Iconic Lorong in KL Will Feature Action Movies, Live Performances & More This Weekend ONLY!

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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