Istana Budaya (Kuala Lumpur)
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Istana Budaya (Palace of Culture)
Jalan Tun Razak
50694 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone: (+603) 4026 5555
Fax: (+603) 4025 5975
Email: info@istanabudaya.gov.my
Website: www.istanabudaya.gov.my/
The Istana Budaya or The Palace of Culture, founded in September 1999, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theater, operetta, classical concert and opera from local and international performances. The idea of this state-of-the-art theater began with the proposal in 1964 to establish a cultural centre. The construction work began in 1995 and was completed three years later. It was built at a cost of RM210 million. It was officially opened by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed in 1999.
The building was designed by the local architect, Muhammad Kamar Ya'akub. The inspiration for the design is based on a traditional moon kite in flight. The turquoise folds on the roof and the intricate design of the foyer are just two of the interesting features of the building. The main building takes the shape of the 'sirih junjung', a traditional arrangement or a present made of betel leaves used during Malay weddings and welcoming ceremonies. Istana Budaya is aimed to raise the standard of the performing arts, to develop artistic excellence in theater, to popularize high quality theater productions, and to develop a higher sense of artistic appreciation.
Istana Budaya (Palace of Culture)
Jalan Tun Razak
50694 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone: (+603) 4026 5555
Fax: (+603) 4025 5975
Email: info@istanabudaya.gov.my
Website: www.istanabudaya.gov.my/
The Istana Budaya or The Palace of Culture, founded in September 1999, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theater, operetta, classical concert and opera from local and international performances. The idea of this state-of-the-art theater began with the proposal in 1964 to establish a cultural centre. The construction work began in 1995 and was completed three years later. It was built at a cost of RM210 million. It was officially opened by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed in 1999.
The building was designed by the local architect, Muhammad Kamar Ya'akub. The inspiration for the design is based on a traditional moon kite in flight. The turquoise folds on the roof and the intricate design of the foyer are just two of the interesting features of the building. The main building takes the shape of the 'sirih junjung', a traditional arrangement or a present made of betel leaves used during Malay weddings and welcoming ceremonies. Istana Budaya is aimed to raise the standard of the performing arts, to develop artistic excellence in theater, to popularize high quality theater productions, and to develop a higher sense of artistic appreciation.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istana_Budaya
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 3°10'27"N 101°42'13"E
- Pontian 262 km
- Singapore Science Centre 305 km
- Clarke Quay, Singapore 317 km
- Phuket FantaSea 653 km
- Thai Alangkarn Theater 1081 km
- Siam Square 1184 km
- Thailand Cultural Center 1186 km
- Siam Niramit 1186 km
- Central Plaza Udonthani 1589 km
- Hue Institute of Music 1612 km
- Kuala Lumpur General Hospital 0.4 km
- Titiwangsa Lake Garden 0.5 km
- Titiwangsa Lake 0.6 km
- Titiwangsa 0.9 km
- PDRM Golf Club, Titiwangsa 1.1 km
- Sewage Treatment Plant 1.3 km
- Old Kuala Lumpur 1.8 km
- Setapak & Wangsa Maju 4.4 km
- Gombak District 14 km
- Selangor 36 km
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