Artsense Carnival 2026: Colours of Malaysia is placing children at the heart of Malaysia’s cultural and tourism narrative, using art as a platform to encourage a deeper appreciation of the country’s heritage, destinations and identity.

Co-organised by Artsense Edu Sdn Bhd (Artsense) and Megah Rise Mall, the carnival gives children the opportunity to showcase their interpretations of Malaysia. The creative direction of the carnival is driven entirely by children’s artwork and ideas, with support from Artsense teachers and the organising team.

The initiative aims to encourage families to discover Malaysia’s diverse culture, traditions and tourism offerings through a creative and engaging experience.

As part of the carnival, JCI Petaling Jaya is collaborating with Artsense on a drawing and colouring competition themed “Malaysia Through Your Eyes”. The competition will bring together 100 young participants, giving them an opportunity to express what Malaysia means to them through art.


Artsense Founder and Director Shawn Yap Chun Siong said the carnival is designed to give children a meaningful platform to express their understanding of Malaysia through creativity.

“Artsense Carnival is about giving children a platform to share their creativity and their perspective of Malaysia. Through their artwork, we hope they can discover and express the culture, places and stories that make our country unique,” said Shawn.

Held in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day celebrations, the carnival invites children and families to explore the country’s culture, heritage and identity through art.

Tourism Selangor is supporting the initiative as Strategic Partner, providing advisory, marketing and promotional support across tourism, arts and culture.

Tourism Selangor CEO Chua Yee Ling said the collaboration offers a fresh approach to promoting Selangor’s tourism by connecting families and younger audiences with the state’s cultural and tourism offerings.

“Tourism is not only about visiting places; it is also about understanding the stories, culture, heritage and identity behind those places. Through Artsense Carnival: Colours of Malaysia, we see an opportunity to present Selangor and Malaysia through the eyes of our younger generation, while encouraging families to discover and appreciate the destinations within their own state,” said Chua.

Megah Rise Mall, as co-organiser, provides an accessible community space where children and families can come together through art, culture and creative activities. The collaboration aims to strengthen community participation while creating opportunities for families to connect with Malaysia’s cultural heritage.


The carnival also aligns with the broader Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, which seeks to showcase the country’s destinations and cultural heritage. By engaging children and families through art, the organisers hope to encourage greater appreciation of local destinations and inspire Malaysians to explore the tourism and cultural offerings within their own country.

Golden Destination, the carnival’s Travel Partner, is supporting Artsense teachers in preparing the Sun Bear Workshop. The organisation is also working with Artsense Studio to guide and support children from the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) during the art activities. Its CSR team will further assist with on-site activities.

Beyond children’s artwork, the carnival will provide opportunities for local artists and creative entrepreneurs to showcase their work. NASOM will also feature artwork from the autism community as part of Artsense Studio’s CSR efforts, helping create a more inclusive platform for children, families and the creative community to connect through art and Malaysian culture.

Starting in Selangor, the initiative aims to lay the groundwork for Artsense Carnival to become an annual nationwide platform celebrating Malaysia’s diversity. Future editions are expected to target destinations including Melaka, Johor and Penang.

Through Artsense Carnival 2026: Colours of Malaysia, Artsense hopes to give the next generation a meaningful role in telling Malaysia’s story through their creativity, imagination and unique perspectives of the country they call home.

The initiative is supported by Tourism Malaysia and Tourism Selangor, with Megah Rise Mall as Co-organiser, Golden Destinations as Travel Partner and the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) as Charity Partner.

Other partners include Global Creative & Media Agency (GCMA) as Official Publicist, Signmastr Advertising as Printing Partner, and strategic partners Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC), Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA), Persatuan Usahawan Maju Malaysia (PUMM), Junior Chamber International Petaling Jaya (JCI PJ), and Malaysia Fashion, Modeling, and Pageant Association (MFMPA).

Media Partners are A One School and Pamame, while Performance Partners include Dance Zone Performing Arts Academy, DJs Playground and ChampsMan Academy. Collaboration Partners include Famous Amos, Fei Fei Crab Restaurant, Face Bar, Zoey’s Homemade, Tea’Sane, KS Innovative and Artopus.