That holiday seasons, beginning of the year-end school holidays as well as Christmas and New Year seasons is just a month-away from now, and that’s where most of us Malaysians are already planning for the holidays spending time with their loved ones or ushering into that festive mood.
During these special seasons, shopping malls in the city are already organizing various kinds of activities, setting up and preparing for the holiday season themes to attract shoppers in ushering these seasons.
If you are looking for some Christmas inspirations, get inspired this season with creative Christmas decoration ideas, from unique hanging decorations to decorative baubles and novelty decorations, from shopping malls, stores in and around the city malls, to spruce your Christmas celebration.
The New Sarawak Tribune (TNST) takes a look at some of the malls and shops in the city, preparing for these special occasions.
tHe Spring shopping mall
Upon arrival at the mall, shoppers and visitors are greeted with a gigantic ten-foot Christmas tree decorated with Christmas gifts boxes, candy sticks and a star on top of the Christmas tree, located outside the mall.
The centre of the court, though some are still in progress to transform into Christmas wonderland, one of the anchor supermarkets in the mall has set up nonetheless beautiful decorated Christmas trees, and beautifully decked shelves underneath a gigantic Christmas gift boxes to display products for sale.
There were also sleigh of reindeers, giraffes and teddy bears on drums that transformed into Santa’s workshop, greet shoppers with views and sound suited to the season of joy and giving.
The Green Gallery
This two-storey famous shop at RH Plaza in BDC area is where shoppers celebrating Christmas or Chinese New Year will go to, to get their decorations and gift ideas.
Come the Yuletide season, as you enter the shop, you will be greeted with rows of Christmas trees in various colours, the original green, white resembling the white Christmas or even pink! And, you will be spoiled for choice and do not forget the various kinds of ornaments and Christmas wall papers hung outside the shop, you will feel that you are lost in an enchanted forest adorned with Christmas decorations.
Just in case, if you are looking for Christmas trees, decorations and ornaments, candy cane, Christmas gift ideas, candy gift, Christmas presents and hampers, classic Christmas icons, Christmas kitchen wares, plastic Poinsettia flowers, you will be spoiled for choice here, where shoppers can immerse their senses in the ‘enchanted forest’ of Christmas decorations, and captivating the magical sounds of Christmas.
Kuching Sentral GSM Mall
Another strategic mall for shoppers not just for the locals residing in the city but also for those who are on their way to ‘balik kampung’ for the holiday season.
Don’t forget to visit the second floor of the GSM mall, where rows of Christmas trees and decorations await you. At GMS store here, Christmas trees are reasonably priced from the smallest tree to the tallest tree ranging from RM150 to about RM500, they are for grabs, depending on your preference of the tree if it has been prepared with decorative lights or without.
Some Christmas decorations at the stores and entrances to the mall are still work in progress and would expect to be in full Christmas wonderland view by end of this month.
La Promenade Mall
To make this festive season even more exciting, Hock Seng Lee (HSL) once again lighting up the season with its annual Christmas tree light-up, and this year’s display is more dazzling than ever.
Over 40 beautifully decorated trees line the streets, casting a magical glow across the area, and creating an enchanting atmosphere for all to enjoy.
But that’s not all—this year, HSL has added a fresh new twist to the festivities, making the already impressive tradition even more exciting.
This year, however, there’s a special surprise in store. While the tradition of decorating over 40 trees continues, the colour scheme has undergone a transformation.
For years, HSL’s Christmas tree light-up has been a favourite highlight of the holiday season, drawing crowds to admire the festive displays and the good news is, the trees will be lighted-up after the Chinese New Year festive season.
According to HSL’s representative, Rochester Bagol Nicholas Nyalau, to make this festive season even more exciting, HSL is thrilled to announce the Christmas Photo Contest 2024, offering a grand total prize pool of up to RM3,000!
It’s easy to get involved—simply take a photo of the beautiful Christmas tree displays, set your social media account to “Public,” and use the hashtags #HSLTower and #LaPromenadeMall to enter.
The Christmas photo contest starts now until Dec 31, 2024.
Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or just someone who loves capturing festive moments, this contest is the perfect opportunity to get creative and share your holiday spirit with the community.
The competition is open to everyone, and with such a large prize pool, it’s sure to encourage plenty of holiday fun and festive photography.
With the holiday season now in full swing, HSL invites everyone to come and experience the magic of the Christmas tree light-up.
Whether you’re taking part in the photo contest or simply enjoying the stunning display of lights, there’s no better way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Don’t miss out on this festive tradition that has become a beacon of joy for the community.
