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Every Wednesday night at 9pm, a small group gathers quietly outside Bijou Café in Ara Damansara
No banners. No loudspeakers. Just an unspoken agreement: let's walk, not rush.
They call themselves the Bijou Slow Lane Society. And true to the name, they're not there to train for a marathon.
It's exactly what it sounds like — a bunch of people taking things slow, on purpose. To stroll through the neighbourhood and maybe remember what it's like to breathe again.
Everyone is welcome. No pace to keep, no rules to follow.
The movement (or rather, the gentle stroll) was co-founded by Abang Aiie and Lara, familiar faces to anyone who's spent time at Bijou Café.
What began as a casual idea between friends slowly turned into a weekly rhythm, attracting those craving a moment of pause in their busy lives.
The slow-paced walk takes participants through the calm, tree-lined streets of Ara Damansara, where conversations flow as naturally as the pace.
It's a space to decompress, meet new faces, or just quietly observe the night around you
Rain or shine, the walk happens.
Whether you're a burnt-out nine-to-fiver, a new parent craving adult conversation, or someone who simply hates the gym, the Bijou Slow Lane Society gives you permission to be present, not perfect.
So, if you're free on a Wednesday night, this might just be your new weekly ritual
You don't need to be fit, fast, or even particularly talkative. Just swing by Bijou Café in Ara Damansara at 9pm, and follow the slow crowd.
Whether you come once or every week, the door (and the sidewalk) is always open.
Address
Ara Permata, 1, Jalan PJU 1A/42A,
Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Time
Every Wednesday, 9pm
