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[PHOTOS] Take A Look At These 10 Malls With "Ox-picious" Decor This Chinese "Niu" Year

Although we're advised to stay indoors, we can always admire the decor through pictures!

Cover image via Pavilion KL & Sunway Putra Mall

We're all advised to #StayAtHome to help flatten the curve, but that doesn't mean we can't revel in beautiful CNY mall decor through online pictures!

Here are ten malls that are all decked up to usher in prosperity this 2021:

Shopping malls are listed in no particular order.

1. Making its mark once again in the Malaysian Book of Records is Pavilion KL with the "Biggest Golden Bull" in the country

Be wowed by their beautiful decor that features the bull as an icon of strength, leading us into a healthy, prosperous, and auspicious 2021.

Image via Pavilion KL
Image via Pavilion KL
Image via Pavilion KL
Image via Pavilion KL

2. Intermark Mall brings the beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy back to life

In collaboration with award-winning artist Tee Ying Jie, auspicious wishes are created and hung on the mall’s lavish cherry blossom trees. Using Augmented Reality technology, they've also created a virtual life-sized ox that will simply amaze visitors!

Image via Intermark Mall
Image via Intermark Mall
Image via Intermark Mall

3. Da Men greets shoppers with colourful ‘Whirls of Happiness’ this Chinese New Year, with pinwheels symbolising the turning of your luck and swirls of abundant blessings

A 20ft God of Prosperity statue towers over the Main Entrance, ushering in good fortune and success.

Image via Da Men Mall
Image via Da Men Mall
Image via Da Men Mall
Image via Da Men Mall

4. The grandeur of Beijing’s Summer Palace is replicated at 1Utama's largest concourse, LG Oval

Be transported to ancient China as you walk past the Golden Bridge, Water Lily Pond, the Oriental Gardens that feature a myriad of lovely blooms, as well as the Mystical Moon Gate.

5. Explore the auspicious golden ancient towns that are housed at Sunway Pyramid's LG2 Orange Concourse

Tangerine trees and glowing red lanterns brighten up the atmosphere, and a golden ox statue poised at the front of the concourse evokes an opulent feel.

Image via Sunway Pyramid
Image via Sunway Pyramid
Image via Sunway Pyramid
Image via Sunway Pyramid

6. To welcome the festive season and celebration of the new year, Sunway Putra Mall is decked with a colourful bamboo garden

The garden leads to a 24ft, Chinese architecture-inspired red pagoda, and a 6ft tall golden handcrafted ox sculpture.

7. This year, the Curve is adorned with vintage decor, inspired by the iconic scenes of Chinatown in the 1960s

The intricate Chinese archway at the Centre Court, sidewalk stalls, and bustling alleyways illuminated by traditional hanging lanterns will evoke the vibe of festive streets of old Chinatown during the Lunar New Year.

Image via the Curve
Image via the Curve
Image via the Curve
Image via the Curve

8. IPC Shopping Centre is kicking off the "Niu" Year with a "phygital" spin using augmented reality ox filters that are available on IPC’s social media

Families can stay active together and be as healthy as an ox as they jump and drum their way into the Lunar New Year! In the mall, you'll be greeted by a cute ox statue pounding at a drum. How adorable!

9. Suria KLCC is showered in hues of red this CNY, depicting a garden with cherry blossom trees and beautiful lanterns

While ushering in the auspicious new year, Suria KLCC has taken measures to keep everyone safe with their thermal scanning and enhanced sanitising crew.

Image via Suria KLCC
Image via Suria KLCC
Image via Suria KLCC
Image via Suria KLCC

10. MyTOWN KL is adorned with red lanterns and cherry blossom trees galore this year

With a lot of "de-cow-rations" in-store this auspicious season, MyTOWN KL wants to wish everyone prosperity and blessings this Year Of The Ox. There's even a cute oxen family waiting to greet you at the entrance of the mall!

Image via MyTOWN KL
Image via MyTOWN KL
Image via MyTOWN KL
Image via MyTOWN KL

Which shopping mall do you think has the best CNY decorations this year? Let us know in the comments section below!

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