Eagerly Awaiting Samrah Festival and Malaysia Flower Fest 2008

Kuala Lumpur residents and tourists alike have a lot of exciting events to look forward to this July and August. These include Samrah Festival 2008 over at Bintang Walk and the first leg of the Malaysia Floral Fest at the Merdeka Square.

The annual Samrah Festival is held at this time of the year to welcome tourists from the Middle East. It is held in Bintang Walk along the Jalan Bukit Bintang shopping district. Bintang Walk is popular for its numerous shopping stores and boutiques, as well as its nightlife.

Samrah Festival will offer a series of concerts featuring local and Arabian artists and music. This year, it will be held over a period of four weekends on the following dates:

July 18 and 19

July 25 and 26

August 1 and 2

August 8 and 9

Meanwhile, this year’s Malaysia Floral Fest is themed “Colours of Harmony,” in celebration of the multi-racial groups living in unity and peace in the country. Expect to see colourful parades with floats displaying attractive blooms from across the nation and neighbouring countries.

The event is the first of its kind to be organised in Southeast Asia. It will feature bazaars, competitions, workshops, and exhibits, so make sure to check it out. The Malaysia Floral Fest is internationally acclaimed for its cultural significance and creativity, winning awards at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade in the United States.

The first part of the Malaysia Floral Fest, which is the Flora Run or the Florathon, will be held in Merdeka Square on July 20. The event will then be taken all around Klang Valley, which covers towns and cities across the state of Selangor:

July 26 – Flora Fest Parade (Putrajaya Boulevard, Putrajaya)
July 26-28 – Static Display of Floats (Putrajaya)
June 29-July 21 – Floral Photography Exhibition

Do not miss the Samrah Festival and Malaysia Floral Fest if you are headed for Kuala Lumpur in July and August. Book in advance at the hotel of your choice for more convenience.

The national capital has a wide array of hotels and motels, including the Olympic Hotel, that offer personalised services and reasonable rates. Avoid the hassle of long queues and spend your precious time on making memories in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

Hot Picks: 3 Places You Should Not Miss in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, a metropolis whose tourism has developed greatly over the past years influenced by world class tourist destinations it offers. The city surely has a large number of places to see and visit from popular Kuala Lumpur hotels, architectural structures, to gardens and zoos to museums to other leisure destinations like shopping malls, bars and restaurants. However, a 2 or 3 night stay will never get you to the entire city. Here are the top three places you shouldn’t miss in going around Kuala Lumpur:

Sunway Lagoon

A famous theme park for the thrills and spills it offer to tourists of all ages, Sunway Lagoon is considered one of Malaysia’s finest. It has Wild, Wild West where you can unleash your wild side as you experience cowboy-inspired rides such Buffalo Bill Coaster, Butch Cassidy's Trail and Colorado Splash. Another part of Sunway Lagoon is the World of Adventure that will surely take your breath away as you ride through tunnels, bobby traps and tarantulas. You can also take a boat ride down Pirate's Revenge, Malaysia's first and only 360-degree rotating pirate ship that swivels you 24 m up the ground. Lastly, take a journey through the Waters of Africa, the country’s only African-themed water park where amazing water adventure and rides await you.

Kuala Lumpur City Center

Kuala Lumpur’s haven for leisure, the City Center offers tourists a lot of things to see and do. Visit Petronas Twin Towers, Revolving Restaurant, fine bars and restaurants, and the famous KLCC Shopping Mall, the city’s main attraction.

National Museum

The National Museum or Muzium Negara, located just outside the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, and is Malaysia's premier museum showcasing variety of exhibits, dioramas and galleries that include historical relics and artifacts, cultural items, arts and handicrafts, flora and fauna, weapons and currencies. The building itself is a mix of traditional Malay and modern architecture, built in 1963. Outside, a restored old railway train greets visitors along with other old transportation vehicles such as the very first Proton Saga car, bullock carts and a vintage automobile.

The country’s hospitality industry, especially hotels in Kuala Lumpur is equally growing to accommodate the even growing number of tourists from different parts of the world who visit Malaysia whole year round. For most hotels in the city like Kuala Lumpur International Hotel, it is a commitment to welcome each and every guest and to give them a pleasurable and memorable stay while seeing and experiencing the wonders of Malaysia.