{
  "id": 9667036,
  "title": "#JOM: Citrawarna Speed Festival celebrates all things Malaysian",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/jom-citrawarna-speed-festival-celebrates-all-things-malaysian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:33:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/jom/2026/09/1540618/jom-citrawarna-speed-festival-celebrates-all-things-malaysian"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 commenced on September 23, merging Malaysia's cultural heritage with the excitement of motorsport. The event spanned three primary sites: IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, and Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA. Following the success of the previous year's edition, this version offers an innovative, interactive take on the festival. Strategic partners, including AMD, ASUS, and tourism authorities, played a crucial role in its organization. IOI City Mall Putrajaya hosted the festival in four zones: interactive motorsport simulations, information booths for tourism and culture, traditional art and live performances, and a cultural parade with virtual reality elements. Visitors at KLIA Terminal 1 and Sama-Sama Hotel could enjoy cultural dances, automotive displays, traditional games, and racing simulations. The festival culminated on October 3 with a vibrant parade featuring 1,500 dancers and performers, highlighting Malaysia's rich cultural diversity. The grand finale on October 4 saw a Lamborghini activation with around 100 high-performance supercars, marking a significant celebration of Malaysia's heritage and economic potential.",
  "summary": "THE Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 kicked off on Sept 23, presenting a unique fusion of Malaysia’s rich cultural arts and the thrill of motorsport. Running until Oct 4, it is centred across three main locations: IOI City Mall",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}