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Once again, Sungei Wang Plaza continue its tradition by hosting an exciting and colourful Chinese New Year celebration. Titled Springtime Expressions, Sungei Wang Plaza opted Wushu performances by the Wushu Federation of Kuala Lumpur as the main highlight for the Lunar Year celebration.
Officially launched by Mr Koh Chin Han, the Press Secretary for YB Datuk Wira Chor Chee Heung, Minister of Housing and Local Government recently, Sungei Wang Plaza’s effort to promote local talent and martial arts received compliment from the Minister.
“I praise Sungei Wang Plaza for staging various events related to wushu performed by our very own Malaysians throughout the Chinese New Year celebration.
Previously, Sungei Wang Plaza invited international troupe to commemorate its Chinese New Year celebration. This year however, Sungei Wang Plaza has decided to feature local talents that have won many competitions and medals at the international levels.
Wushu, which is commonly popularised as ‘Kungfu’, refers to all forms of Chinese martial arts, and it also includes taijiquan, lion dance, dragon dance, qigong and Chinese acrobatics.
It has a great potential and owns many uniqueness, from the aspect of health and martial arts. Therefore, I personally urged the relevant parties to initiate more efforts and organise more events to promote wushu at the national and international level.
Mr Allan Soo, Managing Director for CBRE said that Sungei Wang Plaza will be welcoming the Lunar Year of Rabbit with loads of great joy and happiness for all Malaysians, regardless of their age, gender and race.
“We will commemorate this auspicious festive with a series of spectacular wushu performances by the award-winning Wushu National Champions.
There are also other exciting events like Junior Wushu Competition; Wushu Workshops, China Arts and Crafts Exhibition; Lion and Dragon Dance performances and God of Prosperity, Longevity and Happiness Appearance and all these events will be held at the Concourse Level of Sungei Wang Plaza from today till 13th February.
The most exciting highlight is the Wushu Performance by the Wushu Federation of Kuala Lumpur. Notable wushu champions like Mr Ho Ro Bin, Mr Lim Yew Fai, Mr Pui Fook Chien, Mr Wee Jun Jieh, Mr Soon Ghew Keng, Mr Chin Ye How and the Kuala Lumpur Elite Team will be performing breathtaking wushu stunts at 7.30pm on every Friday while another series of performances will be held at 2.00pm on weekends throughout the celebration.
Their performances will include barehands, short weapons (sword, broadsword), long weapons (spear and cudgel), dual performances and group performances,” said Allan.
“The joyful of Springtime Expressions at Sungei Wang Plaza will also include a Junior Wushu Competition open to all children aged 12 years and below. The selection of finalists for the competition will be held at 12noon on 8th and 9th January while the Finals will be held on 16th January.
In addition to the amazing highlights, China Arts and Craft Exhibition is another opportunity for all shoppers from all races to discover more about China arts and craft. With plentiful exhibits such as silk products, seed and rice micro engraving, Chinese Knotting Art and many more, we strongly believe the exhibition will also fascinate our foreign tourists who wish to experience the different cultures while visiting Malaysia.
To usher in the Year of Rabbit with happiness, prosperity and good health, we have arranged a special redemption for our loyal shoppers. For every purchase of RM100 and above in accumulated receipt from any outlets of Sungei Wang Plaza (except from Parkson and Giant Supermarket), the shoppers can redeem a specially designed Ang Pow packets at the Information Counter from today onwards based on a first come first served basis,” ended Allan.
Other highlights include Wushu Workshops, Charity Visit to Rumah Sejahtera Bentong, Lion and Dragon Dance Performance, God of Prosperity, Longevity and Happiness Appearance and 40% Discount on Victoria Red Label Abalone.
The Wushu Federation of Kuala Lumpur is the state controlling body for the sport of wushu in Kuala Lumpur. Formed in 1977, the federation is registered with the Sports Commissioner’s Office, Ministry of Sports; Federal Territory Sports Council and affiliated with the Wushu Federation of Malaysia.
The Main Sponsor for Springtime Expressions is DIGi and supported by Wushu Federation of Kuala Lumpur.
