In true Japanese fashion, ISETAN Kuala Lumpur is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a host of festivities and initiatives for customers, as well as to give back to the community.
The initiatives include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns in partnership with HOPE worldwide Malaysia in support of underprivileged children in Malaysia.

In a recent event to mark the special occasion, guests and members of the media and bloggers were treated to Wadaiko Syo, a traditional Japanese drum performance, followed by a birthday cake-cutting ceremony with management and staff of ISETAN Kuala Lumpur.

Wadaiko Syo, a traditional Japanese drum performance

Birthday cake-cutting ceremony

Drawing inspiration from the Japanese traditional wishing doll, Daruma by Isetan features a collection of five specially designed coin canisters. Symbolising perseverance, these cultural good luck charms encourage goal-setting and the achievement of personal aspirations. Mr Nobuharu Yutani , Managing Director of ISETAN of Japan Sdn Bhd, showcasing the Daruma coin box, a specially designed coin canister for Isetan Kuala Lumpur’s CSR project.

Customers will receive a certificate of appreciation when they return a full Daruma to Customer Service for contribution to the fund collection box. They may thereafter keep the Daruma as a memento for their act of goodwill. Daruma is available for sale at  i-Club Isetan KLCC, The Gardens and 1 Utama at RM15 each.

As part of the ongoing celebrations, 12 months of in-store promotions and activities are taking place from January until December 2015. Three upcoming major sales events comprise the Pre-sale (2 October), Birthday Sale (10 October) and Customer Appreciation Night (11 December) with exclusive discounts and promotion vouchers for members. There will also be designer collaborations with Anna Sui, Gillian Hung X Cultivation, and Naraya featuring limited edition merchandise, premium gifts, ladies wear and homeware.

The ISETAN KL Birthday Run will take place on Saturday, 8 November 2015 at Taman Botani Perdana, Kuala Lumpur.  Participants may compete in any of four categories, after contribution of a nomimal participation fee. The categories include Men and Women’s 7 km open (RM50 each), Family 3 km dash (RM80 for 4 people), and Kids 1 km dash (free). Each participant will receive a race kit consisting of a goodie bag, a Le Coq Sportif dry fit shirt and a race bib.  Finishers will receive a medal and e-certificate.

Activities following the run will include mascot appearances, children inflatables, candy floss and popcorn, and a lucky draw. More information about the run can be obtained by visiting www.isetanklbirthdayrun.com or by calling +6011 2801 4481 or like IsetanKLBirthdayRun on Facebook.