Cover image via KASI MELTS & The Aiden PicnicThis Spotlight is sponsored by RIUH.
Did you go to any of the awesome RIUH events last year?
Since it's launch in August 2017, RIUH has weekend events with free admission every month, involving lots of yummy food, artisanal pop-up stalls, fun live performances, and more! They even had a special New Year's Eve event to ring in 2018.
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They're back again their latest event this month, themed Gong Xi Riuh, held in collaboration with CENDANA and Seni Negaraku. Take note of all the deets below:
Date: 10 – 11 February 2018
Time: 10am – 9pm
Place: APW, Jalan Riong, Bangsar
As usual, there's a Grab promo code so you don't have to worry about looking for parking. So just Grab it there with the 'GRABRIUH' promo code.
Here's what you can look forward to experiencing at RIUH this time:
1. Indulge in every Malaysian's favourite pastime: eating loads of delicious food!
Grab a platter of localized nachos, topped with Malaysian classics like chicken or beef rendang, from Nachoslah. This round, they will be serving Kam Heong chicken nachos, yum!
Chow down on Chili PangPang's fried caramalized chicken wings, served straight out of the wok with their signature hot sauces for an extra kick. Sah good!
Do some last minute stocking up on CNY tidbits with Snack Fun's delectable little treats.
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Try some unique creations from The Aiden Picnic. They'll be serving up a bao bun series with a variety of different fillings, all topped with their awesome sambal.
Cool down from the blazing CNY heat with some homemade artisan ice-cream from KASI MELTS.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with An Extra Slice's rich and moist dark chocolate brownies.
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2. Shop for cool, unique, and funky artisanal products at the various pop-up stalls
From beauty products and accessories, to household items and books, and everything in between, there'll be so much stuff to check out that you'll be spoiled for choice!
The brands will have CNY gift boxes on offer and they'll also have Valentine's Day specials for all you lovebirds out there.
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Image via @riuhinthecity (Instagram)
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Image via @riuhinthecity (Instagram)
Here's the full list of all the vendors and activities at RIUH:
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3. Get in the mood for CNY by watching some impressive themed performances
The Kwong Ngai Lion Dance Co. just recently bagged the championship at the Hong Kong Luminous Dragon & Lion Dance Championship. Don't miss this chance to catch their award-winning routine, featuring three lions and a dragon!
Not only that, there's gonna be a mask changing performance too.
ASK Dance Company will be putting on not one, but two stunning Chinese traditional dances. Both their fan dance and handkerchief dance will undoubtedly be beautiful displays of elegance and grace.
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The live acts are supported by the Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA) that was launched in September 2017 and Seni Negaraku in mutually promoting arts and culture amongst the community in Malaysia.
For more info on the amazing work CENDANA does, click here.
And what's RIUH without live music?
The amazing multi-racial Aseana Percussion Unit and NakaSutra will each be putting on their own live band performances. Plus the Fugee School, who empowers refugees with the right academic, creative, and life skills, will be showcasing an impressive routine titled 'Drums of Hope'.
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4. Take part in fun workshops to make your own CNY or Valentine's Day gifts
RIUH will be hosting two workshops this time around: Lunar Paper Art as well as Watercolour Brush Lettering. Learn how to paint beautiful calligraphy or how to make pretty little art pieces out of paper. They'd make for lovely additions to your home or would even be great as gifts to loved ones.
They're both happening on 10 February 2018 at Uppercase. Check out the details below or click here to book your slots.
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There's also going to be a huge communal lou sang session with the God of Prosperity, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, and so much more! Check out the full itinerary below:
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Book your dates this weekend and head on over to RIUH to start celebrating CNY early! 😀
Follow RIUH on Instagram for updates and more info.
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