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Queensbay Mall : 2026 Hari Raya Festive Display

Queensbay Mall in Penang Bayan Lepas showcases Hari Raya 2026 decorations themed “Gemersik Syawal,” evoking a nostalgic kampung village vibe. Launched around March 6, it features coconut trees, bamboo plants, pelita lamps, glowing crescent moons, and fairy lights. Intricate ketupat ornaments, batik motifs, and nostalgic elements like an antique Volkswagen add to the festive charm. Cultural performances such as Zapin dances and Silat demos occur on weekends, with promotions from brands like The Body Shop.

Gurney Plaza : 2026 Hari Raya Festive Display

Gurney Plaza in Penang features stunning Hari Raya decorations for 2026 under the “Sinaran Raya” theme. Highlights include giant pelita lanterns up to 35 feet tall and a nostalgic kampung atmosphere celebrating Malay heritage. The setup creates a festive light garden with radiant displays perfect for photos and family visits. It launched around early March 2026, drawing crowds for its cultural vibes and exclusive Raya promotions.

Sunshine Central Mall : 2026 Chinese New Year Festive Display

Sunshine Central Penang’s CNY 2026 décor concept spotlights the Five Chinese Arts (琴・棋・书・画・茶) and uses the Horse as the central auspicious motif, framing the mall’s festive experience as elegant, culturally rooted, and focused on togetherness and blessings. These five arts combine the traditional “Four Arts of the Chinese scholar” (琴棋书画: qin music, Go, calligraphy, painting) with 茶 (tea culture), forming a refined, literati-style set of cultural pursuits​.

Sunshine Central is a mixed-use complex with a shopping mall podium located in Air Itam (near Farlim/Paya Terubong) in George Town, Penang, and the mall’s published address is along Jalan Thean Tek in Bandar Baru Air Itam.

Gurney Plaza : 2026 Chinese New Year Festive Display

Gurney Plaza’s Chinese New Year 2026 décor is themed around “Luminous Flair of Prosperity” (华灯璀璨) for the Year of the Horse, with a strong red-and-gold “lantern festival” feel. A standout feature repeatedly mentioned in local posts is rows of glowing fish lanterns (发光鱼灯笼) that create a very photogenic walkway/atrium setup.

There were also promotions tied to the theme, including a “glowing procession” event described as involving participants carrying illuminated fish lanterns within the mall area.

Queensbay Mall : 2026 Chinese New Year Festive Display

Queensbay Mall’s Chinese New Year 2026 decorations are themed around the Year of the Fire Horse, described as “Spring Returns, Joy Unbound,” featuring a cute horse motif set in a bamboo-and-lantern landscape with interactive elements like a tea pavilion, a bridge, a “treasure well” with golden ingots (with lucky numbers), and a lantern maze with prayer wheels tied to those numbers. The display’s big visual centerpiece is a towering two‑storey vertical scroll designed to look like a traditional ink painting turned into a 3D installation for photo-taking​.

Queensbay Mall : Christmas Festive Decorations 2025

Queensbay Mall in Penang is celebrating Christmas 2025 with its “Happy Piñata Holidays” theme, turning the Centre Atrium into a colourful and lively festive space inspired by Mexican Las Posadas traditions. The mall features oversized piñatas, a giant floating Christmas tree, playful installations, interactive “snowy icy bubbles,” and fun family elements like sleigh gondolas and Santa walkabouts. Shoppers can enjoy seasonal workshops, vibrant performances, and festive booths while soaking up the cheerful holiday atmosphere that blends bright decorations with joyful experiences for all ages.

Gurney Plaza : Christmas Festive Decorations 2025

Gurney Plaza in Penang has launched its “Bear-y Bright Holidays” Christmas theme, transforming the mall’s Centre Atrium into a festive winter-inspired space with sparkling lights, giant plush bears including a 13-foot snow bear and a 10-foot red rose bear, seasonal ornaments, and plenty of photo spots for families and friends. Visitors can enjoy appearances by Santa, meet-and-greet sessions with bear mascots, an artificial snowfall experience, and Christmas markets featuring artisanal gifts and holiday treats, all designed to create a cheerful holiday atmosphere for shoppers and guests.

Gurney Plaza Mall : Deepavali Festive Decorations 2025

Gurney Plaza celebrates Deepavali 2025 with its vibrant “A Joyous Deepavali” theme, featuring colourful decorations like a giant peacock, intricate kolam designs, and glowing lanterns that light up the main atrium. Visitors can enjoy cultural performances, including a Sitar and Tabla recital by the Temple of Fine Arts while shoppers who spent a certain amount can redeem exclusive Deepavali packets during the month of October.

Sunway Carnival Penang: 2025 Hari Raya Festive Display

​Sunway Carnival Mall is celebrating the festive spirit of Hari Raya with its EIDisi Manis campaign, running until April 6. This year’s theme honors traditional Malaysian sweet treats like kuih lapis, symbolizing unity and cherished memories across generations. Visitors are welcomed into a Penang village-inspired setting, offering a nostalgic kampung atmosphere that blends cultural heritage with contemporary flair.

Queensbay Mall : 2025 Hari Raya Festive Display

Hari Raya celebrations are in full swing at Queensbay Mall with Eksplorasi Raya. This year, the mall transforms into a vibrant showcase of Malaysia’s East Coast heritage, bringing the charm of coastal traditions to life.

It is a warm and cheerful festive ambience inspired by the rich culture of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang. From beautifully decorated spaces to a seaside beachscape with tents, visitors can enjoy a cozy and nostalgic Hari Raya journey along with various cultural performances scheduled for the month.