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This Free Event On 13 January Will Have Food Trucks, e-Games, Live Performances And More

There's so much to do that you confirm cannot finish all in one day!

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Gegaria.

With 2018 just around the corner, it's time to check out all the cool events coming up next year

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Lock down your calendars 'cause Gegaria is coming to town!

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Enjoy lots of food, fashion and beauty, games, music and many more at the Gegaria Festival this January and February! Follow @gogegaria on Instagram now for more info. #GoGegaria

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It's set to be a super happening festival that you definitely don't want to miss out on, with so much in store. There'll be everything from food, games, and music, to activities related to fashion and beauty, as well as fitness and health.

And the best part is that admission is free!

There's so much to see, do, and experience that you might not be able to finish it all in one day! Here are the festival details you need to know:

Date: 13 January 2018
Location: Setia City Convention Centre, Carpark B, Shah Alam
Time: 8am - 10pm

Gegaria will also be held in two other locations in February. Scroll down to find out where and when!

The festival features a container concept that's imbued with fun, colourful hues to ensure that you'll be able to take gorgeous and totally Instaworthy photos

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The second you arrive at Gegaria, you'll be greeted by a giant #GOGEGARIA art installation. Inspired by traditional Malay houses and featuring the colours of Gegaria, this structure will be a constant at all the event locations.

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And it's not just something to take photos with, it'll also incorporate the event schedule so you'll be able to refer to it at any time to find out what's going on and decide what to check out next.

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There's also gonna be various funky art installations by local artists scattered throughout the festival. Some are based on iconic things that all Malaysians love like teh tarik, old biskut tins, and batik, while others will be more #aesthetic based such as strings of colours, kite hanging and audio colours.

And here are just some of the many things you can look forward to at Gegaria:

1. #Gegaria Zumba

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Be part of a fun workout party, led by fitness pros Jessica Ong, Hanif Shawn, and Dayang Domito. And make sure you come early to snag yourself some cool merch. Siapa cepat dia dapat!

2. #Gegaria Makan-Makan (supported by the JJCM app)

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There's nothing Malaysians love more than food so come with empty stomachs and prepare to eat all of the yummy food!

Not only will there be various food trucks and stalls offering the best of Malaysian food from all 14 states, there's also going to be food demos by celebrity chefs (Chef Naem and Chef Fikhree), as well as a cookie decorating experience for kids.

3. #Gegaria Throwback Tunnel

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Take a walk down memory lane through this one-of-a-kind Malaysian time capsule mini art exhibition and reminisce about the significant highlights of our beloved country, all the way from back during the Merdeka era to now.

4. #Gegaria Community

Gegaria will be hosting a wide variety of activities covering the areas of lifestyle, career, entrepreneurship, games, and CSR. So no matter what you're into, there's definitely something for everyone!

Watch live demos and tutorials on make-up, hijab styling, hair and fashion styling with performances by buskers in between. Local celebrities like Mira Filzah and many more will be there for a sharing session with you!

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Top YouTubers such as The Ming Thing and JinnyboyTV will be sharing their success stories and giving talks on digital entrepreneurship.

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Go back to your childhood by playing giant versions of congkak and Jenga or by blowing huge pretty bubbles.

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Play PC, mobile, VR and PS4 games at the MyGameOn e-games zone, supported by Garena Malaysia and Kitamen.

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Join the Garena FIFA Online 3 tournament and stand a chance to win a prize pool of RM10,000! Follow the official Gegaria FB page for updates that are coming soon.

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Indulge in some yummy Malaysian desserts for charity at the fundraising dessert corner.

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Help save lives by participating in a blood donation drive or get yourself assessed at the various health checks available.

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5. #Gegaria Entertainment

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The fun doesn't stop once the sun goes down but in fact, that's when things start getting really lit with exciting performances by an impressive lineup of top local artists and the contestants of Anugerah Juara Lagu.

Here's the main artist lineup:

  • Noh Salleh Hujan
  • Bunkface
  • Defam
  • Akim & The Majistret
  • MASDO

See you there in Setia City on 13 January 2018!

Not in Selangor? Gegaria will also be held at two other locations in February

Experience and enjoy the same fun, activities, and food from 8am to 10pm at these locations:

Date: 3 February 2018
Location: Angsana Johor Bahru Mall, Padang A, Johor Bahru

Date: 24 February 2018
Location: Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan

Save the dates and don't miss out guys! Follow Gegaria on Facebook and Instagram for more info and updates.

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