Bored of KL? Take a trip to these arts festivals outside the capital city

In Penang, the community-based Butterworth Fringe Festival aims to revitalise the mainland township through arts, cultures and heritage activities. Photo: BFF

As we enter into the month of December, many of us are already reaching to hit the "holiday mode" button. It's time to wind down, with the school holidays and weekend plans to include road trips and travel across the nation.

If you want to immerse yourself in local arts and culture, here are a few events and festivals happening outside the Klang Valley that you can visit, as you plan your holiday schedule: