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The Star
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Family vacations with a 'twist'
Football legend Michael Owen will coach your child for free at a resort in the Maldives. — Handout Imagine your kid getting coached by one of football's legends, but instead of being on a football pitch, you're actually on a beautiful island. Well, you can soon make this a reality for your child and yourself. This October, a resort in the Maldives is offering its young guests the opportunity of a lifetime – to train with Michael Owen, one of England's most celebrated footballers. This exclusive kids' football camp will take place from Oct 20 to 23 at the Avani+Fares Maldives Resort. Children aged 15 and under who are staying at the resort during this period can join the camp for free. There's also a special awards ceremony on Oct 24, complete with medals and certificates for all participants. Owen, who's played for top football clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid, is a recipient of the Ballon d'Or 2001 award. 'Whether they're taking their first steps on the pitch or refining their skills, this camp is all about fun, teamwork, and learning in one of the world's most beautiful destinations,' he said in a press statement. For more information, check out the resort's website. Take a stroll at the world's first Lego Flower Garden at Legoland Malaysia Resort. Brick fun For somewhere closer to home, families can spend quality time together at the newly-launched Lego Flower Garden at Legoland Malaysia Resort in Johor. The first of its kind in the world, the 380sq m garden invites families to escape into a world where nature and imagination bloom together. Here, 792,000 Lego bricks recreate 58 species of flowers – from orchids to cherry blossoms and sunflowers. Towering within the garden is a Lego rafflesia, the world's largest flower, which is native to South-East Asia. Wandering through the paths, visitors will find Lego butterflies, birds and even frogs hidden among the petals, while discovering some fun flower facts throughout the garden. There are also various photo spots, including the vibrant Feature Wall or whimsical Dome. For more hands-on fun, kids and parents can join the Master Model Builder Workshop, learning how to turn everyday bricks into floral art. Visitors can also create their own custom flower bouquets. Visit Legoland Malaysia's website or social media pages (Facebook, Instagram) for details.
Free Malaysia Today
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Legoland launches world's first Lego flower garden
The Lego flower garden in Johor is open to the public. (Andrea Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) ISKANDAR PUTERI : Imagine a flower that never wilts. Not a readymade one but one you can actually build with your own hands brick by brick. Proudly blooming at Legoland Malaysia in Johor is the world's first Lego flower garden. Covering over 4,100 sq ft and built using more than 792,000 Lego bricks, Miniland's latest attraction is a vibrant burst of colour. Opened to the public on April 28, the garden took more than 2,200 hours to complete. It features 58 varieties of Lego flowers from the popular Lego Botanicals collection, including sunflowers, orchids, bonsai trees, cherry blossoms, and wildflower bouquets. One of the standout features? A stunning customised Lego model of the Rafflesia – an ode to Southeast Asia's iconic (and famously stinky) bloom. The main highlight at the Lego flower garden is the customised Rafflesia. (Andrea Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) According to CS Lim, vice president of Legoland Malaysia Resort, the project was a year in the making. 'The Lego botanical series was getting very popular, so we thought, instead of people buying one box and building one flower, why don't we build an entire garden here to have all those flowers in one location,' he told FMT Lifestyle. Taking a stroll through the flower garden, you'll soon realise it is truly a unique experience. A mix of real plants, artificial greenery, and detailed Lego sculptures gives the space a feel that's as close to a real garden as bricks can get. There are more than just flowers here. Spot Lego koi fish in the pond, butterflies perched on petals, and birds resting on branches. Fun fact: there's even a hidden scent machine to make the garden smell like real flowers. The attraction also includes a workshop where you can build your own Lego flower. (Andrea Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) 'Coming to this garden, I hope visitors feel serene,' said Lim. 'But most important is the experience – not just to take nice photos, but also to take part in the activities, build your own flower, and take it home.' Workshops are led by Zariq Mohd Ali, 31, the only master model builder in Malaysia. Visitors can join him to creatively repurpose old Lego bricks into brand-new floral masterpieces. 'I've loved Lego from a really young age, but as you grow older, you have other responsibilities and interests, so I kind of let it go,' he shared. With a degree in economics and international relations, Zariq was retrenched twice from his ecommerce job. The Lego flower garden features 58 varieties of flowers from the Lego Botanicals collection. (Andrea Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) 'One morning I was jobless and saw an Instagram post saying they were looking for a master model builder in Legoland. And I told myself, 'hey, if I don't try, I'll never know'.' Today, he's living every kid's dream job. 'I want people to leave with that sense of wow,' he said of the garden. 'It would be incredible if this place even became a spot for proposals.' Each Lego sculpture – big or small – is handmade by Zariq and his team of skilled builders. Miniland includes several miniature Lego attractions, including this one depicting Batu Caves. (Andrea Edmonds @ FMT Lifestyle) The flower garden joins a long list of impressive miniature attractions at Miniland, built with over 30 million Lego bricks and showcasing famous landmarks from 17 Asian countries. There's the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, India's Taj Mahal, Melaka's Christ Church, and Batu Caves – just to name a few. In fact, the Miniland Amazing Malaysia section alone features over 1.38 million Lego bricks, celebrating the country's rich cultural diversity. While you're there, be sure to explore the other attractions too – from the water park to the dragon roller coaster. To find out more, check out the Legoland Malaysia Resort website.
