George town: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through the Department of National Culture and Arts (JKKN), in collaboration with the Penang State Government and the National Pancha Seniloka Association (PANCHA), is proud to announce the launch of the Living Arts Culture Festival 2025 (LACF2025). This prestigious sixth-edition festival will transform the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lebuh Armenian, George Town, into a vibrant cultural showcase from October 3 to 5, 2025.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Official Launch of LACF2025 was officiated today by His Excellency The Governor of Penang, Tun Dato' Seri Utama Hj Ramli Ngah Talib, alongside YBhg. Dato' Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, the Secretary General of MOTAC. This marks the first time the festival has been held in Penang, signifying a strategic recognition of the state's cultural importance. The event features delegations from 10 nations, including Bulgaria, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Republic Korea, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, underscoring its pivotal role in soft diplomacy and international cooperation.