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17th Latin America Festival

Name: 17th Latin America Festival
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Kuala Lumpur

The 17th Latin America Festival will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, at Low Yat Park, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Embassies (GRULAC) in Malaysia, the event celebrates vibrant cultural performances, music, dance, and diverse cuisine from eight Latin American countries.

Date: Sep 27, 2026
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Status: Starts today

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Event summary

Highlights

Cultural performances and traditional dances from Latin America and Malaysia
Traditional food and beverages from eight Latin American countries
Raffle with prizes including a flight to Latin America
Funds raised support MyKasih Foundation and The Lost Food Project (LFP)

The 17th Latin America Festival promises a day of cultural immersion, featuring music and diverse traditional dances from across Latin America, complemented by traditional Malaysian performances. Visitors can explore booths from the eight participating countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay—each offering traditional food and beverages to experience the region's varied culinary delights.

Emphasizing friendship, diversity, and unity, the festival, organized by GRULAC in Malaysia, aims to foster a multicultural community. A special raffle will be held, with prizes such as a round-trip economy-class ticket to a Latin American country, courtesy of Turkish Airlines and Plaza Low Yat.

Significantly, all proceeds from the Latin American Festival will benefit two local charities, MyKasih Foundation and The Lost Food Project (LFP), supporting vital work in food aid, education, and environmental sustainability.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Low Yat Park; www.bernama.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Kuala Lumpur

Organizer — source statement: The festival, organised by the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Embassies (GRULAC) in Malaysia, namely Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay; www.bernama.com

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.