Culture Tag - Happy Go KL

Arts
Culture

TravelMama
May 10, 2023

Our favourite art galleries in Kuala Lumpur

Art galleries are an important element of a city’s cultural landscape, and Kuala Lumpur is no exception. The city boasts a growing number of art galleries that…

Culture
Heritage
Kuala Lumpur

Happy Go KL
March 28, 2023

A heritage walk through Brickfields

When I mention the neighbourhood of Brickfields, some of us may merely think of the colourful main shopping road Jalan Tun Sambanthan. This street is…

Culture
Food
Ramadan

ActiveMama
March 9, 2023

Icip-Icip Kampungku Ramadan buffet at Eastin Hotel

Ramadan is around the corner! Coming up are fantastic food morsels to tantalise the taste buds. Eateries will be outdoing one another, having a huge…

Charity
Culture
Food

VentureMama
December 19, 2022

The Afghan lunch at Greater Action

Who needs a fancy party to have a good time? I certainly don’t need a silver fork to enjoy good food. The Afghan lunch experience,…

Christmas
Culture

Happy Go KL
December 13, 2022

Christmas celebrations around the world

All over the world, Christmas is celebrated in a different, unique way. How is it like to celebrate Christmas in Brazil, and how is it…

Culture
Festivals
Food

BananaMama
August 23, 2022

Mooncake gifts with a Peranakan twist, by Grand Hyatt KL and Melinda Looi

Happy Go KL was invited to Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s launch of their 2022 mooncake gift sets. For this Mid-Autumn festival, they are back with…

Culture
Kuala Lumpur
Museums

SpanglishMama
June 23, 2022

A dazzling time at the Museum of Illusions, Kuala Lumpur

If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to pass a few hours with the family, then the Museum of Illusions Kuala Lumpur could…

Culture
Kuala Lumpur
Restaurants

CuddlyMama
November 23, 2021

The Zhongshan Building – The Art & Research Hub

Imagine a place whereby one can not only enjoy the beautiful ambience, but also feel the connection with what it represents to you. Wouldn’t that…

Culture
Kuala Lumpur

Happy Go KL
August 2, 2021

“If you believe in something, you have to roll up your sleeves and be ready to get your hands dirty.” Faridah Merican – KLPAC

Happy Go KL spoke with Mrs. Faridah Merican, the Co-Founder and Executive Producer of The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), the Performing Arts Centre…

Culture

KaraokeMama
July 13, 2021

A trip to Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

It’s rare that we have a family day out and the adults enjoying it as much as the kids. Our trip to Royal Selangor Visitor…

Culture
Kids

Happy Go KL
April 20, 2021

World Book Day: our favourite children’s books

On Friday 23 April 2021 it is World Book Day! Officially named World Book and Copyright Day by UNESCO, it is a great opportunity to…

Celebrations
Chinese New Year
Culture

MakanMama
February 9, 2021

The 15 days of Chinese New Year

Did you know that each of the 15 days throughout Chinese New Year is allocated for a specific purpose? I certainly didn’t know about some…

Celebrations
Chinese New Year
Culture

DIYMama
February 8, 2021

Ang pow: how much do you give?

Chinese New Year is usually about family gatherings – sadly, not this year though – yummy food, cookies and snacks and of course giving out…

Celebrations
Chinese New Year
Culture

DIYMama
February 4, 2021

Chinese New Year traditions

Chinese New Year is celebrated in a big way here in Malaysia. As with any festival, there are plenty of to-dos prior to the actual…

Culture
Festivals

Happy Go KL
September 21, 2020

Tales of the Mid Autumn Festival

It is traditionally believed that on this day, the moon is the fullest, and brightest of the year. The Mid Autumn Festival is the traditional…

Culture
Museums

Happy Go KL
September 14, 2020

Top 5 museums in Selangor

Do you know these nifty boutique museums in Selangor? Tourism Selangor has put this list of museums together. With Malaysia Day coming up, why not…

Culture
Heritage
Hotels

Happy Go KL
September 9, 2020

Snapshot: Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion, Georgetown

SNAPSHOTS is a series of short and sweet articles about great places and cool activities we find too good not to share with you. Here’s…

Culture
Day trips
Museums

Chaimama
August 30, 2020

Port Dickson: the Army Museum

Port Dickson is good for a quick drive for a weekend at the beach, some spa relaxation or simply, to discover new hiking trails. It is…

Culture
Festivals

DIYMama
August 24, 2020

The Hungry Ghost Festival: tales and taboos

Would you turn around when you feel someone is tapping you on the shoulder? During the Hungry Ghost Festival, best to ignore it… Read more…

Culture
Festivals
Kuala Lumpur

Chaimama
February 1, 2020

Tips for visiting Batu Caves at Thaipusam

The start of the year has been like a whirlwind of festivities. This week Hindu devotees of Lord Murugan, son of creator Lord Shiva, celebrate…

Chinese New Year
Culture
Festivals

Happy Go KL
January 8, 2020

Where to see lion dance in KL

We love watching lion dance, especially the acrobatic ones – who doesn’t! This time of the year my kids also love to spot lion dance…

Culture
Travelling with kids

SpanglishMama
November 13, 2019

Exploring Ho Chi Minh City – a city that seldom sleeps

Eleven years ago, almost to the day, I boarded the plane from KL in the hope of exploring Ho Chi Minh City with my new…

Chinese New Year
Culture
Expat life

Happy Go KL
November 13, 2019

Chinese New Year in KL

Chinese New Year is almost here. Even if you are not celebrating it yourself, like with all Malaysian holidays, the festive spirit is very contagious.…

Culture
Kuala Lumpur

Cameramama
November 5, 2019

Snapshot: Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman in KLCC

SNAPSHOTS: a series of short and sweet articles about great places and cool activities in Kuala Lumpur we find too good not to share with…

Culture
Festivals
Kuala Lumpur

Chaimama
October 16, 2019

Visit Brickfields for Deepavali

There is no better time to go to Brickfields in KL than Deepavali, which falls on 27 October this year. Depavali or Diwali, a Sanskrit…

Culture