Festive Happenings at 1 Utama

This year, 1 Utama promises shoppers a grand deeparaya celebration of two significant Malaysian festivals, Hari Raya and Deepavali from 29 September to 25 October 2006. The shopping centre has taken on the theme “Sinar Adilfitri”, which symbolises the unity of both festivals on the basis of light, celebration and worship.

Visitors stopping by Lower Ground Floor Oval will be mesmerised by a majestic palace setup featuring Moorish-Islamic architecture that will transport spectators to a Middle Eastern land. This elegant structure will feature decorative domes and delicate wood carvings.

Aside from the stunning visual masterpiece, a giant congkak will be displayed at the Oval and is one of the largest ever built in Malaysia. Measuring 20 feet in length, the giant congkak serves to educate today’s society of the popular traditional game, especially tourists visiting 1 Utama. Shoppers are invited to play a game or two.

Noor Arfa will also hold batik-making demonstrations at Lower Ground Floor Highstreet for public viewing from 6 October to 22 October, 12pm to 8pm.

Surrounding the palace setup at the Oval and at Lower Ground Floor Highstreet are 16 kiosks offering a wide array of festive merchandise, ranging from fashion, accessories, stylish apparel, jewellery and other unique handicrafts. From cookies, chocolates to festive hampers, shoppers will definitely enjoy taking home these delicious goodies for the entire family to enjoy.

Participating brands selling Raya and Deepavali merchandise at the Oval include Silk Closet Boutique, Amin Jauhary, Xuan Florist & Gifts, Makin by Giant, Patchi, My Diamond, Tranz by Poh Kong, Tribal Spirit, Bonita, PSF Boutique & Gift Shop, Pesona, PSA Collection, Sutera Anggun Pesona and Chocolate Graphics.

Another unique attraction is 1 Utama’s Ramadhan Bazaar. An arch has been put up near the Oval to lead shoppers to the Bazaar, which will have a semi-outdoors atmosphere. There are over 35 F&B stalls, including that of authentic local vendors and the shopping centre’s own tenants – Old Chang Kee, King Pie, Jetty Restaurant, The Chicken Rice Shop and DQ Orange Julius.

From Middle Eastern to local Malay cuisine, to thirst quenching drinks, sweet kuih’s and colourful desserts like cendol and ice kacang, tuck in too to savoury dishes such as nasi briyani, ayam percik, nasi tomato, ikan bakar and asam laksa. Star dishes include delights like Laksa Sarawak, lemang, rendang and kek lapis.

§ Dates: 24 September – 23 October 2006
§ Time/Venue: 4.30pm – 8.30pm (Mon-Fri) & 2.30pm – 8.30pm (Sat-Sun) at Lower Ground Floor adjacent to the Oval

To spice up the “Sinar Adilfitri” mood, a 3D kolam display is located on Ground Floor Highstreet. The kolam will feature a rainbow of striking colours and comes complete with multi-leveled platform display. The kolam is displayed from 29 September to 22 October 2006 for public viewing.

Held every Tuesday and Thursday, 1 Utama will be hosting its very own Pasti Hebat Family Game Show. Watch two teams of three members battle it out in exciting challenges, including playing a game with 1 Utama’s giant congkak. Winning team takes home prizes such as travel packages, jewellery, fashion apparel, hampers, dining vouchers and much more. Interested participants will need to pre-register at the Customer Service Centre located at Ground Floor Highstreet before each game show.
§ Dates: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 18 October 2006
§ Time/Venue: 8.00pm – 9.30pm, Lower Ground Floor Oval

To make it even more eventful, shoppers are invited to redeem half a dozen of free satay from 4.30pm to 8.30pm during weekdays (except public holidays) for the entire period of “Sinar Aidilfitri” (24 September to 23 October). Redemption venue is from the Jetty Restaurant stall at the Ramadhan Bazaar.

For satay redemptions, simply produce proof of purchase (minimum RM50) at any F&B outlet or alternatively make any purchase (minimum RM100; single receipt or accumulation of maximum 2 receipts) from a non-F&B outlet. For both types of redemption, participating outlets are to be located at zones Highstreet, Rainforest, Oval, Promenade, Promenade Lakeside, Entertainment Zone (except Giant).Terms and conditions apply; redemption is on a first-come-first served basis; limited to one redemption per day per customer, whilst stocks last.

1 Utama is also giving out specially-designed Raya packets to shoppers for free. Just head over to the Customer Service Centre at Ground Floor Highstreet and Ground Floor Promenade from 6 October to 25 October from 10.00am to 10.00pm to receive a set.


“Sinar Aidilfitri” Performance Schedule

Entertainment during the entire month of “Sinar Aidilfitri” is top-notch with a strong lineup of artistes and performances:

EXQUISITE FASHION SHOWS

8 October 2006
2.00pm-2.30pm : Noor Arfa
(The largest batik manufacturer in Malaysia, Noor Arfa will showcase the latest contemporary Malay apparel on the “Sinar Aidilfitri” fashion runway)

3.00-3.30pm : Silk Closet
(Silk Closet’s fashion collection will feature modern interpretations of today’s baju kurung, kebaya, baju Kedah and long batik tunics)

4.00pm-4.30pm : Amin Jauhary
(Keep up with the latest trends on modern Malay wear from baju kebaya to baju kurungs)

15 October 2006
2.00pm-2.30pm : My Diamond
(Showcase of My Diamond’s new jewellery collection of white gold diamonds and semi precious stones)

3.00-3.30pm : Bill Keith
(Models will be wearing casual beach wear, modern batik baju kebaya, baju kurung and also evening gowns)

CELEBRITY ARTISTE PERFORMANCES

30 September 2006
8.00pm-8.30pm : Ferhad
(Catch celebrity singer Ferhad belt out your favourite tunes)

1 October 2006
8.00pm-8.30pm : Ahli Fiqir
(This hip hop band from Singapore has made it big in Malaysia with their contemporary Malay music)

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7 October 2006
8.00pm-8.30pm : Dina
(The pop sensation from hit reality show Malaysian Idol – Season 1)

10 October 2006
5.00pm-5.30pm : Yasin
(Composer and talented singer who won the Best Pop Ethnic Album Award in 2003 and is well known for his world music concept)

15 October 2006
8.00pm-8.30pm : Ram & Aanantha
(This multi-talented brother-duo is famous for their theatrical performances and has ventured into the recording industry to popularise quality Indian music)

22 October 2006
3.30pm-4.00pm : Rabbani
(A group of local talents who stomped into the music industry with their powerful singing of nasyid songs)


ENCHANTING CULTURAL DANCES

30 September 2006
3.30pm-4.00pm : Tarian Istana
(Traditional royal dance from the Courts of Pahang, Terengganu, Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan)

1 October 2006
3.30pm-4.00pm : Ghazal Performance
(Traditional royal dance from the Courts of Pahang and Terengganu)

7 October 2006
3.30pm-4.00pm : Colourful Malaysia
(Multi-racial dance with grand costumes)

21 October 2006
3.30pm-4.00pm : Bhangra Dance
(Indian dance)

8.00pm- 8.30pm : Salam Deeparaya
(Traditional Malay Palace dance from Kelantan and also Bollywood dancing)

24 October 2006
3.30pm-4.00pm : Exotic Malaysia
(Combination of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia dances; featuring Malay Che Siti Wan Kembang, Indian peacock and Chinese princess)

8.00pm-8.30pm : Mesra Raya Dance
(Malay zapin dance and famous Sabah bamboo dance)

25 October 2006
8.00pm-8.30pm : Gamelan Performance
(Traditional instrumental and singing performance from Johor)


For public enquiries, kindly contact 1 Utama’s Customer Service Centre at
Tel: 03-7710 8118 or visit www.1utama.com.my