Kuala Lumpur offers a variety of community-driven events for New Year's Eve, encouraging a more intimate and creative celebration compared to extravagant parties. Highlights include a 24-hour photowalk exploring the city's vibrant neighborhoods and a poetry session at a local bookshop.
Bring your camping chairs and get ready to celebrate Melawati style at the New Year Potluck Makan and Bakat night at Jalan Negara Kita on Dec 31. Photo: Jalan Negara Kita\The year-end isn’t just about lavish parties, fireworks, and high-priced events. In Kuala Lumpur , there are a number of community-driven gatherings that offer a more intimate, creative experience.
From a poetry session at an indie bookshop to a 24-hour photowalk capturing the city’s vibrant spirit, and an'arts and culture lane' ready to come alive with local talent, these events invite a deeper connection to the city’s cultural pulse. The '24-Hour Street Photo Challenge' is set to take participants through some of KL's iconic neighbourhoods. Photo: The Star/Izzrafiq Aliasmight be the perfect way to spend Dec 31. This free event, led by photographer and storyteller Kim Boon alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, invites photography enthusiasts to explore Kuala Lumpur's vibrant streets, capturing the essence of urban life. The challenge will make stops at iconic neighbourhoods like Brickfields, Pudu, Chow Kit, Jalan Ampang, Chinatown, and Jalan Bukit Bintang, among others. More than just a photo walk, it’s an opportunity to connect with new friends and fellow shutterbugs and document the city’s dynamic pulse as it transitions into a new year. The action starts at 8.30am at Kompleks Makan Tanglin, Perdana Botanical Gardens on Dec 31, but as Kim Boon says,'Everyone is welcome to join the walk. Hop on and hop off. No need to commit to the full 24 hours – feel free to participate for just a portion of it. Along the way, we’ll have a few stopover meetup points and rest areas where we can relax, grab a bite, recharge, and catch up with each other.'at Kona Mokapot Coffee, Universiti Malaya, runs from 2pm (on Dec 31) until late, offering a youthful and book-ish way to kickstart your New Year’s Eve celebration
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