This year, the second day of Hari Raya coincides with Malaysia's Independence Day, or better known as Hari Merdeka. Hence the term this year "Merdeka Raya" to refer the joint celebration. Selamat Hari Raya to all those celebrating, and happy holidays to the rest. So it happened I was with my family shopping on Merdeka Day over in
1st Avenue Mall, when I saw this Raya performances at its centre court on the ground floor.
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| Raya Perfornances at 1st Avenue Mall |
1st Avenue Mall has grown in its popularity as well as the number of stalls opened since my last visit last year,with it's current status as the mall to be in central Penang. When I was there on Merdeka day, most shops were open with full occupancy, and the crowd was huge.
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| Overview of centre court 1st Avenue Mall |
1st Avenue Mall Penang
182, Jalan Magazine,
10300 Georgetown, Penang
04-2611121
It was therefore a pleasant surprise to see some dancers performing at it's centre court stage to the tune of Hari Raya songs. The music was pleasant, and it certainly got all the shoppers in the raya mood. Check out some of the photos I managed to capture that afternoon.
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| Raya Performance Capture #1 |
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| Raya Performance Capture #2 |
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| Raya Performance Capture #3 |
With these perfomances, lots of shops, a Carrefour and one TGV cinema in 1st Avenue Mall, I expect this mall to become one of the really happening spots in Penang besides
Gurney Plaza and
Queensbay Mall. That being said, how was Raya for you? Merdeka Raya to be exact.
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Selamat Belated Hari Raya and Belated Merdeka LOL! :P
ReplyDeleteIt was good to back to hometown gor hols right ? :)
ReplyDeletewah raya mood in isaactan.net
ReplyDeleteAaah, I wish they have performances back at my place tooo :/
ReplyDeleteNo famous guest stars? Ah...at least the place looks a bit busier and more alive now. When I was there last, it had just opened and most shoplots were not occupied and there were not very many people around.
ReplyDeleteKian Fai,
ReplyDeleteHappy belated hols to you too! Thanks for dropping by!
Sherry,
Yep it's great to be home! But marriage preparations are killing me.
JFook,
Once in a while must get into the mood right? Lol!!
Shuwen,
Oh where are you at? I thought nearly all shopping complexes will have performances like these.
STP,
Thanks for dropping by! Much appreciated. Yup, 1st avenue mall is coming up fast and strong! :)
wahhh..so happening in Penang? oh, i never been to 1st Avenue Mall..is it the Pranghin mall near Komtar there? Must go next time.. .
ReplyDeletewah..so nice...i was playing my most common sport at my hometown ipoh which is stay at home and rot...LOL
ReplyDeleteI should have go there, stuck in Queensbay Mall few days hahaa and no any raya performance there
ReplyDeletesuch vibrant colours
ReplyDeletehow come i didn't see you there, was there too,kekkekek
ReplyDeleteI saw the dancers donned Chinese costume for their Raya dance? Very 1 Malaysia. :D
ReplyDeleteWow, just look at those colourful shots! Wish I was there to watch the performance :)
ReplyDeleteHope the smell of my cooking will draw u to my blog more often. Hahaha! Have a wonderful weekend, Isaac!
Ohhh... you too, balik kampung. I was actually thought u were mentioned abt Avenue Ampang, K.L. Oh, Raya performance, so far i didn't catch any in our local mall, should check out the event this weekend!
ReplyDeletenice performance!
ReplyDeleteThey are having this almost every mall. Surprised that people still watch it haha
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is this the new one with the Parkson as anchor tenant?
ReplyDeleteoh, so this is a new shopping mall in penang?? have not been to penang for ages already.. this one definitely look very grand..
ReplyDeletehaha but hor this year i think more on raya mood right? :p
ReplyDeleteagreed with caroline ng mayling.. more on raya mood.. i love raya!! he he..
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