It was a kaleidoscope of colours and sounds as a multi-cultural drums performance by the Malaysian Drum Symphony, heartbeat percussion bands, fashion show, busking acts by masquerade artistes and fire-eaters enthralled invited guests, tourists, visitors and shoppers during the official launch of Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2009 at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on Sunday 5th July 2009 by the wife of Prime Minister of Malaysia, YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor.
The Malaysia Mega Sales Carnival from July 4 to August 31, 2009 is supported by the Tourism Ministry in promoting Malaysia as a world class shopping destination.
Everywhere's on sale. This is the time to grab the best bargains. Shop till you drop as spending helps to stimulate the economy but spend within your means.
The performers from Bantus Capoeira based in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, playing their musical instruments but the members did not perform the martial art dance.
The drummers of Double Stroke from Studio 51 entertaining the crowd. The Liuli crystal fountain is in the background.
In attendance were Supermodel Amber Chia and other invited guests.
Beauties in a row: Staff of Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Sdn Bhd, which manages Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall, waiting to welcome the arrival of their VIP guest-of-honour YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor who is the wife of Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to launch the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2009.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen (in blue modern cheongsam) arrived early and was all exited for the official launch. Accompany her is Pavilion Malaysia Sdn Bhd deputy chairman Datin Cindy Lim (on Datuk Seri Dr Ng's left).
While waiting for the arrival of YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor to launch Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival, she took the opportunity to speak to the big crowd of tourists, shoppers and visitors that had gathered to watch, about the 1Malaysia concept where the various races in the country; the Malays, Chinese, Indians and other minorities live together as one Malaysia where there is a place under the sun for all Malaysians.
A group photo taken in front of the Liuli crystal fountain at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen extends her greetings to all who had gathered at the Liuli crystal fountain area.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen congratulated the Indian couple who said they were in the city for their honeymoon.
Malaysians of all races had gathered to watch the night celebration at the Liuli crystal fountain area.
Greetings from Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen to these tourists from Australia.
The fanciful and colourful masquerade artistes getting ready for their performance.
The masquerade artistes with their exciting and daunting costumes.
When YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor arrived, she was taken to the Liuli crystal fountain to toss a coin into the fountain for good luck. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen and Pavilion Malaysia Sdn Bhd deputy chairman Cindy Lim also joined in the ritual.
YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor being led to the Bintang Circle of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall for the official launch.
YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor waving to the big crowd waiting for her arrival.
All smiles: Sharing a lighter moment were YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor (middle), Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen (left) and Pavilion Malaysia Sdn Bhd deputy chairman Datin Cindy Lim (right).
On hand for the evening was famous emcee Mahathir Lokman.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen in her speech said that efforts to increase tourist expenditure in shopping would continue.
YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor in her speech urged retailers to provide excellent customer service to shoppers.
Confetti flies from the sky during the grand official launch of the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival.
Big crowd of invited guests and shoppers filled to the brim at Bintang Circle of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall where the official launch was held.
After the official launch, a delightful Islamic fashion kicks off the evening's night entertainment. Click here to see more pics of the fashion show.
Tourist police personnel Mas (left) and Siti on duty at Pavillion Kuala Lumpur during the official launch of Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival.
The Double Stroke drummers playing their percussion band musics inside Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
So were the Malaysian Red Crescent, IPK (National Headquarters). Its administrative officer for disaster management Teo Kuang Chen (back row, first from right) said 26 volunteers were on duty and three ambulances were parked in front of the Bukit Bintang entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor adjourned to the open space near the Liuli crystal fountain to watch a performance of Malaysian drum beats by the Malaysian Drum Symphony and other performances by masquerade artistes, fire poi performers and percussion bands.
The Double Stroke drummers from Studio 51 playing their music.
The KL Stompers stomping away with their rhythms and beats created from garbage bins, pails, pans, empty bottles and anything that makes a sound.
A masquerade artiste with her butterfly costume.
The costumed dances performed by colourful masquerade artistes.
Th eye-catching masquerade artistes dancing to the music.
Masqueradea artistes with their fun and fabulous costumes.
These fire eaters perform fire breathing stunts of large flames.
The Malaysian Drum Symphony giving a colourful show at the launch.
Drummers dressed in traditional clothing beating the rebana ubi (very large cone shaped drums).
Fascinating traditional drum beats.
The Chinese drummers in action.
The Bhangra dancers and their drums.
The Chimouquay fire eaters posing for the camera.
A tourist posing with a team member the fire eaters Chimouquay.
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