Sungei Wang celebrates 40th anniversary and the third edition of Sungei Wang Lantern Parade with a star-studded line-up, 100 lion dance troupes gathering and fun-filled events officiated by YB Fong Kui Lun, Member of Parliament for Bukit Bintang.
“Step into the third year since it started, Sungei Wang Lantern Parade is happening on 30 September 2017. This year, the parade will be hyped with international and local artistes, 988 radio announcers together with 100 lion dance troupes from various lion dance associations. Strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Sungei Wang constantly attracts tourists from around the world. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, we try to let tourists experience the festive celebration with us through event like Lantern Parade,” says Ms. Yuen May Chee, Complex Manager of Sungei Wang.
On the parade day, Official Radio, 988 gathered six of their radio announcers, Sam大宝, Jason小潘, Cheryl欣怡, Danny温力铭, Cassey Soo, Mike家艺for a meet and greet session with their loyal listeners. They were on-stage for an interactive game session and two winners walked away with 1-night stay at Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur and cash vouchers.
The parade lead up by the star-studded appearance of Miu朱俐静, a popular singer from Taiwan together with local renowned band Mad August and new popular singer Ruby Yap. They entertained the crowds with their latest hits and interacted with their fans up close and personal.
The evening was hyped with roaring lion dance performances, speeches by Ms. Yuen May Chee & YB Fong Kui Lun and Sungei Wang Lantern Fun Park Mid-Autumn Musical was also performed to entertain the crowd with the 70’s glamour.
Thereafter, the parade was flagged off by YB Fong Kui Lun together with Mr. Ng Yih Chen, Chairman of Sungei Wang Plaza Management Corporation at Sungei Wang’s Main Entrance by hitting the drum. There were over a hundred of lion dance troupes joining the parade circulating Bukit Bintang and elevated up the ambience of Golden Triangle. Public and tourists were mesmerized by the first ever Lantern Parade graced by the majestic appearance of over a hundred lion dance troupes in Bukit Bintang.
Not forgetting the less fortunate, shoppers donated generously for charity fundraising campaign, “A New Home, A New Hope” for Padmasambhava Children Loving Association Klang Selangor on the parade day by donating a minimum of RM1 for a limited edition Sungei Wang lantern. All proceeds will be channelled to the home by the mall management.
During the parade day, Main Sponsor, Magnum has set up a game booth to organise interactive game activities for all shoppers while shopping at Sungei Wang. Shoppers also walked away with merchandises from the game booth.
Sungei Wang Lantern Redemption
Bring home with an exclusive Sungei Wang Lantern together and I Love Yoo! Voucher on us! Just spend a minimum of RM160 in any outlets in Sungei Wang or a minimum of RM100 at Lantern Market Hall (both in a maximum of 2 accumulated receipts) to be entitled for this redemption.
Lantern Market Hall
What is Mid-Autumn Festival without yummy mooncakes? Explore the wondrous array of top notch mooncakes from Baker’s Cottage, Di Huang, Fai Fong Bakery, Hong Kong Bay and Tai Thong. You can also find classical and modern lanterns & decorations as well as tea products at the Lantern Market Hall in Concourse Floor too.
A little shout-out to Sungei WangFacebook Fans, stay tuned on Sungei Wang’s official Facebook page and look out for Lantern Online Contest. Two winners will stand a chance to win a night stay at Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur worth RM758 each. Be sure to hashtag #SungeiWangLanternFunPark #OasiaSuitesKL and do not forget to check out their newly revamped website.
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