While many Malaysians are gearing up to balik kampung for the Chinese New Year holidays, others plan on staying put in the city. Those not returning to their hometowns won’t miss out on the festive vibes, however, as magnificently-decorated malls across the Klang Valley will keep them plugged in to the Year of the Tiger spirit.
The malls listed below are decked up in opulent and unique decorations to allow patrons to fully immerse themselves in the cheerful and lavish celebration.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Centre Court is lavishly embellished with a magnificent interpretation of Chinese culture. The mall welcomes guests to a Prosperous, Bountiful, and Joyful Chinese New Year Celebration with an abundance of auspicious Chinese lanterns, magnificent cherry blossom trees, and lovely facets of traditional Chinese culture.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil hosted a variety of performances and events, including the Lion Dance and Traditional Chinese Dance. This holiday season, the mall is offering a variety of treats, including live performances, tenant promotions, one-of-a-kind presents, customer redemptions, and more.
For further information, visit Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s website and get exclusive deals for this year’s Chinese New Year!
Intermark Mall
Intermark Mall’s Chinese New Year décor, themed ‘Opera Opulence,’ was inspired by the beauty and cultural history of Chinese opera. Intermark’s Oriental decorations and Carven Ong’s tasteful Chinese fashion will transport you to the pinnacle of Chinese culture.
You may also see an exhibition of sumptuous and magnificent Chinese opera costumes from a private collection. The show, which is filled with glistening and exquisite costumes, aims to educate visitors about Chinese opera’s rich history; as well as explore the complicated patterns, concise symbols, and brilliant colours that reflect Chinese opera character archetypes.
Visit intermark-mall.com for more information on ‘Opera Opulence’ activities and promotions.
Fahrenheit 88
This Year of the Tiger, Fahrenheit88 is offering shoppers yet another unique festive experience. The Four Arts of qín (琴), qí (棋), shū (书), and huà (画) – the ancient Chinese intellectual ambitions of mastery of music, strategy, calligraphy, and painting – are being reimagined in Arts In Harmony, which runs from now through February 15, 2022. You may also use the guqin (seven-string instrument) to shoot Instagram-worthy pictures, play chess, try your hand at calligraphy, and appreciate classic Chinese artworks.
What better way to spend your angpows than at Fahrenheit 88, where you’ll find incredible fashion finds and unbelievable bargains to mix and match your Chinese New Year ensembles! You can literally shop till you drop for the ultimate CNY fit, with brands like Lovisa, Swatch, and Bernard Chandran’s Vintageholic Collection.
Customers who spend a minimum of RM188 in a single transaction at Fahrenheit88 can receive a Blessing Fragrance Sachet. With collected receipts of RM80 and more from specialty retailers; or RM150 and above from Brands Outlet, Sephora, and Uniqlo, shoppers may participate in another exciting activity to complement the season: a Lucky Angpow Dip to earn different shopping coupons and 2 hours’ free parking.
Sungei Wang Plaza
As the year of the Tiger draws near, Sungei Wang Plaza welcomes everyone to join in the celebrations of “The Fantasy of Taiko.” The plaza has been modified into a “Kawaii” space with red Chinese lanterns, flower blossom trees, gold ingots, and vivid red ornaments, with the theme “The Fantasy of Taiko” – an indication for people to be energised with strength, boldness, and personal taste in this year’s Chinese New Year.
From now until February 20, 2022, the iconic mall will host thrilling events to celebrate a Kawaii New Year 2022 with aspirations of good health and success with our décor, redemption, and a plethora of performances.
Visit the Sungei Wang Plaza website for further information.
Suria KLCC
Suria KLCC dazzles with its Chinese New Year decorations, which bring the quintessential element of Chinese history and culture – the ancient Chinese Grand Palace. Located in the Centre Court, the palace has stone-carved imperial guardian lions, traditional Chinese garden pavilions, the lotus pond, beautiful hanging red lanterns, the classic pink cherry blossoms, and intricate architecture to provide a magnificent and grandiose view for Instagrammable photos.
After wandering around the Grand Palace, step out to see the true beauty of Suria KLCC’s Chinese pagoda. Get a magnificent view of this wonderful and majestic structure at night all lit up – a perfect shot for you to adorn your Instagram feed.
Visit Suria KLCC’s website for more information.
Alamanda Shopping Centre
If you can’t get enough of the royal sensation coursing through your veins, head to Alamanda Mall, where the Chinese Royal Palace is completely decked up in the Centre Court. An abundance of cherry blossom trees are artfully planted to generate an aura of celebration for those Instagram-worthy moments. The North and South wings are dolled up in bright red lanterns, and the roofs of the mall’s push carts will be emblazoned with Chinese New Year greetings.
Those who spend at least RM600 in two receipts at specialty stores will receive an Alamanda Fashion voucher and a food tray right away. Those who spend at least RM1,500 in two receipts from specialty stores may be eligible for additional rewards. Shoppers may also win a RM60 Alamanda Fashion voucher or a Jute Bag in addition to the Fashion Voucher and lunch tray.
Visit Alamanda’s website for more information.
Sunway Pyramid
In keeping with the mall’s year-end theme of ‘#100 Blessings,’ fortune 福 (Fú) and family 家(Jiā); Sunway Pyramid’s Chinese New Year decorations steal the show. Red lanterns and traditional Chinese buildings line the LG2 Blue Concourse in brilliant red – the colour of wealth – from now until February 13th, with the letter 福 (Fú) gracing the main structure.
Sunway Pyramid is introducing a digital aspect to the celebration as a unique online to offline experience to support safe festivities. Shoppers may customize a personalised Chinese New Year message to send to their relatives and friends by scanning a special QR code.
Don’t just roam about there; Sunway Pyramid is offering its customers even more reasons to rejoice with a special collaboration that links in this year’s Chinese zodiac with Tigger, one of Disney’s most popular characters from Winnie the Pooh. The LG2 Orange Concourse will be converted into a Disney Tsum Tsum paradise from now until February 20, 2022, with lots of picture opportunities, games, and fun events to make the Year of the Tiger one to treasure.
Without the adorable plushies, a Tsum Tsum-themed event is never complete! Aeon’s shop area features a variety of Disney Tsum Tsum products for customers to purchase and take home as a souvenir of the event.
For more information on Sunway Pyramid’s ‘#100 Blessings’ Chinese New Year promotion and Disney’s Year of Tigger campaign, visit their website.
1 Utama Shopping Centre
This Chinese New Year, let the spirit of your inner tiger loose at 1 Utama Shopping Centre! 1 Utama is hosting a “Regal Kingdom of Spring”, where shoppers will be drawn to the striking 20-foot Gold-Plated Tiger perched regally on a massive rock mountain towering over the other zodiacs, emanating auspiciousness through a roaring Reunion of 12 Legendary Golden Zodiac Animals brought to life at LG Oval concourse.
Check out 1 Utama’s website for additional information on their CNY activities and promos.
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