Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Brings to Life the Art of Songket-Weaving for Hari Raya 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
For us city dwellers who are often caught up in the
hustle and bustle of the fast-paced KL lifestyle, it is always important that
we take a step back to treasure those around us and savour precious moments
with our loved ones. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the city’s premier shopping haven,
will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year to pay
homage to the nation’s rich culture and heritage in a manner that spells out
royalty and decadence. In partnership with Royal Terengganu Songket, Pavilion
Kuala Lumpur will be rekindling old traditions and reflecting on the
significance of Hari Raya by bringing to life the art of Songket-weaving,
from 3 July to 3 August 2014, at Centre Court.
The launch of this event started off with traditional
Gamelan music by SUKTRA Terengganu that serenated the guests. Thereafter the
guest of honor arrived, Her Royal Highness Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Sultanah of
Terengganu whom is also the Patron of Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah. Along with
Tuanku were Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Nadhirah Zahrah Binti Sultan Mizan Zainal
Abidin, Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra Binti Sultan Mizan Zainal
Abidin, YBhg To’ Puan Sri Nur Rahmah Mohd Zain and the entourage. Songket
dancers then graced the audiences with a traditional dance that delighted
everyone.
After which, the Raya festivities was officiated by Her
Royal Highness Sultanah Nur Zahirah, YBhg To’ Puan Sri Nur Rahmah Mohd Zain,
Joyce Yap and Ken Yang that marked the beginning of the month-long celebration.
With that grand launch of Weaving Tradisi Raya, it then followed by a fashion
show of traditional Songket pieces by Royal Terengganu
Songket.
To revitalise the art of Songket-weaving,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur will be having an exhibition to feature the rich origins
ofSongket-weaving. Visitors and shoppers can look forward to weaving
demonstrations by Royal Terengganu Songket. During the exhibition, visitors can
also try on the Songket and be mesmerised by the timeless
beauty of this exquisitely sewn fabric.
Also look forward to an exhibition hosted by Ken Yang, an
international Malaysian painter and royal portraitist who lived and worked in
Paris for more than 12 years. He is a first-class historical painter and lends
crucial importance to the preservation of traditions. As an artist who makes it
his mission to revitalise forgotten artwork, he is a perfect fit for Pavilion
Kuala Lumpur’s Hari Raya 2014 theme. Yang’s artwork and royal
portraits will be displayed at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur throughout theHari Raya celebrations.
From 3 July to 3 August 2014, visitors can enjoy other
exciting and educational activities that include traditional Songket-weaving
demonstration and Aidilfitri band music performance.
Spend RM300 in a single receipt at any specialty stores
during the Raya season at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur will receive
exclusively designed Hari Raya packets. The redemption can be
made at concierge desks and it is limited to a maximum of two packs per shopper
daily.
For more information, kindly contact Pavilion KL’s
Concierge at 03 2118 8833 or check real-time updates on Facebook @http://www.facebook.com/PavilionKL.
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