Sime Darby Property's Elmina Lakeside Mall marks first anniversary with month-long celebration
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd 's (SDP) Elmina Lakeside Mall will mark its first anniversary with a month-long celebration from Aug 1 to Sept 1, 2025. The event features arts, cultural, and community activities, headlined by the Swiss Dream Circus.
In a statement, it said the Swiss Dream Circus returns with a new cast and production, delivering 27 shows from Aug 1 to 24, 2025. Titled Passion – The Greatest Show in Town, it features up to 10 acts, including Cirque du Soleil's Misha and a 14-member troupe.
In addition to the circus, Elmina Lakeside Mall will host a life-sized Monopoly Run on Aug 2 with three race categories: 10km (ages 16+), 5km (13+), and 2km kids dash (12 and below).
The final leg of the Yayasan Sime Darby Art Festival will be held at the mall on Aug 9, featuring free workshops, performances, and art installations to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The celebrations end on Aug 30 with a Merdeka Eve event featuring an open-air concert by the Selangor Symphony Orchestra, a drone and fireworks show, hot air balloon rides, flying fox, and lake activities.
Opened a year ago, Elmina Lakeside Mall serves over 870,000 residents and spans 400,000 sq. ft. across 52 acres, blending lifestyle and nature in the City of Elmina. The mall is fully occupied and draws an average of 450,000 visitors monthly.
For more information on the event, visit elminalakesidemall.com.
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