Celebrate “Golden Memories” at Suria KLCC

Suria KLCC, Malaysia’s premier shopping center today launched “Golden Memories” to usher in the joint Hari Raya and Deepavali celebrations this year. A theme designed to evoke a sense of warmth, nostalgia and the revival of traditional old-world values, “Golden Memories” will capture the splendour of the Malaysian spirit in celebrating Hari Raya and Deepavali at Suria KLCC.

A whole host of interactive activities that are designed to engage and intrigue the shoppers include congkak playing, ketupat weaving, jasmine garland, henna tattooing, and many more. The strains of traditional musicians playing enthralling festive tunes including Ghazal, Kerongcong, Cak Lempong, Angklung and Indian Classical favourites will also fill the air throughout the celebrations.

Also present today were Y. Bhg. Datuk Ishak Imam Abas, Chairman, Suria KLCC Sdn. Bhd and Andrew Brien, General Manager, Suria KLCC Sdn. Bhd, who officially launched the “Golden Memories” festive celebration at Suria KLCC. Datuk Ishak was seen lighting up a pelita while Andrew Brien lighted up an Indian lamp to signify the “UNITY OF LIGHT” between the Malay and Indian house. The pelita and Indian lamp, which represents the two diverse cultures, was united in this lighting ceremony.  

Speaking to the press at a briefing on the festive activities at Suria KLCC, Datin Rafidah Jalil, Senior Marketing Manager, Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd outlined that Suria KLCC will have a consistent theme entitled, “Golden Memories” for the festive celebrations of Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas and Chinese New Year. Using different festive elements and unique décor to conceptualize a nostalgic ambience, the theme “Golden Memories” will be clearly highlighted and depicted in each festive décor.

Commenting specially on “Golden Memories” for Hari Raya and Deepavali, Datin Rafidah said that the authentic village concept, which saw two diverse cultures living as one was something special that the Centre Management sought to highlight as it reinforces something very close to the heart of Malaysians as a multiracial country.

“Golden Memories” is something very close to the heart. We at Suria KLCC would like to inspire people to remember the basics and core value of these celebrations.  We would like people to take time to reflect on the things that really matter, our families, our loved ones, our cultural and traditional values, the values which are at the heart and soul of any festive celebration,” said Datin Rafidah.