Street Markets & Festivals

Whether annual, seasonal or permanent, local street markets play a vital role in cultivating a strong community, In addition, street markets offer tourists a glimpse into local culture along with the opportunity to purchase handcrafted treasures from their travels.

Street market
07-14-18 The tourist area surrounding the Central Market was filled with street markets.
Chinatown street market
07-14-18 The vibrant street market is a main attraction within the KL Chinatown.
Central Market street vendors
07-14-18 Street markets were prominent in Kuala Lumpur's tourist district.
Local street market
07-14-18 Outside of the tourist district, the KL street market takes on a local flavor; Sayangi KL = Love KL and Aidilfitri is an Islamic celebration. The Muslim community in Malaysia and all over the world celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, or also known as Hari Raya Puasa, to conclude the Ramadan holy month of fasting. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is regarded as a merry celebration as it marks a person’s triumph and success on discipline and self-resistance which symbolizes refinement and rebirth. Info from Wonderful Malaysia (http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/faq/hari-raya-puasa-hari-raya-aidilfitri.htm)