The magic continues with Harry Potter in Tokyo, and RWMF in Kuching


Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is opening next week in the Japan capital. — Handout

Be transported (again) into a world of magic and wizardry at the Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter, which is opening on June 16.

Building on the success of the Warner Bros Studio Tour London, the brand-new studio tour in Japan’s capital city immerses visitors in familiar and beloved sets from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films to discover what takes place behind the scenes in the remarkable world of film production.

Visitors will get the chance to step foot in iconic sets such as the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9¾, and enjoy exciting activities including riding a broomstick, drinking a refreshing butterbeer, appearing in a portrait by one of Hogwarts’ moving staircases, and shopping for exclusive items that you can only find at the studio tour’s shop.

The studio tour will be the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world and the only Warner Bros Studio Tour to open in Asia. Featuring exclusive sets only available in this location, you can expect to spend around four hours exploring the attraction.

Tickets to the studio tour are available on Klook. It is important to note that all tickets must be pre-booked (either via Klook or other approved booking platforms and Warner Bros Studio Tour partners) and will not be available for purchase on-site.

Ticket prices range from RM125 to RM250. For more information, head to the Klook website (klook.com/en-MY) or the tour’s official website (wbstudiotour.jp/en/).

Back in full force

Meanwhile, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) makes its triumphant return this year as a fully physical festival from June 23 to 25 in Kuching, Sarawak.

With a stellar lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, the festival guarantees an unforgettable experience, featuring notable artistes such as Big Mountain, Afriquoi, Chatusram, Safi Theatre and Zee Avi. The festival’s full roster features 199 musicians from 12 countries across four continents, representing a global tapestry of sounds and traditions.

Music lovers can also look forward to the performance of Grammy Award winners Gipsy Kings, featuring Tonino Baliardo from France, as their signature Catalan flair is sure to sizzle.

In addition to a captivating range of music performances, RWMF offers an array of cultural workshops, enticing food and craft vendors, and other engaging activities. Festival-goers will be able to immerse themselves in the vibrant ambience of the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum showcasing the diverse ethnic groups and their remarkable traditions.

If you’re interested in the event, you can get book your tickets from the Klook app or website, which happens to be the official ticketing partner for RWMF 2023.

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