Sun arts and culture carnival is taking place at Bukit Layang-Layang, Pasir Gudang, Johor from the 11th to 12th May 2013 from 10am to 7pm. This free admission event, Karnival Seni Kreatif Kita, is organised by My Performing Arts Agency in collaboration with the National Department for Culture and Arts.

As their webcast says it is suitable for ages 1-109 with 300 artists giving 30 performances.

Performers include: Najwa Latif

Azmyl Yunor and The Siggarettes

There are also workshops you have to register for in advance [link removed], such as: Modern dance workshop by Slashoot; and Zapin and Joget Workshop by Aswara Dance Company.

Karnival Seni Kreatif Kita has been identified as an Entry Point Project under the Economic Transformation Programme NKEA Communications Content and Infrastructure targeted to elevate and ramp up development of the local performing arts industry. This event is a nationwide initiative making its debut in Johor before travelling to other parts on Malaysia in 2013. Performers and participants at the event will be engaging with the local community through various performances, highlighting the rich cultural diversity of the country in one venue.

Related: The 9th Johor Bahru Arts Festival September, 2012 – 18th Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, Johor, Malaysia – Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur