Ramadan has arrived once again and it’s an occasion that all Malaysians look forward to. Not just because of the colourful decorations and good vibes but because it’s time for the Ramadan bazaars to make their appearance too! Yaayyyy!!!
If you’re looking for a bit more of a unique experience as compared to your usual Ramadan bazaars, you should really check out all the amazing stuff at THIS Moroccan Bazaar right here in KL! Here’s a list of all the things you can look forward to:
1. Shop to your heart’s content against the beautiful backdrop of a Moroccan bazaar
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Transport yourself to Marakesh and enjoy the delights of shopping amongst the colourful and lively bazaar. From festive delicacies like dates, apricots and local kuih to home decor options for you to spruce up your house, there’s plenty for you to look at.
There’s even one-of-a-kind kraftangan finds like Batik Raya outfits to go through!
2. Channel your inner exotic traveller vibe and take your best shot!
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In search of your next great Insta or FB profile pic? Then you will DEFINITELY fall in love with the breathtaking installations available! Basically, you’ll walk through a villa that has been fully decorated and as you do so, you can expect:
- A beautiful doorway decorated with a dramatic waterfall of colourful ribbons
- A triangular room filled with gorgeous stained-glass lamps, and
- A room loaded with intricate patterns and Moroccan decorative plates and bowls.
Pro tip: Stand out against the vibrant and colourful backdrop by wearing something that’s neutral in colour like white. You’ll be sure to pop in pictures!
3. Let your feelings bloom at the Flower Market
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It is actually known that flowers offer some great benefits to your health but we all know that they’re pretty lovely to look at too. Just a few steps away from the Moroccan bazaar, you’ll be able to find a wide selection of both live and artificial plants at the Flower Market.
You can bask in beautiful flowers such as Orchids and Chrysanthemums and even a variety of green plants like succulents and cacti. Flowers for this Ramadan season? Yes please!
4. Glam up for Raya with stunning creations from our very own local designers!
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Malaysia is home to many creative talents and fashion is no exception. Don’t have your outfit for Raya yet? Drop by the local designer showcase to take a look for yourself at all the different garments available.
With outfits done by the likes of Bohari (who has been recognised as a winner at the Sri Endon Awards) and Salikin Sidek (who is known for his regal and traditional Malay outfits amongst others), you’ll be sure to find that special something that you’ve been looking for.
5. The chance to win awesome prizes like a Home Theatre System or HD Smart TV!
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As part of the ‘Sama-Sama Beraya Bersama Astro’ campaign, Malaysians will also have the chance to score some great prizes this festive season!
Just be there at the Ketupat Drop event, where tons of ketupats and balloons will be dropped from the top.
Take a look at this one that happened recently!
You’ll want to grab as many of them as you can since the inside of the balloons will be filled with up to RM 1 Million worth of Go Shop shopping vouchers and of course, there’s the potential for you to win electronics such as Philips Air Fryers, Sony Home Theatre Systems and even Samsung 49″ Full HD Smart TVs!
Date: 2 and 9 June
Time: 6.30pm
6. Get a glorious Summer Makeover
Want the chance to perfect your Raya look? Thanks to the folks at M·A·C and Sasa, you can! At the Summer Makeover Session, you’ll get the chance to watch and learn, as the make-up artists work their magic on the invited influencers. You can even pick up some beauty tips and hacks too.
Best of all, you even get to bring home a goodie bag sponsored by Sasa, Tezzer Saloon and A-Saloon+! Don’t miss this, beauty junkies!
Want to learn the tips and tricks for yourself? Here’s the deets:
Date:
2 June – Makeover by M·A·C Cosmetics with Tasnim Shah
3 June – Makeover by Sasa with Emma Shazleen
Pax: 40 pax (First come, first served)
Cost: FREE
You can go ahead and register here.
Also, there will be a Fashion Show by Salikin Sidek and QieRahman on 2 June at 2pm to showcase their latest collection of Raya outfits!
7. Channel your Ramadan and Raya spirit with arts and crafts
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If you’re looking for something else to keep yourself busy, why not get crafty? From craft accessories to ceramic deco and even ketupat weaving, the arts and crafts workshop organised by Kraftangan Malaysia is a great way to connect to our local culture! And this is open to anyone and everyone who would like to learn!
Date: 2 – 3 and 9 – 10 June
Time: 2.30pm and/or 3pm (two sessions a day only)
8. Enjoy live musical performances while you explore
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There will also be live musical performances that will feature instruments such as the Dharbuka and Gendang Rebana that will have you feeling like Raya is really right around the corner.
Date: 2 – 3 and 9 – 10 June
Time: 2.30pm and/or 4pm (two sessions a day only)
Did we also mention the other activities and promos that will be happening there? Don’t forget to check these out too:
- The chance to meet and greet your favourite local celebrities!
- Getting to bring home your own vibrant Raya packets and Raya bowls that you can redeem
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Well, if you’re now dying to find out where this is all happening, here are the details:
Venue: Main Concourse, Sunway Putra Mall
Date: Now until 20 June 2018
Facebook: Sunway Putra Mall
As part of their #SummerSamaRaya Campaign, they will be having all of these fun things and even better deals and promotions, so don’t miss out!
If you can’t wait to catch all this Moroccan awesomeness, check out their Facebook page and website for more details. So, put on your most colourful outfit and we’ll see you there!