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LYFE THURSDAY | DEC 18, 2025

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CHRISTMAS CHEER

The Curve Sweetmas Wonderland Sprinkles Christmas Magic You will find yourself immersed in a sugary dreamscape complete with a charming candy house, festive booths, dazzling decor and interactive highlights for visitors of all ages. The star attraction, a beautifully-crafted merry-go-round by Toy World that brings nostalgic joy to children and parents alike, making it a must-experience feature this festive season. This year’s programme is one of the Curve’s most vibrant yet, bringing together a delightful mix of performances throughout the month, including Candy Carolers Parade, Choir & Saxophone Ensemble, Festive Marching Band Show, “Sweet Beats” Mini Musical and Santa Meet & Greet.

Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Lok Lok and Friends Christmas You can soak in the festive cheer as the quirky crew brings the mall to life with playful antics, whimsical decor, fun activities and irresistible year-end deals, making Mitsui Outlet Park (MOP) KLIA Sepang the ultimate destination for holiday joy and laughter. Upon entering the mall, visitors will be transported into the whimsical world of Lok Lok & Friends, brought to

life through vibrant decorations and light-hearted installations inspired by the popular Malaysian webcomic. The beloved characters infuse the space with their signature wit and charm, turning every corner into a lively showcase of local creativity and Christmas spirit. For continuous entertainment throughout the festive season, MOP KLIA’s “Christmas Cheer” programme will run every weekend in December and on Christmas Day, featuring lively music, dance and family friendly performances including Santa walkabouts, Santa & Santarina dance shows, festive carolling and musical acts.

Desa ParkCity Year-End Light Festival The festival will illuminate the iconic lakeside nightly from 7pm to 10.30pm, drawing visitors into an evocative world where light is an artform and storyteller. The lakeside transformed into eight stories told through light that carries a narrative, mirroring the many facets of life at Desa ParkCity, including “Butterflies on the Lake”, “Bamboo Grove”, “Crystal Trees”, “Moonlit Blossom”, “Fairy Oak”, “Midnight Garden”, “Arctic Nature” and “Luminous Wings”. The installations seek to reconnect people with place, reminding visitors that joy, wonder and community are best experienced together.

The Exchange TRX Twirl into Wonderland Running until Jan 4, The Exchange TRX brings the spirit of the season to life through immersive installations, inspired activations and moments designed for all to enjoy. At the heart of the celebration is a stunning festive carousel at Central Exchange, Ground Floor, surrounded by enchanting decor and a curated selection of seasonal pop-ups. You can explore holiday offerings from luxury brands’ outlets in the mall. The space also features Seibu’s apparel and home decor selections, along with whimsical cotton candy and popcorn carts that add a playful touch to the festive atmosphere. Adding to the magic, you can enjoy festive performances and activations across the destination, including a Christmas Parade, live carolling, Santa meet-and-greets and interactive pop-ups such as Pop Mart at MRT Plaza, Fresh “A Taste of Holiday” at Beauty Galleria, Radiant Korea at Urban Node and holiday pop-ups at the Concourse.

Pullman Kuching Christmas Tree Light Up The Christmas Tree Light Up has long been one of the traditions at the hotel. This year’s celebration was made special, alongside the unveiling of its seasonal dining a nd promotions, with Pullman Kuching’s Christmas Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity campaign in collaboration with the Kuching Autistic Association (KAA).

The partnership brought children and families from KAA into a cheerful, festive gathering filled with shared moments and togetherness. The newly-refreshed lobby was designed as a welcoming space for guests to meet and connect. Every corner was created to inspire, energise and embrace community spirit and the evening’s celebration truly brought that vision to life. With its refreshed identity, Pullman Kuching invited guests to “check in where Kuching rises”, a place where connection, collaboration and togetherness take centre stage.

Legoland Brick-tacular Start to Christmas The centrepiece, built from more than 315,000 Lego bricks and assembled over 1,800 hours of craftsmanship, has been revealed at the Brick-tacular Holidays Launch 2025, where over 50 children from Pusat Kebajikan Kalvari Johor and Children’s Wishing Well (Singapore) joined a heartwarming “Light Up with Love” ceremony to celebrate creativity, kindness and togetherness.

Mid Valley Megamall Christmas Step into the heart of Christmas preparation this season as Mid Valley Megamall transforms into an interactive training ground where children, young and old, can truly understand the meaning of Christmas cheer. As the Academy doors open, a delightful array of workshops,performances and special missions await every aspiring elf.

Journey across the mall to the Centre Court, the heart of our Academy, where the grand Elf Station is set up. This area serves as your essential supply stop before beginning your festive training. Stock up on gear and creative tools needed for your mission. Collect a Santa’s Mission Card, your official ID and a map to begin your festive training. To graduate from Santa’s Academy, you will just need to complete two missions! The Core Training Mission, requires trainees to collect four unique stamps from designated training stations – and the Graduation Mission where they can earn the two limited edition stamps.

Running until Jan 11, this year’s Brick-tacular Holidays features an expanded festive programme, transforming the resort into a vibrant holiday wonderland. You can also look forward to an expanded festive line-up, featuring all-new performances, workshops and seasonal attractions including Jolly Gingerbread Jam, Brick Beat Brigade, Merry Lego Musical, Daily Advent Calendar Draw, Brick-tacular Spectacular, Brick-mas Parade and “Merry Fish-mas” at Sea Life Malaysia. Families can immerse themselves in a number of creative activities.