Over 150 people participated in the Mid-Autumn Lantern Parade at KL Tower, taking photos against the illuminated city skyline or just enjoying the globes of light that are part of the Mooncake Festival. — Photos: Bernama
Kuala Lumpur Tower had an ethereal glow when lanterns were paraded at the Sky Terrace, 394m above sea level.
Over 150 people took part in Malaysia’s Highest Mid-Autumn Lantern Parade, which commemorates the Mooncake Festival, one of the celebrations of the Chinese community.
The event also garnered a Malaysia Book of Records entry, as reported by Bernama.
“The main aim is to highlight talents who can decorate lanterns as well as create public awareness of festivals that people may overlook,” said Khairil Faizal Othman, chief executive officer of LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd, which manages KL Tower.
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Okt -- Program Perarakan Tanglung Pertengahan Musim Luruh (Mid-Autumn) Tertinggi di negara ini, anjuran Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL), mencatat sejarah tersendiri apabila berjaya diadakan pada ketinggian 394 Meter (m) dari aras laut, sekali gus mencipta rekod baharu dalam Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR). Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd Khairil Faizal Othman berkata program itu bagi memperkenalkan dengan meluas nilai budaya perayaan masyarakat Cina iaitu pesta kuih bulan kepada masyarakat pelbagai kaum.Katanya lebih 150 peserta dan pengunjung hadir memeriahkan acara perarakan tanglung di ruang terbuka serta berpeluang mengabdikan kenangan di Sky Box.--fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA
The event was also in line with KL Tower’s efforts to prepare for Visit Malaysia 2026 through various culture and tourism activities, he said.
The Malaysia Book of Records certificate was presented by its representative, Menaga Vadamalai, to LSH Capital Bhd chairman Tan Sri Lim Keng Cheng.
