CNY is just around the corner and we can’t wait to join in with the prosperous festivities! Just like how 2020 marks the start of the new decade, the Chinese Lunar calendar is also starting a new auspicious beginning with the upcoming year of the rat being the start of a new cycle!
Well, if you’re looking for a place to get into a festive mood, why not head over to Sunway Velocity Mall? This CNY, they’re doing something unique and local by taking inspiration from the historical origin of CNY as a harvest festival.
Welcome the Year of the Rat with Sunway Velocity Mall’s “Bank of Abundance” and immerse in the bountiful golden paddy fields atmosphere inspired by Sekinchan!
Woah, sounds AMAZING! Happening from now until 9 Feb, here’s why Sunway Velocity Mall is the place to be this CNY!
1. Immerse in a bountiful atmosphere of Sekinchan golden paddy fields!
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Sekinchan is a gorgeous coastal town in Selangor that’s famous for its picturesque golden paddy-fields. Well, if the town is just too far a drive from you, Sunway Velocity Mall has decked their interiors with amazing decorations that are almost a complete replica of the attractions available there!
I mean, just take a look at the photos below. They even have a replica of the famous Sekinchan Wishing Tree for you to share your wishes for an auspicious start to the new year!
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Besides that, they also have a replica of a rice factory with details on the process of paddy production too!
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Add to that a replica of a traditional Chinese Malaysian villager house in Sekinchan, this has got to be one of the most Insta-worthy deco this CNY!
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Source: Sunway Velocity Mall
Source: Sunway Velocity Mall
Source: Sunway Velocity Mall
2. Meet the God of prosperity himself and walk away with a gold coin!
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Another reason to spend some quality time with your family and friends at Sunway Velocity Mall is to get blessings from the God of prosperity himself who will be doing a walkabout throughout the shopping centre! What’s more, he’s giving away a host of goodies including gold coins to lucky visitors too.
Take note of these dates if you want the goodies for yourself:
- 18, 25, 26 and 27 Jan 2020 at 3 pm.
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Besides that, there will also be exciting lion dance performances at these times and dates below:
- 18, 26 and 27 Jan 2020 at 2 pm.
- 2 Feb 2020 at 5 pm.
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3. Various activities and workshops for kids and adults alike!
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The festivities don’t end there too, as throughout the CNY period, Sunway Velocity Mall will also be hosting a variety of exciting activities! One of the highlights has got to be the rice-eating contest organized by The Chicken Rice Shop, Pao Xiang Bah Kut Teh & Simple Life Vegetarian on 25 Jan and 1 & 8 Feb 2020 at 1pm. Do note that its a first-come, first-served basis and you need to register 30 minutes before the contest to enter, so better hurry up if you want to join in the fun!
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Looks like a whole lot of fun weh! For full details on the scheduled events and activities, click here.
4. A host of amazing goodies up for redemption when you shop!
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Source: Sunway Velocity Mall
Source: Sunway Velocity Mall
Of course, what’s the New Year without some shopping, right? At Sunway Velocity Mall, you can prepare for the Lunar New Year with over 400 outlets and reward yourself in time for the celebrations with exclusive abundance redemptions!
I mean just check out the awesome gifts in store for your redemption below:
- All Season Prosperity Angpow – Spend RM300 and above in 2 receipts* to redeem (RM200 for HSBC Credit Cardholders)
- Abundance Rice Bowl Set – Spend RM800 and above in 4 receipts* to redeem (RM700 for HSBC Credit Cardholders)
Fantastic! Sounds like it’s going to be a super happening CNY here at Sunway Velocity Mall, so don’t miss out okay. Find out more about all the awesome and wholesome activities at Sunway Velocity Mall’s “Bank of Abundance” here.