Third Venezuelan Week In Conjunction With KL Festival

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Third Venezuelan Week will be held here in conjunction with the KL Festival 2008 from June 29 to July 9.

"This year, a wide selection of cultural activities will be held during celebration in conjunction with the KL Festival and in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority, Qba Latin Bar & Grill and Soka Gakkai Malaysia," a statement from the Venezuelan Embassy said.

A salsa band, dance performances, handicraft and photography exhibitions, would be featured during the week-long event, it said.

In addition, a business seminar, Venezuelan film festival and cuisine would also be showcased at various venues.

"Since 2006, the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Malaysia has proposed to organize the Venezuelan Week yearly in commemoration of Venezuela's Independence Day," it said.

-- BERNAMA

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