Cultural dance show for Merdeka 2009 at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur

A colourful traditional dance performances from the diverse cultures in Malaysia fascinated shoppers and tourists at Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday 29th August 2009.

The beautiful traditional music and dances were held to celebrate the country’s 52nd Hari Merdeka or Independence Day which falls on 31st August.

The crowd of shoppers and tourists watched in fascination the beautiful traditional songs and music sung and played against the colourful background of Malays, Chinese, Indians and the ethnic races of Sabah and Sarawak swirling around in their colourful costumes, performing traditional dances.

Take a look …

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Summer Street Fest 2009 at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur

Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur launched its 3-day Summer Street Fest from July 24 to 26, 2009 at the boulevard to liven up the on-going 2-month Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2009 which is held from 4th July to 31st August 2009.

A drum line performance by Latin Percussionists, a fashion show presentation by young designers of International Fashion Training Center (IFTC) and photo-taking session with colourful masquerade artistes kept the big crowd of shoppers entertained on Friday 24th July 2009.
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Colourful and eye-catching masquerade artistes posing with shoppers and tourists durng the free photo-taking session :

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xA fashion show presented by the young talents of IFTC :

See more pics at :

IFTC Young Designers Fashion Show 2009 (Part I)

IFTC Young Designers Fashion Show 2009 (Part II)
ITFC Youbg Designers Fashion Show 2009 (Part III)
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xA drumline band called Latin Percussionists giving a solid performance with their lively drum beats :


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A boy sitting on a heavenly male guardian lion.

For good feng shui, a pair of the legendary creatures (also called fu dogs) are placed at the entrance of Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, with one sitting on each side of the entrance, to bring good luck and protection to the occupants of the building.

If you stand inside looking out, the male lion is on the left hand side of the entrance and the female lion is on the right hand side on the entrance.

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Fish Leong at Sungei Wang Plaza for her upcoming concert

Fish Leong hmmm…… wonder why did she call herself ‘Fish’? According to a report in a local daily, she said that’s because she likes fish a lot and loves eating fish – steamed and fried!

OK curiousity satisfied. Fish Leong Jing Ru is the stage name for Kuala Pilah-born singer Jasmine Leong Chui Peng, 30 who was in Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday 25th April 2009 to advertise her upcoming Fish Leong Today is Our Valentine’s Day Live in Malaysia 2009 concert to be staged on June 13 at 8pm at Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil. This is her second concert in Malaysia after four years. Her first concert was in 2005 at the same stadium.

I am no fan of Fish Leong but when I was at Sungei Wang and heard that the singer was making a brief appearance, I decided to stay and see Fish Leong in person - a Malaysian singer who has made it big in Taiwan since she went there in 1999 and enjoys big success in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, besides Malaysia.

Fish Leong met her fans, held an autograph signing session and sang a few of her favourite songs to the delight of her fans, admirers and shoppers at a make-shift stage outside the main entrance of Sungei Wang Plaza.

The place was unsuitable for the event as the crowd of hundreds cramped the enclosed make-shift stage area located on a pavement sandwiched between the plaza building on one side and Jalan Sultan Ismail on the other side and with the pedestiran pathway blocked, access into the shopping complex by shoppers from Jalan Bukit Bintang side is almost impossible. I wonder how the authority could have approved the venue.

 

Excited fans of singer Fish Leong Fans Club waiting for their idol's arrival at the enclosed make-shift stage area outside the entrance of Sungei Wang Plaza in Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL.


An exicted fan being interviewed by a local radio station. Note the KL Monorail track in the background.


Fish Leong sings with her amazing voice.


Fish Leong captivates the crowd with her singing prowess.


Fish Leong gives a solid performance.


Fish Leong is a talented singer. Her warm attitude towards her fans surely win her many admirers.


Fish Leong signing autograph for her fans on the stage under tight security.

Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge 2009

Belly dancers in typical belly dance costume of bra top over a skirt took to the floor at the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge held at Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre.

Showing off their movements of the hips and abdomen along with the waiving of hands and drawing in and up the stomach, these amazing dancers received big round of applause from the crowd of shoppers.

The event was to promote Malta Quench which is a non-alcoholic malt drink and produced by Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB).

The main attraction was the abseiling which proved a big challenge for many brave souls who overcame their fear by sliding down the rope in controlled environment from level three to ground level at Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre.

The other attractions were the belly dance and rock band performance.

 

Belly dancing hmm... When I saw it , I thought it was beautiful and a little sexy.


A belly dancer waving arms and shaking body.


A belly dancer with her bends, twists and twirls.


Belly dancers showing a variety of beautiful dance styles that draw the crowd.

The amazing belly dancers gyrating to the music with sensuous movements of hips and abdomen.


Belly dancers: (From left) Diane, Branny Teo and Hannah from Belly Fusion


The belly dancing and rock band performance that draw a large crowd of shoppers.


A participant of the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge abseiling down a rope under controlled conditions from the third level to the ground level at the Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre.


The abseiling challenge watched by crowd of shoppers at 1 Utama shopping centre.


An abseiling participant hooked high in the air.

Easy does it.

A lady participant has no difficulty abseiling down on her own to waiting assistants.


These two lady participants of the abseiling challenge said they have no fear of heights.


Rock band Estranged and vocalist Rich Gimbang (third from left) dances to the music.

Rock band Estranged vocalist Rich Gimbang singing into a microphone on stage.


While the rock band Estranged rocks on stage, a participant abseils down a rope across the stage.


Rock band Estranged lead singer Rich (third from left) posing with fans.

One of the game activities at the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge event.


A sales promoter carrying a 'rocket bag' offers free sampling of Malta Quench malt beverage to shoppers at 1 Utama shopping centre.

"Hey! Thank you for the cup of Malta Quench", said this lady.


A couple trying out the free sampling of Malta Quench malt beverage.


Spotted these two ladies, Dania (left) and Claudine who both said they like the Malta Quench taste which has a cola flavour.


The Highstreet concourse of 1 Utama shopping centre where the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge was held.


Red Crescent Volunteer Aid Detachment (VAD) members, Petaling Jaya branch on duty at the Malta Quench AXN Big Challenge: (From left) Nicholaz Phang, Joshue Ong and Amirah Aidura.