Celebrating Indian culture
The People of Indian Origin (PIO) International Festival Kuala Lumpur will be held at Batu Caves from April 20 to 22. The festival celebrates the rich and colourful culture of people of Indian origin and is done in conjunction with the traditional Indian new year in April. Among the activities planned are traditional dances, games, competitions, art demonstrations and folk music. There will also be exhibition booths featuring cultural items such as body art (henna) and consultation booths on various topics including Ayurveda and astrology. The festival is open from 10am to 11pm and admission is free. For details, call 03-2276 0467 or visit www.piofest.com