World Drums Festival 2008 is running from July 26 to August 2 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was first held last year, and seems like the Malaysian organiser is keen to make it an annual show.
The festival showcases traditional (and fusion) drum performances from around the world. The 2008 series feature teams from Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Venezuela.
Went to a road show at Berjaya Times Square yesterday, and it’s quite entertaining. Too bad it couldn’t attract that many visitors, perhaps because it’s a weekday. Some photos below…