This Chinese New Year, 1 Utama Shopping Centre is paying homage to some of China’s greatest creations over the past few years. With “Treasures of Teochew Heritage” as the festive theme, visitors can immerse in China’s rich Teochew culture and traditions through beautiful story-fabled decorations that can be found in Chaozhou, Guangdong.
To ensure people feed off from the Big Rabbit Energy, 1 Utama has curated a series of enthralling performances, a 兔-gether roadshow, meet and greet with Donnie Yen, and numerous Instagrammable spots to spice up your social media feed. Scroll further to check out the highlights:
Main key highlights:
Guangji Bridge (广济桥) with Pontoon Boats at LG Oval – Witness this ancient bridge, spanning over Han River in Chaozhou, Guangdong recreated in 1 Utama. This magnificent harbour with paralleled wooden pontoon boats and imperial red flags is one of China’s greatest creations in the history of bridge construction. Enchanting Palace Lanterns and Cherry Blossoms surround a Chinese Pavilion to symbolize good fortune.
Chaoshan Courtyard Mansion at GF Centre Court – Discover Teochew architecture in this iconic mansion with roofs incorporating Feng Shui elements and hand-painted floral motifs.
Teochew Opera & Traditional Costume Display – Be mesmerized by this showcase of Opera musical instruments and immersive scenes depicting Guo Da Li Betrothal Ceremonies.
Chaosan Marketplace – On 14th and 15th Jan, shop for arts and crafts and Teochew food delicacies in a marketplace event in collaboration with the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Teo Chew Association.
Special Events – Khuan Loke Acrobatic Lion Dance (throughout January 2023) and more.
You can also hop into the Spring Festival with 1 Utama’s “ONG RABBIT” Instagram Filter. From various filters to selfie with lanterns, bunny ears and gold ingots, you could walk away with some amazing prizes when you posts your filters on Instagram. More deets on the contest here.
