FOR a few evenings in May, the back lanes of downtown Kuala Lumpur came alive with colour, sound and light projections.
Among the locations were Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, Jalan Sang Guna, Muzium Telekom and the River of Life area.
The 10-day event was organised by local digital art collective Filamen.
Warung Terang brought projection mapping out of galleries and onto the streets, splashing visuals across alleyways, shophouses and riverside walls.
Inspired by the warung and pasar culture, the vibrant displays beckoned people to hang out and explore the city after dark.
It was part of the Kuala Lumpur Festival 2026 (KL Fest), aimed at bringing together creativity, cultures and communities.
The programme featured Malaysian and Indonesian artists experimenting with light, sound and live visuals.
KL Fest will take place until May 31.
A visitor captivated by the 3D projection.
A visitor snaps a photo of the colourful night sky as Warung Terang lights up downtown Kuala Lumpur. — LEONG WAI YEE/The Star
The crowd mixing and mingling at the riverfront during Warung Terang showcase.
Crowds gather along the riverfront as Warung Terang brings light projections, digital art and late-night energy to the heart of Kuala Lumpur.— LEONG WAI YEE/The Star
The crowd mixing and mingling at the riverfront during Warung Terang showcase.
Visitors take in colourful projection displays during Warung Terang in downtown Kuala Lumpur.— LEONG WAI YEE/The Star
Projection mapping comes to downtown Kuala Lumpur via Warung Terang under KL Fest 2026.
Projection-mapped visuals light up downtown Kuala Lumpur during Warung Terang, with Menara 118 towering in the background.— LEONG WAI YEE/The Star
