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Absolut Bazaar x Festival Gaya Raya 2024: The Largest Raya Festival Returns!
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 ―
Absolut Bazaar x Festival Gaya Raya (ABGR) kicks off today, running from 29th March (12pm) to 1st April (6am) at MITEC KL for 66 hours non-stop. ABGR is captivating hearts once again as it returns for its third year promising a more vibrant and spectacular Raya Festival experience.
With the determination to continue elevating ABGR’s excellence, the organisers offer up to 720 exhibition booths from 500 companies and expected to attract 2 million visitors to enliven this festival.
Ms Hema Kandy, CEO of My Events International said, “ABGR stands as a transformative platform, opening doors for small and new merchants to introduce their products to a wider audience, fostering growth and innovation.”
“Creating a conducive environment at ABGR2024, we’re not just organizing an event; we’re building a community where businesses thrive.”, she added.
Absolut Bazaar x Festival Gaya Raya involves various sectors that contribute to the diversity and uniqueness of this Raya festival. These include the fashion, beauty, food and beverage, entertainment, arts, and entrepreneurship sectors. Each of these sectors plays a significant role in providing a variety of products, services, and experiences to the visitors. With the presence of these sectors, the festival becomes a one stop centre for raya shopping a place to spend quality time with friends and family.
“Despite the congestion on the roads, visitors remain undeterred, choosing to be part of ABGR2024, a testament to the magnetic appeal of our festival.”, said Mr Ali Nadzwan, Co-Founder of Absolut Events.
One of the main attractions is the mini Absolut FoodFest, featuring over 80 vendors offering a variety of food and beverages for breaking fast or pre-dawn meals. This makes ABGR an ideal destination for families and friends to gather. Additionally, prayer areas are provided to meet the needs of visitors who wish to perform their prayers condusively.
The opening ceremony was officiated by the Honorable Deputy Minister of Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperation (MEDAC), YB Dato’ Ramanan Ramakrishnan, who stated, “We all know that such a raya festival requires a lot of effort in terms of planning and management, and I am very impressed with the tenacity and efficiency of the organisers in making this raya festival a success every year.”
“MEDAC proudly supports initiatives like this, which not only focuses on entertainment but also provides a platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services.”, he added.
Absolut Bazaar x Festival Gaya Raya 2024 is also proud to receive support from Media Prima Berhad as the Official Media Partner, promising extensive coverage of this festival through the RaRa #MacamDuluDulu campaign. Relying on Media Prima Berhad’s extensive network will provide an excellent platform for ABXFGR to reach a wider audience
ABGR is proud to announce Ombak Exclusive as the Official Printing Partner and Nanostix as the Official Sponsor of this year’s event. Additionally, the organisers are also delighted to welcome their Co-Sponsors: GlamPick, Wardah, Kahf, Alha Alfa, Sugar Bomb, Buttonscarves, Panasonic, Elrah Exclusive, Bulan Bintang, Ainaa, Minaz, iSetan, Kunafa Aiwahhh, Nims, Supersky, and Zush. With the support of these esteemed partners, they are set to deliver an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
The organisers also share about the activities planned for this year, including Money Chamber, Wheel of Fortune, and Happy Hour, which are sure to liven up the atmosphere. It is said that the activities planned offer an estimated total reward value of over RM250,000.
Adding to the excitement is the impressive roster of well-known celebrities set to grace the event, such as Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, Diana Danielle, Dolla, Aedy Ashraf, Meerqeen, Neelofa, Ziana Zain, Mawar Rashid, Bella Astillah, Alif Satar, Johan, Ozlynn, Anna Jobling, Wak Doyok, Dato’ Aliff Syukri, and numerous others, who will undoubtedly elevate the festive ambiance with their presence.
Furthermore, there are still many exciting surprises to be announced leading up to thefestival. The organisers hope that visitors can stay updated on the latest developmentsthrough ABXFGR’s Instagram at @gaya_raya and @absolutbazaar. Don’t miss theopportunity to visit Absolut Bazaar x Festival Gaya Raya 2024 – the largest Raya Festival, and enjoy a delightful shopping experience with various vendors at MITEC, KL.
