Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night

Name: Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Kuching

The Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night is a three-night cultural showcase held at the MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Organized by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), the event features diverse international performances including K-pop group XENEX from South Korea, Shaolin Kung Fu from China, and Japanese Taiko drumming, celebrating cultural bonds with friendship cities.

Date: Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Location: Kuching

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Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night

Event summary

Highlights

Performances by K-pop group XENEX from South Korea
Shaolin Kung Fu showcase from China
Japanese Taiko drumming by Sanshu Asuke Taiko
Traditional Chinese dances and music from various Chinese cities

The Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night is an annual three-night cultural showcase that takes place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at the MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park. Organized by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), this event is a highlight of the broader Kuching Festival, designed to celebrate and strengthen the bonds between Kuching South and its international friendship cities.

The showcase features a variety of performances from cultural groups representing friendship cities in South Korea, China, and Japan. Audiences can look forward to the popular K-pop group XENEX from Guro, South Korea, and a dynamic Shaolin Kung Fu demonstration from a Zhengzhou delegation in China. Japan's cultural heritage is represented by Sanshu Asuke Taiko, which will deliver a powerful Taiko drumming performance.

Additional Chinese cultural presentations include traditional dances from the Quanzhou delegation, reflecting the city's rich history, and a diverse array of traditional arts, music, string instruments, and vocal performances from the Zhenjiang delegation. Admission to all performances is free, and the shows are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM on July 31 and at 7:00 PM on August 1 and 2.

Practical details

Location described by the source: MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park; dayakdaily.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Kuching

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