In celebration of Malaysia’s 65th Independence Day, Subang Parade shopping mall in Subang Jaya is hosting a Merdeka Fiesta on August 27, 28 and 31.
Taking inspiration from the theme for the country’s National Day, “Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama”, or “Malaysian Family, Strong Together”, the three-day fiesta aims to bring families, neighbours and friends together in the spirit of Merdeka.
There will be an exciting line-up of family-friendly activities, including fashion shows, bazaar, cooking demonstrations, hobby demonstrations, performances by local artists and even a petting zoo.
The Merdeka fashion show on August 27 will highlight Malaysia’s rich Batik, Tenun and Songket traditions and showcase homegrown talents such as fashion designer Calvin Thoo who is known for his specialization in traditional fabrics.
“Merdeka Fiesta is put together to bring awareness among Malaysians of the rich heritage and common interests, values and history of the country, helping to build a firm foundation for the future. The Batik, Tenun and Songket fashion show as well as the display of mostly locally produced merchandise will be a good showcase of all things Malaysian,” said Aldela Puspa Nordin, CEO of Hektar Property Services Sdn Bhd, the property manager of Subang Parade.
Highlights include a special showcase of the traditional batik and songket handmade and designed by the residents of Penjara Kelantan, an initiative under Tengku Puan Temenggong Kelantan, Tunku Puan Sri Dato’ Hajjah Noor Hayati Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra.
There will also be a pet adoption campaign alongside a petting zoo. There will also be tutorials and demonstrations of, among others, makeup and terrarium building. For hijabistas, there are tutorials happening on August 28 and 31.
Malaysian celebrity chef Dato’ Zamzani Abdul Wahab, popularly known as ‘Chef Zam’, will be showcasing his culinary expertise on August 31 through several cooking demonstrations.
Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Johari Shukri Jamil said, “The Merdeka Fiesta showcases our Malaysian culture and roots that we want to not just uphold but share with the rest of the world. These includes not just our culinary traditions but also our fashion and art as can be seen from the batik and songket designs presented here.”
He continued, “Subang Parade has been the centre for families and workers in the surrounding neighbourhoods for more than 30 years. Since then, the mall has undergone several enhancements and refurbishments to ensure that it remains on top of market trends while catering to our target market.
“We want to remain a premier gathering place for families and friends in the Klang Valley and we will continue to upgrade facilities as well as introduce new retail brands and services to ensure that they get as much as possible out of their visit to the mall.”
