Comic Fiesta 2019

This is Comic Fiesta 2019, Malaysia's longest running and most epic comic, manga and cosplay convention. It was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on 21st and 22nd December. 

In all honesty, I walked straight into this event without knowing that it existed! And myyyyyy, was I  super glued amidst this unique crowd. Fascinated with their colorful costumes, even so, I was more envious of their confidence and pride in representing their beloved character. It must have cost them a fortune to dress up so meticulously, from the makeup down to the accessories. 

The heat did not bother me, even though sweat was trickling down my forehead and neck (ya ya ya, the whole of my body!). I was still adamant to take some photos today although the thick crowd did not make my mission any easier. Regardless of how little I know about this part of society, I enjoyed catching some shots of them. Just took A LOT of patience!

I walked away from this event with a clearer knowledge of who were Naruto, Kakashi and Master Roshi!!!

Sentul Park / Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)

In 1904, the Federated Malay States Railway built a complex of railway maintenance works here in Sentul known as the Central Railway Workshops, the largest in Malaya. It was in these workshops that railways carriages were assembled and serviced. The majority of the parts were also manufactured in the foundry, sawmills and workshops here. In their heyday, these workshops employed 2500 people.

Just before the end of WWII in 1945, these workshops were heavily bombed by British B-29 bombers because they were seen as a vital rail complex for the Japanese. After the war, the workshops were partially rebuilt but never regained their former prominence. Slowly, they became ruins.

This area is where the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) is located. There is also a private gated park next to KLPAC.  

Sentul Depot is an event space for rent now

Do you see the 'old' and the 'new'?

KUALA LUMPUR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (KLPAC)

Imagine this building used to be an old railway workshop!

Datuk Faridah Merican, Malaysia's theatre First Lady

Bye KLPAC...til we meet again for another play!