent collection. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani

Are you looking for lively and interesting arts events around Kuala Lumpur for this school holiday season? Want to learn something new about culture and heritage, and have loads of fun while doing it?

We have rounded up some events that you can visit with your family. From the National Art Gallery's historic permanent collection to the Nusantara's iconic weapon right to handwoven baskets from Borneo and an independent book festival, here are some events worth checking out.

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