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2025 Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur: Don’t Miss These Must-See Performances!
Festive Happenings For All The Family
Get ready for an electrifying start to the Chinese New Year as Kuala Lumpur’s lion dance troupes dazzle the city with their vibrant performances! With the rhythmic beats of the drum, eye-popping flamboyance, and jaw-dropping skill, the Lion Dance has been a beloved tradition for over 1,000 years—symbolizing the warding off of evil spirits and ushering in good fortune.
As the lions leap, twirl, and scale towering poles, they bring energy and excitement to every corner of the city, especially in malls where the crowds gather to witness this awe-inspiring spectacle. The roar of drums and crackling firecrackers are the perfect soundtrack to the festivities, making these performances a must-see for locals and visitors alike.
We’ve rounded up the best spots in Kuala Lumpur to catch these lively and exhilarating performances in the lead-up to Chinese New Year!
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1 MONT’ KIARA: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 12 & 16, 4pm; January 18 & February 9, 2pm
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1 UTAMA SHOPPING CENTER: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 4; 8pm, January 5, 5pm; January 12 & 19, 8pm; January 26, 3pm; January 29, 2pm & 5pm; January 30, 3pm; February 1 & 3, 3pm
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AVENUE K SHOPPING MALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 11, 5:30pm; January 24, 12pm & January 29, 12pm
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CITTA MALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 18, 4pm; January 26, 2pm
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IOI CITY MALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 11, 18, 26 & February 9, 5pm; January 29 & February 1, 7pm
Where: Click here for details
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IOI MALL PUCHONG: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 12, 25, 29 & February 8, 5pm; February 1, 6pm
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IPC SHOPPING CENTER: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 26, 4pm; January 29, 11:30am; February 2, 4pm
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JAYA SHOPPING CENTER: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 18, February 8 & 12, 12pm
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KL GATEWAY MALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 15 & 22, 1pm
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MELAWATI MALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: TBC
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MID VALLEY MEGAMALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 12, 13, 18, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, February 1, 2, & 6 at 12:30pm; January 11, 19, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, February 1, 2 & 6 at 6pm; February 4 at 10:30am
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PARADIGM MALL: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: TBC
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SUNGEI WANG PLAZA: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 29, 30, February 1 & 2 at 1pm & 3pm; February 7 at 11:30am
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SURIA KLCC: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 19, 26, 29, 30, February 2 & 9 at 5pm
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THE CURVE: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 29, 30, February 1 & 2 at 3:30pm
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3 DAMANSARA: Chinese New Year Lion Dance Schedules In Kuala Lumpur 2025
Where To Watch Chinese New Year Lion Dance In Kuala Lumpur 2025When: January 5, 25 & February 8 at 2:30pm
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