--- title: "eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur Opens Its Doors On Dec 17 & Sees Long Queues On Its First Day" url: https://weirdkaya.com/eslite-spectrum-kuala-lumpur-opening/ date: 2022-12-19 modified: 2022-12-19 lang: en author: "Yu Ang Tan" description: "eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur officially opened its doors at The Starhill on 17th December 2022 and stayed open until 1 am in what it dubbed a “Sleepless Saturday” to offer..." categories: - "Events" - "Fun" - "Lifestyle" tags: - "eslite spectrum" - "grand opening eslite spectrum" - "Malaysia" - "Starhill Eslite Spectrum" image: https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/eslite-spectrum-kuala-lumpur-opens-its-doors-on-dec-17-sees-long-queues-on-its-first-day.png word_count: 695 --- # eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur Opens Its Doors On Dec 17 & Sees Long Queues On Its First Day *eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur* officially opened its doors at The Starhill on 17th December 2022 and stayed open until 1 am in what it dubbed a “Sleepless Saturday” to offer book lovers an extended opportunity to experience the grand opening celebration.  ![In conjunction with the grand opening, book fairs titled “Prologue: Read” and the “Five Senses of The Heart” have been announced; these follow the theme of RASA, which is the Bahasa Malaysia word for ‘feeling’.](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/grand-opening-of-eslite-spectrum.jpg)Photo provided by eslite spectrum ## First flagship store in Southeast Asia In her welcome address, the Chairperson of *eslite Corporation,* Ms. Mercy Wu noted that *eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur *is their first flagship store in Southeast Asia.  > **“Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude. We sincerely hope that *eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur *will become a place of humanistic care and fun exploration. [...] I look forward to curating cross-cultural, -sector and -language experiences to realise arts and cultural exchanges in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysians," she said.** *eslite* now operates 48 stores in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Suzhou, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur. ![An urban literary trail highlights 17 diverse literary giants from 17 culturally rich cities around the world](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/an-urban-literary-trail-highlights-17-diverse-literary-giants-from-17-culturally-rich-cities-around-the-world.jpg)Photo provided by eslite spectrum In a PR release sighted by WeirdKaya, it claims that the *eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur* is a cultural venue that offers a diverse, multilingual reading experience, exclusive stationery from all over the world, unique products that are both cultural and creative, lifestyle trends, art exhibitions, and performances, as well as world-class coffee, all under one roof. ## Long queue spotted on the first day The Grand Opening of *eslite spectrum* also sees a long queue from members of the public. When asked, many Malaysians shared that they are excited about the opening of *eslite spectrum* as a place for them to read and think. Video provided by eslite specturm. ## The Starhill warmly welcomes eslite spectrum Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, Executive Chairman of YTL Corporation also extends the company's heartiest congratulations to *eslite* on the grand opening. > **"We are privileged to be part of the two-year journey in setting up this creative art and cultural destination. I am confident eslite spectrum will be the top destination of choice for locals and tourists alike in search of good books and everything creative," he said.** Located on the first floor of The Starhill in Bukit Bintang, *eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur* has turned to Italo Calvino’s iconic novel, Invisible Cities, for design inspiration. ![In conjunction with the grand opening, book fairs titled Prologue Read and the Five Senses of The Heart have been announced; these follow the theme of RASA, which is the Bahasa Malaysia word for ‘feeling’.](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/in-conjunction-with-the-grand-opening-book-fairs-titled-prologue-read-and-the-five-senses-of-the-heart-have-been-announced-these-follow-the-theme-of-rasa-which-is-the-bahasa-malaysia-word-for-feeling.jpg)In conjunction with the grand opening, book fairs titled “Prologue: Read” and the “Five Senses of The Heart” have been announced; these follow the theme of RASA, which is the Bahasa Malaysia word for ‘feeling’. The escalator rides up into a tunnel-like entrance is a befitting prelude to the *eslite* adventure that awaits, beginning with artist Benrei Huang’s rabbit sculpture Nini, who stands watch over the entrance to four themed spaces, namely the **City of Arches, The** **Floating City**, the **City of Rippling Waves**, and the **City of Eternal Day. **  ![Benrei Huang’s rabbit sculpture Nini stands watch over the entrance to four themed spaces in eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/benrei-huangs-rabbit-sculpture-nini-stands-watch-over-the-entrance-to-four-themed-spaces-in-eslite-spectrum-kuala-lumpur.jpg)Benrei Huang’s rabbit sculpture Nini stands watch over the entrance to four themed spaces in eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur. Photo provided by eslite spectrum ## More than 30 art and cultural activities scheduled It is also understood that there is more than 30 art and cultural activities have been scheduled to celebrate *eslite spectrum Kuala* *Lumpur’s* grand opening. > **"First up are special talks and performances by publisher *Hung-Tze, Jan,* writers Betty Wu and Wei Ye, as well as singer Victor Wong during the weekend of 17th and 18th December."** **Special sharing sessions over the Christmas and New Year holidays will feature critically acclaimed Malaysian Chinese writer King Ban Hui; best-selling author Peter Su; Malaysian lawyer and writer Toh Harnniann, Malaysian miniature artist Lim Pui Wan, who once appeared on a show alongside "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds; as well as Golden Horse Award Best Original Film Song Winner, Zee Avi.** These luminaries of their respective fields will share their healing, growth, and adventures gained from their individual creative journeys. **Meanwhile, making a special appearance at the New Year's Eve "Sleepless Saturday" event will be popular writer Huang Shan Liao, who won *eslite bookstore's* best-selling title of the year with his first teen romance novel "If You Never Say Goodbye”, as well as Malaysian singer Zee Avi. ** They will be joined by Malaysian musician Keon Chia; world-renowned picture book illustrator and writer Jimmy Liao’s art exhibition; Christmas carols, children's storytelling sessions, string quartets, jazz performances, handicraft workshops and many other exciting activities.  --- It’s unrelated to the article but here’s our brand-new podcast – [Talk Je Lah](https://open.spotify.com/show/4IelMkYKBjhrIiYp4bdIjC?si=e-nHjzc7QjWXZgsQPMrsvw&dl_branch=1)! ---