KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Red lanterns, vibrant flowers, orange or kumquat trees, Chinese calligraphy stickers as well as banners and other predominantly red-coloured decorations adorn shops along Petaling Street in Chinatown here. As Chinese New Year (CNY) is just two weeks away, the smell of roasted chestnuts and meat permeates the air as a WHILE many are busy shopping for Chinese New Year essentials, couple Michelle Woo and Eric Lee were spotted taking a leisurely stroll along Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur. Hello Planet & Sasha, is a go-to place to purchase festive decor for not just Chinese New Year but also Christmas, Hari Raya, and Deepavali, to name a few. The retailer offers a wide range of CNY decor, including lanterns, traditional banners, red and gold ornaments, and wall decorations, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to If you want a traditional Chinese New Year experience, head to Petaling Street in Chinatown. Shops and stalls are decked with red lanterns, couplets and festive banners. Most of the celebrations are authentic and nostalgic, and they take place on the streets, with music, food stalls and cultural performances. A classic store for all things festive, Sin Wah provides a selection of Chinese New Year essentials, from lucky charms and paper cuttings to brightly coloured decorations for a complete festive makeover. Address 64, Jalan 1/19, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Opening hours 9.30am - 7pm (Monday to Saturday) 9.30 am - 2pm (Sunday) KUALA LUMPUR: Red lanterns, vibrant flowers, orange or kumquat trees, Chinese calligraphy stickers as well as banners and other predominantly red-coloured decorations adorn shops along Petaling Street in Chinatown here. As Chinese New Year (CNY) is just two weeks away, the smell of roasted chestnuts and meat permeates the air as a cacophony of Similarly, in Jalan Panggong, Hello Planet & Sasha gift shop is all set with festive decorations for both Christmas and Chinese New Year. Charming figurines beckon at a shop. The shop’s employee KUALA LUMPUR: Red lanterns, vibrant flowers, orange or kumquat trees, Chinese calligraphy stickers as well as banners and other predominantly red-coloured decorations adorn shops along Petaling Participating Vendors at the Petaling Street Style Chinese New Year Bazaar 2025 Published Date 1/17/25 4:01 PM We are excited to reveal the amazing lineup of vendors at the Petaling Street Style CNY Bazaar 2025! Walk-in anytime between 9:30am – 6:30pm for your decoration & gifting needs. We’re conveniently located via 3-minutes walk from Pasar Seni MRT and the public car park just outside it if you’re coming by car. During Chinese New Year, the whole area is beautifully decorated with large, impressive lanterns, dragon displays, and vibrant floral arrangements. Don’t miss Sunway Pyramid, where you can experience an array of festive installations and shop for Chinese New Year goodies. For a family-friendly day, head to Sunway Lagoon for a fun-filled Having started out as a mom-and-pop shop supplying sewing and handicraft materials, Kedai Alat Jahit Sin Wah is synonymous with the PJ crowd as the go-to place for all things related to Chinese New Year be it lanterns, floral arrangements, gold ingots and even Chinese fortune cats (also known as maneki neko in Japanese culture). Photo about Peoples buy Chinese new year decoration at the shop petaling street kuala lumpur malaysia. Image of malaysia, petaling, women - 36900512 Every Chinese New Year, the Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur comes alive as thousands of red lanterns are lit to celebrate the holiday. If you’re in the city with your family during this festive occasion, visiting the Thean Hou Temple is one of the best ways to celebrate, with free performances of lion and dragon dances to watch. Photo about Peoples buy Chinese new year decoration at the shop petaling street kuala lumpur malaysia. Image of malaysia, petaling, women - 36900512 Malaysian food adventures (and mishaps) Pages. Home ; Chinese Food; Western Food; Others; Malay Food; New Bites in Town “They call their kids to drive them over. A lot of customers say ‘because of you, I come back to Petaling Street.’ Because Fung Wong already is more than 100 years old, I’m quite sure when they were young, they ate our biscuits and the memory is there,” he said. Chinese New Year cookies can be seen at the counter. Petaling Street – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Petaling Street, also known as Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, is a popular spot for food and shopping, and during Chinese New Year, it becomes a must-visit market area. The street is filled with lively vendors selling everything from fresh fruit and Chinese herbs to clothing and souvenirs. Many people will visit Petaling Street to get ‘bakwa’ (dried meat) and also Chinese New Year decorations. Some will come to visit some of the popular food. This year, Petaling Street Chinatown KL is empty due to MCO (movement control order) due to the COVID-19. Crowded shop selling traditional and modern Chinese New Year decorations crowded to the brim! Scene at Malaysia's China Town (Petaling Street) in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
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