Double celebration in the heart of KL

Vibrant performances by a drum troupe,

DARK clouds loomed but did not dampen the excitement and enthusiasm at Data­ran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.

Against the backdrop of the iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, a stage came alive as a troupe of dancers clad in colourful costumes burst onto the scene.

All around, cameras clicked away as visitors – both Malay­sians and foreign tourists – eagerly captured the spectacle.

The Kuala Lumpur Prosperity Celebration was organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in conjunction with Chinese New Year and Federal Territories Day.

It was attended by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Depart­ment (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Kuala Lum­pur mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, who also participated in tossing yee sang to mark the festivities.

Decorated floats lighting up the night during the Harmony Parade along Dataran Merdeka

The event was part of a weekend festival at Dataran Merdeka comprising cultural performances, sports tournaments, exhibitions and the Harmomy Parade featuring floats representing Federal Territories agencies.

The entertainment consisted of a variety of performances such as lion dances, drums, chingay and Chinese fan dance as well as showcases of Malaysia’s multi cultures including Mah Meri indigenous people and Sabah and Sarawak ethnic groups.