15th Latin American Festival At BB Park

PRESS RELEASE
Sunday, 6 October 2024

15th Latin American Festival at bbpark on Sunday, 6 October 2024

The vibrant and highly anticipated 15th Latin American Festival returns to bbpark at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

“We are honoured to host the 15th edition of the Latin American Festival, a tradition we have proudly supported since the 2011. Just like previous years, attendees can look forward to a vibrant day filled with engaging activities and the authentic flavours of all eight Latin American countries. This festival continues to strengthen the bonds between Latin American nations and Malaysia, offering Malaysians a unique opportunity to understand and embrace diverse cultures. We are committed to seeing this event flourish in the future, helping to further transform bbpark into a dynamic cultural hub for both local and international events.” – Douglas Crichton, Area Director of Plaza Low Yat.

Ms Ooi Lee Ping, Director of Group Marketing, Sales & Business Development and Operations of Federal Hotels International said “Our annual Latin American Festival is back and promises all the thrills in its 15th annual outing. bbpark will once again play host for thirteen consecutive years to the vibrant colors and pulsating vibes of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our journey begun in 2011 when Federal Hotels International together with Plaza Low Yat and bbpark collaborate with the Latin American and Caribbean (GRULAC) Embassies and the Latin Women’s Association on the 3rd Latin American Fest held for the very first time at bbpark on Sunday, 22 May 2011, in line with bbpark’s “celebration of life, art, food, music, dance and culture. The annual Latin American Festival is a testament to the enduring friendship and cultural exchange between Malaysia and Latin America. It is a living testament where the world can come together to share its many colourful cultural diversity with the local and expatriate communities as well as domestic and international tourists alike at bbpark, which will continue to be the place for entertainment, dining, social as well as the heart & soul of cultural promotion in the heart of Bukit Bintang. Malaysia is blessed with rich cultural diversity. The promotion of various festivities and cultural elements will further boost tourism and in this spirit, the 15th Latin American will spice up Bukit Bintang and Kuala Lumpur City once again, and making Bukit Bintang Central even livelier as Bukit Bintang has always been the popular tourist hotspot in Kuala Lumpur.” “

This one-day event celebrates the diversity of culture, food and rhythms of Latin America and the Caribbean, a great opportunity for all to experience the rich culture, arts & crafts, music & dance, as well as have a delicious taste and flavors of each of these vibrant Latin America and Caribbean Countries from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.”

“We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to the City Hall of Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), for granting us authorization for the road closure, in addition to our partner from Malaysian Red Crescent as well as sponsors from Bluestar AMG and Ethiopian Airlines.” Adding to the excitement, attendees can enter the festival’s lucky draw by purchasing raffle tickets, which will be available throughout the event. A special raffle will be held in the evening, featuring exciting prizes including a round-trip economy ticket to either São Paulo or Buenos Aires, courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines, along with other attractive prizes sponsored by Plaza Low Yat and Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur.

Join us for a day of celebration, as we celebrate 15 years of bringing the vibrant culture of Latin America to Bukit Bintang, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.