KUALA LUMPUR: Citrawarna 2026 drew more than 700 international visitors from 12 countries, with participants from across Asia, Europe and beyond witnessing one of Malaysia's most celebrated cultural showcases under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
Visitors from China, India, Mauritius, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and France attended the event via specially curated travel packages.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the annual cultural showcase at Dataran Merdeka, with the three-day event featuring 3,500 performers representing states, three federal territories and the nation's multicultural communities in its signature Colours of Parade (Citra Perarakan).
The festival commenced with an opening performance, followed by the parade and a post-show performance, watched by spectators along Jalan Raja and at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (BSAS).
Also present was Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Citrawarna 2026 features four signature experiences: Colours of Parade, Colours of Flavour, Colours of Culture and Colours of Art.
The event includes more than 70 food and beverage offerings, over 20 cultural activity stations, and more than 10 arts and crafts booths throughout the three-day celebration.
Visitors were also invited to participate in hands-on activities, including batik painting, ketupat weaving and traditional culinary demonstrations led by artisans and cultural practitioners.
Contemporary performances were staged by Malaysian artistes including Wani Kayrie, Bulan Asryaff, Dr Soo Wincci, Santesh Kumar, Ernie Zakri, Aina Abdul and Kumpulan Balle-Balle.
This year's edition, themed Ritma Warisan, Nadi Nusa dan Bangsa (The Rhythm of Heritage, The Pulse of the Nation and the People), invites visitors to experience the many traditions, colours and stories that continue to shape the nation. - NST
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