KL’s back alleys have long been a hive of activity – from wet markets to hidden food courts and other unique hallmarks, the modernisation of the city has seen us lose a little bit of this culture. However, thanks to Think City, the city-making organisation behind the revitalisation of George Town, KL’s famous Madras Lane is about to get a new lease on life thanks to Lorong Fest!
The lorong used to house the iconic Madras Theatre which was burnt down by a fire
This festival will transform the Madras Lane wet market and open-air car park into a space to celebrate arts and culture – along with callbacks to the famous Madras Theatre. This is where KL-ites used to go to watch Chinese action moves and old westerns in the 60’s and 70’s before it burnt down in 1979.
Source: Madhat Asia
Fourty years later, the area is a popular hawker food area
The wet market and its adjoining hawker food centre remained a popular spot till today, and Lorong Fest wants to highlight Madras Lane to today’s KL-ites by reintroducing us to its history.
What you can expect there:
- Live performances from Ryot Jones and The Maha Jeffery Band
- Film screenings
- A photo exhibition
- Batik and Chinese calligraphy workshops
- Delicious food!!
If this event sounds like something right up your alley (pun intended), check out the important details below!
Date: Friday, 29th November
Time: 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Date: Saturday, 30th November – Sunday, 1st December
Time: 10.00am – 10.00pm
Venue: Car Park Penjaja Gallery, Lorong Bandar 20, 50000, Kuala Lumpur
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