Damansara, 28 January 2026 – Chinese New Year at Hextar World at Empire City is marked by a curated line-up of cultural performances, festive pop-ups, and interactive activities held across the mall. With rotating weekend highlights, traditional arts showcases, and family-oriented experiences, the programme brings together culture, community, and shared festive moments for visitors.
Planned around weekend programmes and seasonal highlights, the celebrations reflect the spirit of the Chinese New Year through heritage performances, youth participation, and activities designed for families and groups to enjoy together.
Festive Highlights Across the Chinese New Year Season
Across the Chinese New Year period, visitors can expect a steady rhythm of performances, walkabouts, and festive showcases taking place in key public spaces throughout the mall.
These highlights shape the tone of the celebrations, with cultural showcases and community performances bringing festive energy to the destination across multiple weekends.
A Celebration of Culture in Motion
Hextar World’s Chinese New Year programme brings together traditional and contemporary cultural performances presented across the festive period.
Key performance highlights include:
- Lion Dance performances by the national champion Zhong Wai Golden Lion Dance Troupe, featuring traditional, modern, LED, and acrobatic styles
- Dragon Dance performances, symbolising prosperity and renewal
- 24 Festive Drums showcases, delivering large-scale rhythmic performances
Traditional and heritage arts include:
- Traditional Chinese Opera in Cantonese, Hokkien, and Teochew, presented by cultural associations such as Persatuan Seni Opera Kantonis Yuet Wan Kuala Lumpur
- Chinese String Puppet performances
- Chinese Orchestra showcases
Youth and community performances include:
- Performances by the Aspiration International School Marching Band
- Diabolo showcases and modern cultural interpretations
Face-changing performances, alongside the God of Prosperity, will take place throughout the festive period, adding joyful atmosphere and excitement across the mall.
Festive Activities for Families
Alongside performances, Hextar World places emphasis on hands-on festive experiences that encourage families to spend time together during the Chinese New Year period.
On selected weekends, shoppers can redeem one complimentary festive activity with a minimum spend of RM20 in a single receipt. Activities include face painting, beaded bracelet-making workshops, clay workshops, and mini heavy vehicle remote control sessions. These activities are suitable for both children and adults, making them easy additions to a family visit during the festive season.
Markets, Pop-Ups and Seasonal Highlights
Complementing the cultural programme is a rotating lineup of markets, pop-up events, and seasonal attractions taking place across various locations within Hextar World. From festive retail pop-ups and lifestyle fairs to automotive showcases and themed markets, these markets and pop-ups add variety to the festive experience, with different offerings appearing across the season.
Event details, locations, and timelines are outlined below:
| Event | Location | Timeline |
| Corgi Market & Childhood Market | Ground Floor Clock Street; Parkson Entrance | 30 Jan to 2 Feb 2026 |
| CNY Pop Up | Lower Ground 2 Concourse | 10 Jan to 22 Feb 2026 |
| VEM Car Fair | Lower Ground 2, K-LG2-02 – K-LG2-03A | 3 to 8 Feb 2026 |
| Horseperity Market | Ground Floor Clock Street | 4 to 22 Feb 2026 |
| Hot Box Book Sale by Big Bad Wolf | Ground Floor Exhibition Hall | 7 to 15 Feb 2026 |
| Parkson CNY Luggage & Men’s Accessories Fair | Lower Ground 2, K-LG-03 – K-LG-03A | 5 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 |
| ESH Home Electronics Fair | Lower Ground 2, K-LG-02 | 5 Feb to 15 Feb 2026 |
| Vern’s Roadshow | Lower Ground 2, K-LG-02A | 5 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 |
Exciting Chinese New Year Promotions
Shoppers can also take part in Chinese New Year promotions, including angpow packet redemptions and tenant vouchers, subject to terms and conditions.
| Promotion | Mechanics | Timeline |
| Heng! Ong! Huat Ah! CNY Promo | ● Spend RM100 in a single receipt and redeem one pack of angpow packets.
● Spend RM188 in a single receipt and earn a chance to Spin & Win exclusive vouchers to Fipper, Thai Odyssey, A-Saloon, i-nail, Caring Pharmacy, or Skechers. |
30 Jan to 22 Feb 2026 |
| RM1 Flash Sale | ● Spend RM50 or more in a single receipt at Village Grocer to redeem one item (on the same day) for only RM1. | 6 to 8 Feb 2026 |
A Festive Season of Continued Momentum
This Chinese New Year period coincides with continued activation at Hextar World, as the destination expands its mix of retail, dining, and lifestyle offerings. Upcoming additions such as 10Star Cinemas and Village Grocer, alongside new retail and dining concepts, reflect the destination’s ongoing development as a lifestyle hub in Damansara.
Hextar World invites visitors to celebrate the Chinese New Year through culture, shared moments, and community experiences across the festive season. For updates on programmes and activities, follow @hextarworldempirecity.
