Miss Tourism International contestants and children from Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa
Hulu Langat light up Sunway Velocity Mall
Group Shot: The children from PKKI, the management of Sunway Velocity Mall and the contestants of the 19th Miss Tourism International.
Kuala Lumpur, December 20: Commemorating the festive spirit of Christmas, award-winning lifestyle mall Sunway Velocity Mall feted 60 contestants of the 19th Miss Tourism International pageant and 15 children from Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Hulu Langat (PKKI) for an evening of unforgettable fun and camaraderie.
The event, against a backdrop of enchanting Christmas decor and splendor, saw all the charming beauty pageant delegates share a delightful time coloring and participating in craft workshops with the kids from PKKI. It was a special opportunity for the children to creatively express themselves and mix with people from all around the world.
LEGO, YFS, SPAO, and AEON have also joined in on the spirit of giving by sponsoring toy sets, clothing, bags, and healthy snacks to be included into the goodie bags which were presented to the children by the management of Sunway Velocity Mall after the craft workshops. The children and Miss Tourism International delegates were then treated to a delicious healthy meal, served up by Sunway Velocity Mall tenant, Figure Fuel.
Mr. HC Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Malls and Theme Parks said, “We truly embody our tagline of ‘Elevating Every Experience’ whereby Sunway Velocity Mall was built and designed with one key purpose - to enrich the life experiences of its surrounding community. We are happy to host the children from Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Hulu Langat (PKKI) together with all the wonderful Miss Tourism International participants.
One of the children from PKKI, Len Jye Erl (in the middle) showing her artwork during the gift presentation ceremony with Mr. HC Chan, Mr. Kevin Tan and delegates of Miss Tourism International.
“Today is all about sharing in the joy of this festive season,” he added.
Sunway Velocity Mall, which is a Gold Sponsor for the 19th Miss Tourism International pageant, also hosted a tour of the mall for the Miss Tourism International delegates where they took the opportunity to snap some selfies and wefies of Sunway Velocity Mall’s ‘KL Orb’, part of the malls impressive neo-futuristic facade.
Chan said “We are collaborating on this prestigious event by supporting the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism to promote Malaysia as a shopping paradise. The mall has been crafted to provide a unique lifestyle experience but beyond the physical landscape, we want to provide quality customer service as well. Giving tourists, as well as our Miss Tourism International participants, the best of Malaysian hospitality”.
Chan also added that for kids, Sunway Velocity Mall will be running special Christmas workshops for free. Happening every weekend and over the Christmas holidays, there will be two different sessions a day and kids can take part in every single workshop throughout the campaign.
The 19th Miss Tourism International 2016/2017 pageant is recognised for its objective to promote tourism, culture and friendship. Since its inception in 1994, the event has promoted Malaysia’s many beautiful facets, from its bustling cities to its beautiful islands as well as the country’s amazing multiculturalism, diversity, its warm welcoming character and natural beauty.
