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Sofitel Kuala Lumpur’s Wan Chun Ting Celebrates the Prosperous Year of the Dragon with Culinary Extravaganza

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 dixonthum

Yee Sang with Norwegian Salmon and crispy white bait fish

As the vibrant Year of the Dragon unfolds, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara beckons all enthusiasts to join in the festivities and indulge in a plethora of enchanting Chinese New Year offerings throughout 3 January to 24 February 2024. From delectable Cantonese delights to exclusive spa experiences, Sofitel is set to make this Chinese New Year celebration a memorable and prosperous affair.

Deep fried Soon Hock fish sliced with homemade ‘Thai’ sauce

A Symphony of Culinary Delights at Wan Chun Ting
Sofitel’s award-winning restaurant, Wan Chun Ting, under the culinary mastery of Executive Chinese Chef Leong Weng Heng, promises an imperial Cantonese dining experience like no other. With 33 years of expertise, Chef Leong has crafted three special set menus – Prosperity, Fortune, and Wealth – priced at RM288+, RM338+, and RM398+ per person, respectively.

Fragrant fried rice and glutinous rice with waxed meat

The Chinese New Year Yee Sang Delight at Wan Chun Ting is a feast for the senses, starting at RM88+. Diners can choose from a variety of options, including Vegetarian Yee Sang, Jellyfish Yee Sang, Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab Yee Sang, and more. Each dish reflects the richness of Chinese traditions and symbolizes prosperity for the coming year.

Braised sun dried oyster, goose web with bean puff and garden green

For reservations at Wan Chun Ting, guests can contact +603 2720 6648 or email Jasmine.Yap@sofitel.com.

Sofitel Prosperity Luxury Box
For those looking to extend the celebration beyond the dining table, Sofitel presents the Prosperity Luxury Box, priced at RM298+. This opulent box includes a curated assortment of delightful items such as a Luxury Leather Box, Yun Nam Pu Erh Aged Tea, Chef Heng Special Chilli Sauce, Dried Mushroom, Pineapple Tart, Nian Gao Fish, London Almond Cookies, Cashew Nuts, Fortune Cookies, Mandarin Oranges, and a special Gift Voucher.

To sweeten the deal, an enticing 20% early bird discount is available for orders placed by 21 January 2024. To secure your Prosperity Luxury Box, call or WhatsApp +6017-511 7725 or email HA123-FB@sofitel.com. All orders should be placed 48 hours before the preferred collection date with full payment.

Chinese New Year-themed Buffet, Afternoon Tea and Spa Indulgence
On top of that, Kwee Zeen offers Chinese New Year-themed buffets featuring a delightful mix of Chinese, local, and international dishes. The festive buffet dinner will be available from 3 January to 11 February 2024.

Le Bar Cocktail & Stories is also serving Chinese New Year Festive Afternoon Tea, priced at RM168+ (Monday–Friday) and RM188+ (Weekends) for two persons, with option for a package with Champagne or Cocchi cocktails at RM279+. The Chinese New Year Festive Afternoon Tea is available daily from 3 January to 13 February 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Indulge yourself at Sofitel Spa with the Chinese New Year Thalgo offer available from 3 January to 24 February 2024.

Check out the full Festive Packages on their digital brochure at https://bit.ly/SofitelKLCNYFestiveDelight

About Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is a luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant Damansara Heights. With its sophisticated design, elegant accommodation, and world-class facilities, the hotel offers a refined sanctuary for discerning travellers. From its stylish rooms and suites to its exceptional dining experiences, spa and fitness facilities, and warm and personalized service, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara provides guests with a truly unforgettable stay.

About Sofitel
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture, and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with more than 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

Website: www.sofitel.com
IG: @sofitelkualalumpurdamansara

Fashion

Larrie’s Stylish Stride into the Year of the Dragon: Unveiling the CNY 2024 Collection

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 dixonthum

As the Chinese New Year approaches, Larrie, the renowned footwear brand, takes pride in introducing its highly anticipated CNY 2024 collection. Meticulously crafted to embody the essence of the festive season and celebrate the auspicious Year of the Dragon, Larrie’s latest collection is a seamless fusion of modernity and tradition. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the captivating details of Larrie’s CNY 2024 collection for both men and women, showcasing how it brings joy, style, and a touch of the Dragon’s spirit to this special occasion.

Capturing the Spirit of the Dragon
Larrie’s CNY 2024 collection radiates vibrancy, featuring a harmonious blend of captivating patterns and modern designs. The carefully curated palette of elegant colors, including black, brown, sand, nude, white, and pink, ensures a connection to both modern tastes and timeless style. Larrie’s commitment to embracing the spirit of the Year of the Dragon is evident in every detail of this remarkable collection.

Chinatown Backdrop and Exclusive Tote Bag
To showcase the collection in all its glory, Larrie has chosen the iconic Chinatown as the backdrop for its photoshoot. This not only pays homage to tradition but also adds a cultural touch to the visual representation of the collection. Additionally, Larrie introduces an exclusive tote bag for CNY 2024, contributing significantly to the style portrayed in the collection and providing customers with a fashionable accessory to complement their festive looks.

Larrie for Him: Styles Inspired by the Wood Dragon
Motivated by the characteristics of the Wood Dragon, Larrie introduces a stylish “For Him” segment that seamlessly combines casual elegance with wood-inspired colors. From brown and sand to black and white, Larrie’s collection for men features striped patterns and updated two-tone and three-tone hues in sneakers, catering to the preferences of contemporary men leading fast-paced lives. The versatility of these wood-inspired colors offers modern men numerous options for outfit coordination, including denim and khaki ensembles.

Larrie for Her: A Symphony of Joyful Colors
For modern women seeking simplicity, comfort, and elegance, Larrie’s “For Her” collection for CNY 2024 introduces a joyful color scheme. Pink takes center stage, complemented by nude and black options, creating a color palette that seamlessly coordinates with the men’s collection. The combination of pink shoes with red outfits establishes a bold and stylish blocking color theme, providing women with a touch of girlish charm while exuding confidence. The collection includes open-toe sandals and sneakers, offering versatile options for pairing with denim or mini dresses.

Available Nationwide Now
Larrie’s CNY 2024 collection is now available at all leading department stores nationwide. With prices ranging from RM49.00 to RM179.00, Larrie ensures accessibility without compromising on style and quality. For more product details and the latest fashion tips, visit Larrie’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/larrie78 or log on to www.larrieshoes.com.

ABOUT LARRIE
LARRIE shoes are designed, produced, distributed, and marketed by Larrie Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd. Incorporated in 1978, Larrie Corporation is a leading and successful shoe manufacturer, distributor, and marketer in Malaysia. The company has a strong distribution network of 80 shoe retailers nationwide. Currently, Larrie Corporation is marketing and distributing many international brands in Malaysia. Among them are The Flexx, Geox, Camel Active, and Polo Haus.

Lifestyle

Celebrating Luck and Tùgetherness with MyTOWNKL

January 6, 2023May 10, 2023 dixonthum

It is gonna be such an auspicious celebration at MyTOWN Shopping Center (MyTOWNKL). Let’s celebrate the Year of Rabbit at MyTOWNKL, bond over quality meals and entertainment with families and friends.

‘Tùgetherness’
General Manager of MyTOWNKL, Mohd Azhan Che Mat said, the word ‘Tù’ means rabbit in Chinese. Hence, the wordplay of ‘Tùgetherness’ was selected as the theme in the spirit of fostering warm fellowship among family members and a perfect time to rekindle relationships and friendships. So cute, right?!

Attractions in Central Town and Town Park
Bring your family and friends here and walk down the memory lane at Central Town and be mesmerised by the majestic of the 20-feet lantern in Central Town with blossoming peonies and dazzling cherry blossoms decoration. You will be welcomed by the charming festive decoration of 12 Chinese zodiac animals showcase at Town Park, where each animal is associated with a personality trait, making it fun to look up what your sign is according to the year of your birth.

Flower Market in MyTOWNKL
Don’t miss the Lunar New Year Fair at MyTOWNKL, also known as the “Flower Market” in the Chinese culture with a wide variety of exciting merchandises. This is the best place to get your selection of luxury and worth-spending hampers by Famous Amos, Hai-O, Jin Ye Ye, or Fu Da Ren for those who are looking for gifts, ladies’ fashion handbags by Christy Ng, cute kids wear by Good Kids, stylish K-Pop accessories by Lady K and many choices of snacks by Awesome Snacks.

Exciting Activities from 29 December 2022 until 29 January 2023

Activities		Date	Time	Location
Lion Dance by Kwong Ngai	Traditional	7-23 Jan*	3PM	Central Town, GF
	LED	7, 14 Jan	7.30PM	Town Park, GF
	LED Acrobatic	22, 23 Jan	7.30PM	Town Park, GF
The Martial Art of Wushu	Traditional	7-15 Jan*	3.30PM	Central Town, GF
	LED	7, 14 Jan	8PM	Town Park, GF
Contemporary Dance by UCSI University		15, 21, 23 Jan	2.30PM	Central Town, GF

*Weekend & Public Holiday

Eco-friendly Initiative
As an initiative of sustainable and eco-friendly effort, MyTOWNKL rewards shoppers with Christy Ng’s Fillmore Monogram Canvas Tote in two trendy colours – dusty pink and beige. This eco-friendly tote bag is lined with water resistant coating and reinforced with canvas linings at the edge to keep belongings safe and dry. On each side of the bag, both MyTOWNKL and Christy Ng’s brand name will be embroidered and meticulously crafted by skilled artisans.

Gift Redemption and Online Game
During this festive celebration, premium items including the MyTOWNKL’s edition of Christy Ng Fillmore Monogram Canvas Tote, alongside with luxury bath towel, and limited-edition red packet are available as a redemption. Redemptions are open for MyTOWNKL App users with a minimum of 88 points or a minimum spend of RM138 (max. 3 combined receipts) for non-users.

In addition, play the “Grab Lucky Gold Ingots” online game, by collecting as many gold ingots within the time limit to receive exciting tenant’s cash voucher. Visit MyTOWNKL’s website to start the challenge.

More Exciting Brands Coming In this New Year
To kickstart a new chapter for the year, MyTOWNKL welcomes several new tenants such as Serai, TGI Fridays, Perfect Ice, U Mobile, Curiookids, Ayam Penyet Best Station, 90’s Snacky, Aranorissa, DMR, Atlaz Coffee, and Has#tag Sweets. More exciting brands such as Artisan Carpet, Mukbang Tteokbokki Buffet, WEKOME, Buttonscarves, Fana Couture, and El Zahraa are expected to be opening soon.

Connect and follow MyTOWNKL’s digital platforms:
Website: https://mytownkl.com.my/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mytownkl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mytownshoppingcentre/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyTOWNShoppingCentre
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytownkl

About MyTOWN Shopping Centre
MyTOWN Shopping Centre is a super-regional shopping centre for friends and family on the fringes of the Central Business District of Kuala Lumpur. The shopping centre is a one-stop destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Anchored by IKEA, MyTOWN Shopping Centre is set to deliver a fantastic customer experience with a vibrant mix of retailers. It is one of five shopping centres under the portfolio of Ikano Centres, part of IKEA Southeast Asia. MyTOWN Shopping Centre is developed jointly by Boustead Holdings Berhad and Ikano Pte. Ltd. For more information, log on to mytownkl.com.my.

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