Malaysia International Mask Festival

Festival Topeng Antarabangsa Malaysia

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Carnival & ParadeKuala Lumpur

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forMasks, paradesAs Malaysia's first festival of its kind

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MYR

CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type

The story

Malaysia International Mask Festival in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysia International Mask Festival was the first mask festival held in the country, staged over four days from August 13 to 16, 2015, at the Esplanade in KLCC Park, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture through the National Department for Culture and Arts, the festival was inspired by mask festivals in Italy and featured traditional masks from Malaysia's Orang Asli Mah Meri community alongside international performers.

The Malaysia International Mask Festival made its debut in August 2015, staged over four days from the 13th to the 16th at the Esplanade within KLCC Park in Kuala Lumpur, marking the first festival of its kind held anywhere in the country.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

As Malaysia's first festival of its kind, inspired explicitly by Milan's mask festival tradition, the event introduced a new category of cultural showcase to the national tourism calendar, distinct from Malaysia's more established religious and ethnic festivals

The mystery stays covered

Its inclusion of traditional masks made by the Orang Asli Mah Meri community from Carey Island in Selangor gave the festival a genuinely Malaysian indigenous dimension alongside its international mask traditions, spotlighting a craft for which the Mah Meri are internationally recognized

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The festival's themed structure, 'Throughout time, every face tells a story,' organized performances into gala, country, and pocket showcases, giving the event a curated international performing arts format rather than a purely commercial or trade-fair character

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival drew on both international mask-making and performance traditions and Malaysia's own indigenous mask heritage

Water and renewal

Living ritual

most notably that of the Orang Asli Mah Meri people of Carey Island in Selangor

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Living ritual

who are internationally recognized for their intricately carved wooden masks used in traditional rituals and dances tied to their spiritual and cultural practices

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Living ritual

By presenting these Malaysian indigenous masks alongside traditions from other countries

Tradition 5

Living ritual

the festival positioned mask-making as a form of storytelling and cultural expression shared

Tradition 6

Living ritual

in different forms

Tradition 7

Living ritual

across many world cultures

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

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Getting around

For Malaysia International Mask Festival, plan transport around the exact Kuala Lumpur venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to an outdoor park festival setting; no specific dress requirement applies to general visitors.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Malaysia International Mask Festival, stay near the part of Kuala Lumpur you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

MYR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map3.14 N, 101.69 E Open in Google Maps

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nearest airportSZB — Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

TransportFor Malaysia International Mask Festival, plan transport around the exact Kuala Lumpur venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Malaysia International Mask Festival, stay near the part of Kuala Lumpur you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Malaysia International Mask Festival?

Malaysia International Mask Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Malaysia International Mask Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

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Where exactly is it?

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Malaysia International Mask Festival

Malaysia International Mask Festival in Kuala Lumpur

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Tradition 7

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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