Mid-Autumn FestoRama returns to Penang
ON Sept 15, one of the oldest streets here, Lebuh Pantai, will be transformed into a colourful and sepia-lit dance hall like Old Shanghai.
Men and women dressed in fashion from the 1940s to the 60s would be strolling about, children would be playing "teng teng" (hopscotch) along the nearby Lebuh Bishop, the classic Mini Coopers lining up on Gat Lebuh China and A-go-go and rock 'n' roll flashmobs breaking out in sudden dance moves.
All these signify that the Mid-Autumn FestoRama is back in town!
Themed "The Pearl of The Orient 2013 Blossoms Under The Full Moon", the event, held for the second time, is aimed at promoting Chinese culture among Penangites and tourists. Some 70,000 people are expected to attend from 3pm to 11pm.
CreatiVision managing director Adelyn Lim said the Mid-Autumn Festival, or more commonly known in Malaysia as the Lantern or Mooncake Festival, had always signified the gathering of friends and family members among the Chinese community.
"The public is encouraged to take part in the event along with their family and friends.
"We also encourage orphanages and old folk's homes to contact us about taking part in the event," she said here recently.
Present were Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) president Datuk Patahiyah Ismail and Penang Global Tourism managing director Ooi Geok Ling.
Lim said spurred on by last year's successful Mid-Autumn Festival, the organisers had decided to hold a bigger event and hold more exciting entertainment for people of all ages.
The events included a wushu demonstration, qipao (Cheong Sam) fashion show, Golden Shanghai Musical with a big dance floor provided for the public and also a Creative Moon Cake competition with cash prizes.
Other exciting events include a giant lantern display, lion dances and Chinese drum performances and a non-stop golden oldies karaoke singing.
Traditional children games would also be organised along Lebuh Bishop.
Free gifts would also be distributed and some 50 booths set up.
On the possible traffic congestion at the venues of the event, Patayiah said the council together with the police would manage the traffic flow and road closures in some areas.
For details, call 019-272 0999 or 03-4041 8009 or visit www.9-creativision.com or www.facebook.com/creativision.
Models wearing traditional Chinese dresses at the press conference for the Mid-Autumn Festorama at Pusat Informasi Taman Perbandaran. Pic by Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
ON Sept 15, one of the oldest streets here, Lebuh Pantai, will be transformed into a colourful and sepia-lit dance hall like Old Shanghai.
Men and women dressed in fashion from the 1940s to the 60s would be strolling about, children would be playing "teng teng" (hopscotch) along the nearby Lebuh Bishop, the classic Mini Coopers lining up on Gat Lebuh China and A-go-go and rock 'n' roll flashmobs breaking out in sudden dance moves.
All these signify that the Mid-Autumn FestoRama is back in town!
Themed "The Pearl of The Orient 2013 Blossoms Under The Full Moon", the event, held for the second time, is aimed at promoting Chinese culture among Penangites and tourists. Some 70,000 people are expected to attend from 3pm to 11pm.
CreatiVision managing director Adelyn Lim said the Mid-Autumn Festival, or more commonly known in Malaysia as the Lantern or Mooncake Festival, had always signified the gathering of friends and family members among the Chinese community.
"The public is encouraged to take part in the event along with their family and friends.
"We also encourage orphanages and old folk's homes to contact us about taking part in the event," she said here recently.
Present were Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) president Datuk Patahiyah Ismail and Penang Global Tourism managing director Ooi Geok Ling.
Lim said spurred on by last year's successful Mid-Autumn Festival, the organisers had decided to hold a bigger event and hold more exciting entertainment for people of all ages.
The events included a wushu demonstration, qipao (Cheong Sam) fashion show, Golden Shanghai Musical with a big dance floor provided for the public and also a Creative Moon Cake competition with cash prizes.
Other exciting events include a giant lantern display, lion dances and Chinese drum performances and a non-stop golden oldies karaoke singing.
Traditional children games would also be organised along Lebuh Bishop.
Free gifts would also be distributed and some 50 booths set up.
On the possible traffic congestion at the venues of the event, Patayiah said the council together with the police would manage the traffic flow and road closures in some areas.
For details, call 019-272 0999 or 03-4041 8009 or visit www.9-creativision.com or www.facebook.com/creativision.
Models wearing traditional Chinese dresses at the press conference for the Mid-Autumn Festorama at Pusat Informasi Taman Perbandaran. Pic by Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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