What is Istana Budaya in Malaysia?
What is Istana Budaya in Malaysia?
Istana Budaya. The Istana Budaya or also known as the Palace of Culture, is Malaysia ‘s main venue for all types of theatre including musical theatre, operetta, classical concerts and opera from local and international performances. It is located in heart of Kuala Lumpur city, next to the National Art Gallery.
What makes Istana Budaya theatre hall Panggung Sari unique?
The Istana Budaya theatre hall Panggung Sari, with its unique design of royal boxes inspired by the windows of the traditional Rumah Melayu or Malay house, can accommodate up to 1,410 audiences at a time. Istana Budaya is also rated among the ten most sophisticated theatres in the world, and on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Is there wheelchair access at Istana Budaya?
Istana Budaya has facilities for wheelchairs, including a ramp in the lobby, an elevator with easy access to the keypad and designated for the disabled area. The sinks of all levels are also adapted.
Where is the palace of Culture in Malaysia?
The Palace of Culture is located at the junction of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Kuantan, at Jalan Tun Razak, near the National Gallery of Art and Lake Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur 50694, Malaysia . The unique design of this Cultural Centre, Istana Budaya, was based on some Malay cultural aspects.
