Colombia in Malaysia: A Celebration at LaLaport BBCC on 17 and 18 July 2026
The Embassy de Colombia en Malaysia presents "Colombia in Malaysia - A Celebration," a two-day cultural festival at Rooftop Garden, LaLaport BBCC on 17 and 18 July 2026. The event features a free salsa workshop, a live salsa show by the Ensalsate Dance Group, and a two-day cultural bazaar showcasing Colombian, Latin-American, and Malaysian crafts and flavours. Admission is free for all visitors.
Free Salsa Workshop on 17 July 2026
The festival opens on Friday, 17 July 2026 at 7:00 PM with a free salsa workshop at the Central Rooftop Garden, Level 4. Attendees can learn salsa moves in an open, family-friendly setting. The cultural bazaar also runs on both days, offering handwoven straw tote bags, patterned textiles, and artisanal crafts that highlight Colombian and Latin-American weaving traditions alongside Malaysian craftwork.
Live Salsa Show by Ensalsate Dance Group on 18 July 2026
On 18 July 2026 at 7:00 PM, the Ensalsate Dance Group takes the stage for a live salsa show. The bazaar continues through the second day, featuring woven handbags in various patterns and colours, round woven bowls with spiral designs, and colourful pom-pom flip-flops, all reflecting traditional artisanal techniques from the region.
Miss Coco Coffee at the Bazaar
Miss Coco operates a stall at the festival serving coffee and non-coffee beverages. Coffee options include Caramel Lemon, White, Iced White, Black, and Iced Black, priced at 14.00. Non-coffee drinks such as Kombucha, Iced Chocolate, and Hot Chocolate start at 16.00. The stall features freshly roasted coffee beans and branded cups for festival-goers.
The Colombia in Malaysia festival runs at the Central Rooftop Garden, Level 4, LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Both days offer free admission, making it accessible for families and friends to experience Colombian culture in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.