Klang River Festival 2023, the second edition of the annual festival that celebrates the artistry, heritage, community & the rich biodiversity of Sungai Kelang, is back from 8 – 24 September 2023. Themed ‘Tanah Air’ (homeland in Malay), the event will feature a series of hands-on workshops, musical performances, local markets, exhibitions, talks, film screenings, camping activities and more in various parts of KL.
Featured Activities
Workshops
- Remembering tomorrow
- A documentary thinking workshop by Mahen Bala that redefines documentary as a fluid process. Participants can look forward to an engaging dialogues with the presenter and other participants to shaping a fresh perspective on the documentary journey.
- Venue: STU, Level 3, Dasein Academy of Art [Map]
- Date: 10 & 17 September 2023 (Sunday)
- Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Tanah & Air: Weaving the River Together
- A hands-on art workshop by Cikgu Huda & Diyana designed for kids and adults alike to express their understanding of what the river means to them. Participants’ completed artwork will be added to a gigantic loom that represents the Klang River.
- Venue: Kongsi Co-op [Map]
- Date: 10 September 2023 (Sunday)
- Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Pencil Miles: Klang River Nature
- A nature journaling workshop by Joshua Chow Keng Fatt that combines sketching, writing and numbers to create a journal on the memories participants have of Klang river.
- Venue: Kongsi Co-op [Map]
- Date: 16 September 2023 (Saturday)
- Time: 10:00am
Musical Performances
- Live in Warehouse
- The show features 3 solo music performances by Francoe, Angqasa, and Straw Lim. On top of that, attendees will get to enjoy live jamming performances and yoga theatre experience at this event.
- Venue: Kongsi KL [Map]
- Date: 16 September 2023 (Saturday)
- Time: 8:30pm
- An Orchestra Tribute to World River Day
- A musical performance by PJ Philharmonic Orchestra
- Venue: Sungai Wang Plaza, KL [Map]
- Date: 24 September 2023 (Sunday)
- Time: 2:00pm
Pop-up Markets
- Little Boss Market
- Venue: Millerz Square Old Klang Road [Map]
- Date: 9 – 10 September 2023 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Recycle Day & Buy Local Market
- Venue: Kongsi Co-op [Map]
- Date: 16 September 2023 (Saturday)
- Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Note: A shuttle bus is provided from Millerz Square > KongsiKL > Kongsi Co-op.
- MIA City Campus_ Riverside Art Reverie: A Celebration of Nature and Creativity
- Venue: Malaysian Institute of Art – City Campus [Map]
- Date: 23 – 24 September 2023 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
