Suria KLCC spreads the spirit of Raya with its kampung theme

With the fasting month upon us, the excitement of celebrating Hari Raya can already be felt by shoppers visiting Suria KLCC, which is already bedecked with Hari Raya decorations.


Sticking to the kampung theme from last year, Suria KLCC returns with a life-sized kampung house placed right in the middle of their centre court. The kampung house features an inviting verandah, traditionally called serambi, dining area, colourful ornaments, lanterns, curtains, furniture and even real plants.

Life-sized : KLCC’s kampung house features all the features found in a real example.

Besides providing a warm and calming atmosphere, the mini kampung also gives both local and foreign visitors a chance to experience what a typical Malay celebration would feel like. Suria KLCC public relations and communications manager Fartini Zaharuddin said the concept was decided on based on feedback received from shoppers.

“The first thing that comes to mind when we talk about Raya is the excitement of going back to our hometowns. “We want to make our shoppers feel like they are back in their own hometowns when they visit our mall even though we are situated right in the middle of the city,” she explained.

Beginning this week, at certain hours, visitors can take a walk through the tropical garden all the way to the kampung house. Besides the centre court, festive decorations have also been placed at several kiosks, the ceilings and the malls’ three main entrances.

Realistic: The house faithfully recreates a traditional Malay kampung house to make visitors feel like they are back home.

The centre court also houses a total of eight booths selling items such as shawls, scarves, baju kurung, baju melayu, Raya cookies, hampers as well as fragrances specially imported from Saudi Arabia. With an average of 100,000 shopers per day, Fartini expects the number to increase during the last two weeks of Ramadan.

“As we get closer to Raya, there will be more shoppers who want to complete their Raya shopping,” she said, adding that 80% of their customers are from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor while 20% are from foreign countries like China, India, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Suria KLCC will also hold several performances from July 28 until August 20. The performances will include Malay traditional dances and music such as Gamelan and Caklempong.

Shoppers who spend RM150 in a single receipt will receive exclusive Suria KLCC Raya packets. Those who spend RM500 and above in a maximum of two receipts will receive an exclusive serving tray. The first 30 weekend shoppers who spend RM3,000 and above in a maximum of two receipts will receive a gift set from Melvita.

Visa credit card holders who spend RM500 and above daily in two accumulated receipts will receive a pair of movie tickets while those who spend RM3,000 and above on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are entitled to receive a two-piece boat-shaped porcelain plate set, while stocks last. For details, go to http://www.suriaklcc.com.my/.
-thestar online.