Hello everyone! As a huge fan of arts and culture, I would like to share with you about Citrawarna 2016.

Citrawarna, the signature tourism event of Malaysia was organized by Tourism Malaysia.

Alongside with Eat.Travel.Write & Doodle Kuala Lumpur tour with Gaya Travel Magazine and Tourism Malaysia, Citrawarna 2016 featured 18 dance performances from every state and ethnics in Malaysia.  

with Gaya Travel Magazine team and fellow bloggers from Malaysia and Asean countries

The theme for Citrawarna 2016 was Myth and Folklore, Unleash the moment, unfold the stories. Sounds so magical! The theme itself brought out the excitements from audiences in Dataran Merdeka.

Audience gazed in amazement as the performances were breathtaking, bringing to life the charm of Malaysia. From the opening parade to the last dance finale, the show doesn't dissapoint.

The night began with spectacular firewoks bursting high above the historic Dataran Merdeka

The dancers efforts and talent deserved to be recognized as they dance their hearts out throughout the night. 

Pahang
The Legend of Tasik Chini

Kedah
The Tale of Merong Mahawangsa

Selangor
Upu Chendera

Johor (2nd runner up)
Puteri Gunung Ledang

Terengganu
The legend of Bukit Puteri

Melaka
Hang Tuah

Classical Bhangra dance by the Indian and Sikh Community

Kelantan
CIk Siti Wan Kembang

Perlis
Jentayu

Penang
Pertemuan

Sawai by Orang Ali (Indegenous Tribes)

Negeri Sembilan
The Mystery of Lata Kijang

Lotus Dance by the Chinese community

Perak (1st runner up)
Cempaka Sari

Sabah (best performance)
Huminodun

Sarawak
Tugau

Raja Naga (Dragon King) by the Siamese community

Kuala Lumpur
Cuti-cuti Malaysia & Mega Sales






photos by : Hasif Hamsyari & Gaya Travel Magazine