AEON Celebrates Deepavali with Largest Participants Wearing Indian Attire at AEON Mall Bukit Raja, Klang.

AEON Celebrates Deepavali with Largest Participants Wearing Indian Attire at AEON Mall Bukit Raja, Klang. | Deepavali is another celebration in Malaysia that will be celebrated very happening every year. And as Malaysians, having different traditional attire is always a part of us living in this multiracial country.

I remember during my Kindergarten, I made a performance of Indian dancing and still remember one of the phrases for that dancing song. hihi. It is fun when we live in a multiracial country and got to learn many things about the other races culture.

This year, AEON CO. (M) BHD. (AEON), in collaboration with Colours of India Creation and Global Mega Exhibition has set another milestone as the nation’s record holder for organising the “Largest Participants Wearing Indian Attire in A Gathering” by The Malaysia Book of Records following its Deepavali gathering event held at AEON Mall Bukit Raja, Klang.

Charles Santiago(second from right) Members of Parliament Klang, Keiji Ono(right) Managing Director of AEON, G V Sathia Kumaran (left) Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Colours of India Creation and Global Mega Exhibition

The event was graced by Charles Santiago, Members of Parliament Klang and Keiji Ono, Managing Director of AEON. Also present at the ceremony was G V Sathia Kumaran, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Colours of India Creation and Global Mega Exhibition, as well as the representative from the Malaysia Book of Records.

Keiji Ono

According to Keiji Ono, 

“Festival celebrations has always been a way for us to be engaged with our customers because in, AEON, we are not only focusing on a good financial return but also to ensure we are very well connected with our ecosystem which includes our suppliers, partners and above all our beloved customers and the nearby community,”

“AEON wants to enrich our customers with traditional values as well as becoming the centre for family reunions and gatherings. We want to make all of our malls and stores more than just new retail as we continuously strive to provide a pleasant and new experience to our customers, for them to create beautiful memories while they are with us,” he added.

 

Indian Dance performance

More than 2500 customers from all races and ages donned with Indian attires visited the mall to participate in the national record-breaking event. It is also enlivened with more than 60 booths selling Deepavali festivities items and various other fun-filled activities such as local artist performances and lucky draws. Lucky draws also include RM2000 Poh Kong voucher and also air-fryer for the winner. 

Records were made!

This gathering will be recorded in the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Largest

Participants Wearing Indian Attire in A Gathering”. Last year AEON also recorded two events in the Malaysian Book of Records for “Largest Participation in A Virtual Zumba Event” which was held during the MCO and ‘Most Number of Outlets Participating in National Anthem Singing Simultaneously’ for 2021 National Day celebration.

It was a fun and very happening event as the show are happening all day. AEON also gaves the opportunity to give MAF Kotak Bersamamu to the needed.

MAF Kotak Bersamamu

Diya Lighting Ceremony

Apart of that, there also an appearance from the famous Shrutika Arjun that day and also other artists. The event also were grace with Diya Lighting Ceremony by the VIP.

Shrutika Arjun appearance on that day

This initiative is in line with AEON’s efforts in championing the United Nations

Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). Among them is the Peace, Justice and

Strong Institutions (SDG 16) which is to ensure a just, peaceful and inclusive society and Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3) ensuring healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Looking forward for others great event like this soon as the Deepavali will come as near as 10 days more. Happy Diwali!

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About AEON Retail

AEON CO. (M) BHD. is a leading General Merchandise Stores (GMS) cum Supermarket chain in Malaysia, with 28 AEON Malls, 34 AEON Stores, 9 MaxValu, 65 AEON Wellness, 42 DAISO and 4 Komai-so across the country. Incorporated in 1984 in response to the Malaysian Government’s invitation to help modernise the country’s retail industry, AEON’s chain of stores strives to satisfy the ever-changing needs and desires of consumers.

AEON BiG (M) SDN. BHD. currently operates 21 hypermarkets under the trade name of ‘AEON BiG’ in Malaysia. It offers various choices with great values. The acquisition is part of the AEON Group plans to expand the business in South East Asia and further develop their Asean operations.

Guided by its ‘Customer First’ philosophy, the company’s acute understanding of the target market needs, aided by optimal product-mix, AEON surpasses consumer expectations and enhances their experience every time they shop.
In the spirit of the name AEON, which means eternity in Latin, AEON’s goal is to work together endlessly with its customers, suppliers, business partners, shareholders and the community to create a future of limitless possibilities.