February KL events: Thaipusam & more

3 Feb 2012

February events in Kuala Lumpur include:

Thaipusam - Hindu festival with self-mutilation (06-08/02, 06:00-23:00);
Future Travel Experiences Asia – travel expo at Seri Pacific Hotel (08/01, 08:30-17:30);
Namito Live – house and trance at Sultan Lounge (13/02, from 20:00);

February 06-08: Thaipusam
Where: Little India to Batu Caves
When: 06:00-23:00
Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar and is normally
held during the last week of January or the beginning of February. During this celebration, a pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga on a silver chariot led by more then 60 Kavadis from Little India to the Batu Caves atop just outside of the city.

February 08: Future Travel Experiences Asia 2012
Where: Seri Pacific Hotel, Jalan Putra.
When: 08:30 - 17:30
Through an outstanding conference, exhibition and social programme, Future Travel Experience Asia will provide inspiration on potential future practices, plus detailed case studies on the range of approaches available, and how to successfully implement these technologies and practices so airlines, airports, handlers, cruise operators, government agencies, rail authorities, destination partners and industry providers can make the best possible decisions regarding the evolution of passenger and baggage processing methods, and other offerings relating to improving the overall passenger experience.

February 13: Namito Live
Where: Sultan Lounge
When: from 20:00
Namito's enigmatic style combines the early energy and positivity of trance with the virtues of techno and house to create a very unique musical vision. As Namtrak, he currently reinvents himself in a more reduced context. And 2009 saw the release of Namito’s first ever LP, “Eleven”.

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