Sunway Pyramid welcomes Chinese New Year

Sunway Pyramid recreates docking junk to welcome Chinese New Year

New tourism platform: (From left) Ooi, Liang, Poo, Kam, H.C. Chan, Sunway Group property investment division managing director Datuk Ngeow Voon Yean, Ooi’s manager Susan Ooi and Sunway Shopping Malls chief operating officer Kevin Tan

Chinese New Year festivities have blown into Sunway Pyramid with the launch of its Winds of Fortune showcase.

Speaking during the launch recently, chief executive officer H.C. Chan said: “Shopping malls have now become a platform to showcase festivals to both locals and tourists.”

For its showcase this year, a replica of a Chinese Junk, the Sha-Chuan, docked at Fortune Harbour has been recreated at LG1 Concourse level.

“The junk symbolises the journey of sailing together into prosperity in 2013 and it is also a symbol of wealth,” said Chan.

To complement the scene, the concourse has been decorated with willow trees, red lanterns, sacks, crates and wooden barrels.

Shoppers will not only have a chance to enjoy the showcase but also get to walk through the Fortune Harbour and board the Sha-Chuan.

To add to the merriment, Sunway Pyramid will conduct various activities for shoppers, including lion dance performances, Spring Fleur Market, Sand Bottle workshop, Calligraphy workshop as well as a repeat of the Shanghai Tang Dance drama for those who missed it during the launch.

Also, Sunway Pyramid mascots Leo and Leona will give out treasure boxes during their walkabout.

While the festive season is a time for celebration, the shopping centre has also taken the opportunity to involve shoppers in its Some of Us Campaign: Food for Thoughts to help the underprivileged.

Capital FM radio announcer Xandria Ooi said the campaign was aimed at encouraging shoppers to put more thought into food and appreciate it.

Ooi, together with celebrities Joanne Kam, Liang and Chermaine Poo, donated food to the food bank.

The proceeds from the sales will be channelled to Jumble Station, a community outreach initiative to help single parents and the underprivileged.

“Non-perishable items can be donated to the Food for Thoughts box in front of Cold Storage and AEON until Feb 24,” said Ooi.

The Winds of Fortune showcase will be held until Feb 12.

~News courtesy of The Star~