Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Realms of Raya at Sunway Pyramid

Salam from the Heart’ during this Raya season. Yes, today is the eve of Raya. Most of my friends and readers already back to hometown having the last buka puasa dinner. I also just had my dinner. :)
It is a truly meaningful Hari Raya in Sunway Pyramid, as the mall embarks on an exotic escapade by highlighting the finest in shopping experience and most colourful culture of the Ottoman Empire! The LG1 Main Concourse is ‘transformed’ into a Mini Grand Bazaar from 19 July till 18 August,  as shoppers are immersed with elements of both Eastern and Western influences that stem from Turkey’s multi-ethnic compromises and fusions. 
 
The Realms of Raya was launched recently by Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim, Deputy Chairman of Sunway Group, featuring a Turkish-inspired dance performance to also welcome Datin Latiffah Kamaruddin; HC Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Shopping Malls and Theme Parks; Phang Sau Lian, General Manager of Marketing, Sunway Shopping Malls; TV personalities Nazrudin Habibur Rahman and his wife Sheahnee Iman Lee; along with invited guests.
From left Ms Phang, Datin Seri Latiffah, Datuk Seri Razman M Hashim and Mr HC Chan and Turkish inspired dancers 
 
The Realms of Raya in Sunway Pyramid features the distinguished Turkish arts and culture, while creating a truly harmonious effect to blend everything in with the Hari Raya celebrations,” said Phang. 

This Ramadan and Syawal, Sunway Pyramid is embarking on a campaign to reach out to everyone to reflect upon the spirit of the festive season by remembering the true meaning of the singularly beautiful act of ‘salam’ (handshake). Titled “Salam from the Heart”, the mall’s S.O.S (Some Of uS) campaign is built upon how the symbolic act that is often taken for granted.
Datuk Seri Razman M Hashim and Mr HC Chan giving duit raya to the children from Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih. 

Guests from Masjid Al-Husna Bandar Sunway and around 30 underprivileged children from Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih added to the merriment to the ‘Realms of Raya’ Launch.

Along with guests, they performed the ‘United Salam from the Heart’ to kick-start the campaign, and at the same time, understanding the simple yet powerful act of the touching of the forehead to the palm which carries with it connotations of respect, love and kinship.
 
Nazrudin also shared the family’s salam routine, as when he and Sheahnee got married, salam was among the practice that he taught her. The habit is consequently taught to their children, something that strengthens their family ties, in which they both treasure.   

In propagating this, Sunway Pyramid has created a prologue to the campaign in the form of a social video, titled ‘Salam dari Hati’ (Salam from the Heart) which encourages everyone to reflect on the true meaning of salam,” said Phang.
The video is already uploaded on Facebook, which has garnered a lot of attention from Sunway Pyramid’s fans and being shared on their walls as well. Both ‘Salam dari Hati’ and ‘Salam from the Heart’ videos are available on the mall’s Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/SunwayPyramid97
Exciting activities will also be held throughout the mall including ‘Salam with Leo and Leona’ where patrons who salam with Leo and Leona will receive badges from Sunway Pyramid’s endearing mascot and also roving performances by Turkish-inspired dancers during weekends and public holidays. Shoppers can also kirim salam by picking up postcards available at all concierges and at the Mail Box, near the Main Concourse and dropping them off at the Mail Box and they will be delivered.

On top of that, shoppers can check out the Mini Grand Bazaar at the LG1 Main Concourse where the launch is held which include some of the highlights in the mall such as Laura Mercier, Crabtree & Evelyn, Rimba, Cold Storage, Sofia Iman’s collection, one of the prominent songket and Baju Melayu producers in Malaysia and also Turkish ice cream or ‘dondurma’.

With all these activities to look forward to in Sunway Pyramid, why not come by and experience your unique shopping adventure in the mall, especially in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration? Sunway Pyramid, a part of the Sunway Resort City which consists of Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa and Sunway Lagoon, is a central tourist attraction which attracts more than 3 million visitors per month.


Selamat Hari Raya!

Saturday, August 3, 2013

July's FB Updates (2)

It's Saturday morning! What you gonna do on Saturday morning? 
If I still can wake up by 6.30am, I'll go for a run. Training is needed for my HM in this month.
When I'm busy and can't updates much on this blog, I'll do the updates on FB. So, do like and follow my updates at https://www.facebook.com/JustNorahs
New Zealand Botanical Skincare Brand Evolu finally arrived in Malaysia! I was at the media launch for Evolu, by the local distributor Skintopic at its 4th kiosk at The Curve. Evolu offers full range of skincare and bodycare products with retail prices from.RM68 - RM278 .
Congratulations to LOREAL for winning the Top Voted Brand in Guardian's Choice Award 2013. The awards were participated by more than 200 brands and over 300 products.
"My Starbucks Gift To You'. This is an additional feature to the Starbucks Cards. With just one click online, we can transfer our Starbucks reward to our friends and family. Give our love ones a token of appreciation! ♥ 
Today's simple makeup with Ronasutra Mineral Makeup 2-in-1 Foundation & Powder (001 Ivory). Find out more at: www.ronasutra.com ‪#‎Ronasutra‬ ‪#‎mineralmakeup‬ ‪#‎makeup‬ ‪#‎foundation‬ ‪#‎powder‬
Why everyone is crazy to get the McDonald Minions? I prefer Hello Kitty lar! Kawaii right? ‪#‎McDonalds‬ ‪#‎hellokitty‬ ‪#‎minions‬ ‪#‎collection‬
At The Body Shop (TBS) Honey Mania media launch. Mark Davis TBS Community Fair Trade Director (CFT) is sharing with us the latest Community Fair Trade ingredient; Honey from Ethiopia. ‪#‎thebodyshop‬ ‪#‎honeymania‬ ‪#‎bblogger‬ ‪#‎beauty‬
My daily routine with this product, inspired by ayurvedic techniques. ‪#‎TalikaBodyShapingChallenge 
 
Have a great weekends!
♥ 
JustNorahs
 

Share Some Love, Rent a Hope on 3rd August 2013!

Are you free this afternoon? Just 20 minutes! Spare 20 minutes to walk and play with furry friends in support of Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA) Selangor.
The Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA) Selangor is organizing Rent for Hope where public are encouraged to get to know the dogs, get closer, play and interact with the dogs and get a “feel” being a dog owner.
 Details:
Date: 3rd August 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: Central Park Avenue, One Utama
 What's Rent for Hope?
  • Rent for Hope give everyone an opportunity to understand and get to know the dogs before adopting and potential “parents” will be able to see and play with the dogs and see if they are ready to adopt the dogs. 
  • SPCA and their volunteers will be around to guide and advise potential adopters who wishes to adopt any of the dogs. 
  • You can speak to any SPCA staff and volunteers to see if you are ready to be a “parents” and what is required to be a responsible pet owner or you can just get to know the dogs, bring them for a walk – you never know, you might be walking away with a companion of your lifetime, a furry friend for yourself.
How to join Rent for Hope?
With a donation of RM20, you can walk or play with a dog in the park for 20 minutes. This is one of the first to embark from a series of adoption drive that will help SPCA to rehome about 130 dogs and 60 cats in order for the renovation and construction of a brand new ECO SPCA Centre, which will kick start in 30 days from now. 

Donate RM20 for 20 minutes for a joyful and fulfilling by walking a dog. SPCA and the dogs will be there waiting for you!

Friday, August 2, 2013

CLEO August 2013 Issue Comes with NUXE Skincare Product (Deluxe Travel Size Sample)

It's the 2nd day of August! A new month and new issue of beauty magazines! For this month, the CLEO August 2013 Issue comes with NUXE Skincare Product (Deluxe Travel Size Sample).
I came across this promotion at Borders when I was there for an appointment.
NUXE, is a natural origin cosmetology brand that combines performance and pleasure in France. This brand's name means NATURE AND LUXURY (NATURE and LUXE in French). 
By purchasing a copy of the CLEO Aug'13 issue at Borders, you can redeem a NUXE skincare Deluxe Travel Size Sample. There are 2 NUXE skincare products (Crème Fraîche® de Beaut) to choose :
  • NUXE 24hr soothing and rehydrating fresh mask (15ml)
  • NUXE 24hr soothing and moisturizing rich cream (15ml)
  • NUXE 24hr soothing and moisturizing emulsion (15ml)
I think this is a good promotion as the NUXE skincare products for the Crème Fraîche® de Beauté range is between RM108-RM198 selling at SaSa. A copy of CLEO magazine is priced at RM6 and for this month it comes with a NUXE skincare Deluxe Travel Size Sample.
This what I got for myself! ^-^
Have a great weekends!
♥  
JustNorahs

Lucky Winner Goes On RM20,000 Cash Shopping Spree in Sunway Pyramid's Passport to Fashion Contest!

My dream didn't come true as I was not the lucky winner for the Sunway Pyramid's Passport to Fashion  Contest.  :(  
Who was the winner? 
Rusnita Buji, who runs her own business in building maintenance and pesticide control was the Grand Prize Winner for the RM20,000 cash Shopping Spree at Sunway Pyramid! Congratulation!
And on top of that, Rusnita Buji has celebrity TV Host Jojo Struys acting as a fashion consultant, giving both fashion and beauty tips as she shop.
 
 "I was shocked when the radio station called me to congratulate me. I have never won anything in my life other than a bottle of mineral water. Sunway pyramid is like my second home and I'm always there shopping. I still cannot believe my luck and I must thank the friendly staff at Coach who encouraged me to join this contest, ' says the 36-year-old Sabahan who currently resides in Bandar Sunway.
Themed as Passport to Fashion, Sunway Pyramid’s Ground Floor Water Feature Area was decked with icons from London, Paris, Japan, Hawaii and New York. The icons include the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Hawaiian surfboards and a Japanese Garden.  There were also Style Transit photo booths where shoppers can pose, snap and post their pictures on their social network in an instant.
The definite highlight of the Fashion celebration was none other than the annual Grand Prize of RM20,000 cash shopping spree in the We Pay Your Fashion Bills & Shopping Spree contest.
Shoppers who spent more than RM150 in any of the fashion and beauty outlets (RM100 for HSBC Cardholders) within the mall were eligible for the contest.
On top of the exclusive Grand Prize, Sunway Pyramid had paid the full amount of 26 other lucky winners’ fashion bills selected via lucky draws during Fashion Month. All winners were called and announced via the hitz.fm Drive Thru every weekday.

Several Sunway Pyramid’s Facebook fans also had their slice of fun during Fashion Month as they were enlisted as Fashion Guru for a day, giving styling tips along the themes of Street Retro Look in Paris, Party Chic in New York and Smart Casual in Tokyo.  

Visit Sunway Pyramid Facebook and follow Sunway Pyramid Twitter for the latest updates on events and promotions.