Social Events
The FIG Congress is also about networking, meeting old acquaintances and meeting new friends and colleagues from all over the world. The Welcome Reception was an excellent occasion to meet and greet in nice surroundings at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center.
Accompanying persons were offered a special full day tour designed for them in Kuala Lumpur and surroundings.
The Malaysian Evening/Foundation dinner was a cultural experience with Malaysian food, music and art&crafts. The cooks gave explanations to the various food that was placed at stations around the hall, and in-between the guests could walk around and make their own various crafts such as batik paintings, songket weaving, pewter smithing and henna art painting.