5 Different Lunar New Year Attractions in 2018 @ Sunway Malls

This year Sunway Malls reunited to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year at Sunway Putra Mall in grand fashion. As you know the festive season coming to full swing, each Sunway mall is decked out in extraordinary Lunar New Year fashion. Each mall has their unique take on this year’s festivities with the unifying theme of celebrating traditions. From pinwheels to an homage to a water canal town.

5 Different Lunar New Year Attractions in 2018 @ Sunway Malls

In the spirit of the festive season, children from Yayasan Sunbeams Home and Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) were invited to join the Lunar New Year Launch.

5 Different Lunar New Year Attractions in 2018 @ Sunway Malls

Representatives from Sunway Malls; HC Chan, CEO of Sunway Malls & Theme Parks; Kevin Tan, COO of Sunway Malls; KS Wong, Senior General Manager of Sunway Velocity Mall; Phang Sau Lian, General Manager of Sunway Putra Mall; Chow Heng Wah, General Manager of Sunway Carnival Mall, and Albert Cheok, Centre Manager of Sunway Giza were invited to the stage to officiate the event together.

Wind of Blessings @ Sunway Putra Mall

Wind of Blessings @ Sunway Putra Mall

Sunway Putra Mall’s Lunar New Year is themed ‘Wind of Blessings’. The mall is transformed into a mandarin orange garden adorned with colorful pinwheels, majestic lanterns and a traditional pagoda. In Chinese folklore, the pinwheel known as “Feng Che” is a traditional toy to turn one's luck around or turn obstacles into opportunities when it begins to spin with the wind and they have become quite elaborate and are used during the Lunar New Year.

You can take a stroll in the garden, feast their eyes on the green landscape and enjoy the gentle scent of citrus along the pathway. There is also a rustic wooden bridge over a man-made pond surrounded with mandarin orange trees that is perfect for a photo opportunity.

Wish upon the Tree of Blessings for a special someone and the mall will grant selected wishes. It is believed that the higher the joss paper is dangled on the tree, the higher the chance of your wishes to come true. Also, look out for festive essentials at the Spring Bazaar and the Flower Market for some fresh and colourful blooms.

The Merriment of Spring @ Sunway Pyramid

The Merriment of Spring @ Sunway Pyramid

At Sunway Pyramid, the theme is ‘The Merriment of Spring’. Inspired by Zhouzhuang, a water town in China known for its canals, the LG2 Orange Concourse is decorated with cherry blossoms and willows. An oriental arch towers over the entrance of the concourse which is flanked by two imperial guardian lions (also known as foo lions). A river flows in between the area too! Take photos as you stand on top of a bridge while the river flowing underneath. Spot classic Lunar New Year elements such as red lanterns, red cloths and spring couplets fill the concourse.

In Chinese culture, a circle represents unity which is one of the elements of the Lunar New Year setup at Sunway Pyramid. When you stop by the mall, try to spot the circle somewhere at the centre of the concourse.

A Celebration Of Legacies @ Sunway Velocity Mall

A Celebration Of Legacies @ Sunway Velocity Mall

Also going back in time with ‘A Celebration Of Legacies’, Sunway Velocity Mall’s décor is inspired by Bai Jia Xing, The Hundred Family Surnames, a book listing all of the known Chinese surnames in use during the tenth century, visitors will find surnames adorning lanterns and major decorations – definitely a call for visitors to embark in your own treasure hunt for your particular surname.

Take a walk up the main bridge pagoda for a stroll through its main theme of lanterns and to enjoy the view of the largest indoor flower market. Take in the breathtaking fragrance of the fresh flowers and plants in this indoor setting meant to tantalize your sense of sight, smell and touch.

On ground, pagoda-like booths encase the Chinese New Year offerings, such as cheongsams, accessories, hampers and CNY cookies. Infused with all the olden charm is a mix of the neo-futuristic with LED cherry blossom trees, an enchanting sight amongst the traditional Chinese courtyard.

The Merriment of Spring @ Sunway Carnival Mall

The Merriment of Spring @ Sunway Carnival Mall

Up north in Penang, Sunway Carnival Mall will also celebrate ‘The Merriment of Spring’. The merriment of the Lunar New Year celebrations are evident with some great performances over the five weekends such as Season Drum, Dragon Dance, Chinese Cultural Dance, Chinese Music Orchestra and God of Prosperity Walkabout.

Shoppers can look forward to play Chinese traditional games like Chinese chess, aka the ‘xiangqi’, Chinese shuttlecock or ‘jianxi’, ‘Hit the Pot’ and many more with their kids or friends here! Also, don’t miss out the opportunity to try some traditional sweets that instantly brings back happy memories of childhood like Dragon's Beard candy, ‘Ting Ting’ candy, ‘Tanghulu’ (candied fruit on a stick) and ‘Muah Chee’ (cooked glutinous rice coated with ground peanuts) on every Saturday.

Apart from that, shoppers can have fun with their kids and take some picture-perfect photos clad in the Chinese traditional costume at our dress up corner, and get their photos printed for free on selected days. The dress up corner is free and available for kids on every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 10 pm.

Weekend bazaars & Lunar New Year Fair @ Sunway Giza

In Kota Damansara, Sunway Giza is abuzz with weekend bazaars and a Lunar New Year fair. Shoppers can browse through selections of cookies, hampers, clothes, festive décor for the home and more at the bazaar.

5 Different Lunar New Year Attractions in 2018 @ Sunway Malls 

Sunway Pyramid, Sunway City

Sunway Velocity Mall, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Carnival Mall, Penang

Sunway Giza Mall, Kota Damansara