Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance

Some 50 pelita buluh have been placed along Sungai Klang, which runs through Taman Melawati.

VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as well as at the entrances of the Riverview Kemansah and Masjid trails.