The Star Malaysia - Star2

Enchanting festivitie­s in store

-

SPECTACULA­R decoration­s and performanc­es illuminate the ‘Festival of Lights’ celebratio­ns at Gurney Plaza.

Embodying this year’s theme of ‘Enchanting Deepavali’, a pair of elegant peacocks welcome shoppers at the mall’s Gurney Entrance.

Each night, their flowery feathers will be lighted up to create an ambience of warmth and festivity, whilst bringing out the charms of Indian culture.

Step inside, to find a brightly-coloured peacock kolam made with with grains of colourful rice. Traditiona­lly, kolam sare drawn to welcome Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, into the home.

Notably, another eye-catching kolam can be found at the Interlink, Ground Floor (between Love & Co and SK Jewellery) alongside a 2.43m high peacock. The colourful kolam spreads from the tip of the peacock’s feathers, accentuati­ng its beauty and elegance. Peacocks are regarded as one of the most auspicious birds in Hindu mythology, with its feathers believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Besides the decoration­s, a series of folk dances and performanc­es presented by The Temple of Fine Arts will further enliven the Deepavali celebratio­ns.

Shoppers are sure to be enchanted by traditiona­l numbers like the Odissi and Bharatanat­yam, as well as this year’s highlight, a special Peacock Dance.

The shows start at 2pm on Oct 27 and 28, as well as on Nov 3 and 4, at the Interlink, Extension Wing. Be sure not to miss it!

Festive celebratio­ns at Gurney Plaza are never complete without shoppers’ rewards. And this Deepavali, one will be rewarded with an exclusive redemption by Peak Fitness from Oct 20 to 22.

The first 100 shoppers who spend RM500 and above in a maximum of two combined same day receipts, can redeem a Peak Fitness 7-day trial pass with a compliment­ary InBody Consultati­on voucher.

HSBC credit cardholder­s will only need to charge RM400 and above to redeem. It is limited to one redemption per shopper per day. Terms and conditions apply.

There is also an Enchanting Deepavali Packets Redemption available from Oct 23 onwards. Spend RM250 and above in a maximum of two combined same day receipts from stores in the mall, to get a set of Deepavali packets.

HSBC credit card holders will only need to charge RM150. This is limited to two sets per shopper per day, and valid only whilst stocks last.

All one needs for shopping is CapitaStar. From now onwards, shoppers will just need to download the CapitaStar mobile apps from Playstore or Google Play to start earning STAR$.

Every RM1 spent equals to 1STAR$, with terms and conditions applying. With the STAR$, one will be entitled to redeem exclusive e-deals.

With such lovely treats lined up to celebrate Deepavali, be sure to bring your friends and family over to Gurney Plaza.

Further on in the month of November, the mall will also be collaborat­ing with the Pink Hibiscus Club to organise a Miss Penang Yosakoi Pageant in conjunctio­n with the Amazing Japan month. For more informatio­n, follow Gurney Plaza Penang’s Facebook page.

 ??  ?? A brightly-coloured peacock kolam greets shoppers at the mall’s Gurney Entrance.
A brightly-coloured peacock kolam greets shoppers at the mall’s Gurney Entrance.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Malaysia