Cover CNY decorations at Suria KLCC shopping mall (Photo: Andy Kho)
CNY decorations at Suria KLCC shopping mall (Photo: Andy Kho)
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Get into the Chinese New Year mood at these beautifully decorated shopping malls near you
With less than a month left to Chinese New Year, Kuala Lumpur’s most popular malls are in full swing, fronting stunning auspicious decorations, delicious food selections, and many exciting activities for families, visitors and revellers alike to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in swinging style.
From The Exchange TRX to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, be sure to hit up these superb hang-out spots in Kuala Lumpur to feast your eyes on beautiful decor, shop for delicious CNY goodies, and enjoy a host of thrilling experiences to kick off the Spring Festival with merriment and joy.
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The Exchange TRX
Above Photo; The Exchange TRX
Photo; The Exchange TRX
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From now till February 18, visitors to the popular Exchange TRX will be taken on an extraordinary journey through time with The Silk Story, an immersive installation exploring the significance of silk and its role in binding different communities together this Chinese New Year. Guests can also join in the festive fun at this trendy shopping complex via exciting cultural performances, including a Chinese Music Ensemble and a riveting Dragon Dance.
See also: Experience ‘The Silk Story’ with The Exchange TRX this Lunar New Year
The Gardens Mall Kuala Lumpur
Above Photo: The Gardens Mall
Above Photo: The Gardens Mall
Photo: The Gardens Mall
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This year, The Gardens Mall takes inspiration from 1970s Malaysia, transforming the ground floor of the mall into a nostalgic wonderland filled with familiar kopitiam settings, tiffin carrier-inspired Chinese lanterns, a traditional medical hall, and a Wishing Tree of Harmony to hang red tags and toss a coin into the Wishing Well of Hope.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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Catch Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s riveting Dragon Dynasty celebrations from now until February 25, featuring two magnificent golden dragons as the proud guardians of the mall’s Centre Court area. Other design elements in this auspicious setup evoke scenes of Chinese folklore, from mountain tops to elusive blossoms.
For a second consecutive year, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has partnered with Lancôme to embellish the Pavilion Crystal Fountain and Main Entrance with a stellar floral theme, blending tradition with modern elegance through blooming spring flowers, dragon motifs and oriental lanterns.
Bangsar Shopping Centre
Above Photo: Bangsar Shopping Centre
Above Photo: Bangsar Shopping Centre
Photo: Bangsar Shopping Centre
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Meanwhile, at Bangsar Shopping Centre, shoppers in the midst of their last-minute errands and window-shopping will be accompanied by the elegant emerald dragon, arriving in time to usher the Lunar New Year with all its abundant prosperity and joy. Bangsar Shopping Centre’s bustling festive marketplace is the place to enjoy dazzling cultural performances set against a contemporary red backdrop adorned with intricate motifs, vibrant lanterns and dazzling colours.
Pavilion Damansara Heights
From a massive golden dragon structure to towering displays of blush-pink spring blossoms, Pavilion Damansara Heights has pulled out all the stops to celebrate the season, including acrobatic lion dance performances, dragon dance performances and other fun activities from now until February 18.
LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre
More photo-worthy Chinese New Year settings can be found at LaLaport Bukit Bintang’s enthralling Blooming Spring Garden, where two vibrant twin dragons meet at the Gate Plaza Lake, flanked by the delightful blossoming flowers at the Main Garden.
Mid Valley Megamall
You’ve seen persimmons before; but you’ve probably not seen them in endless rows, creating beautiful interlocking patterns of blazing orange across the Centre Court of Mid Valley Megamall this festive season. Have a look at these fruits of prosperity as they usher in abundance and joy alongside stunning floral displays, lanterns and lights aplenty.
Suria KLCC
Above Photo by Andy Kho
Above Photo by Andy Kho
Photo by Andy Kho
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Prepare to be transported to the vibrant heydays of old Shanghai at Suria KLCC, where the rich cultural tapestry of the 1920s and 1930s will provide the perfect backdrop for your selfies and snapshots. Rife with ruby-red lanterns strung over double storey shop lots, rickshaws and retro cars all add to this immersive experience that’s sure to delight young and old visitors. At the Esplanade KLCC, a breathtaking 60-foot tall 3D dragon replica stands named Dragon of Prosperity. Symbolising the Year of the Dragon, this awe-inspiring installation promises to be a visual spectacle for all.
Sunway Pyramid
Have you spotted the majestic palace of the Golden Dragon, located at Sunway Pyramid’s Orange Concourse (LG2)? If not, be sure to drop by this popular hang-out spot in Sunway City for their Dragon’s Blessing CNY celebrations, complete with festive activities like hand fan painting, paper dragon head crafts, and snapping photos on the golden throne with traditional Chinese royalty costumes.
Intermark KL
Intermark Mall
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Intermark Mall’s Eternal Happiness theme this year is brought to life through lively pop-ups and a curated collection of furniture and decor featuring dragon motifs, antiques, and modern furniture that adorns the ground atrium with nostalgia blended with modernity. Adding to this visual feast is the traditional artistry of paper cutting with captivating displays by Ray Tan of Red Handicrafts, alongside exquisite paintings and calligraphy.
Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
