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Immerse in the Japanese ancient villages at Saigon Centre's Japan festival
The Japan Festival will take place at Saigon Centre from 5 to 21 April 2024.
Ho Chi Minh City, 5 April 2024 – Saigon Centre, Keppel’s flagship mixed-use development in Ho Chi Minh City, is holding its annual Japan Festival from 5 to 21 April for the third consecutive year. The theme of this year’s festival is inspired by gassho-zukuri architecture (thatched-roof house) of ancient Japanese villages nestled beneath Sakura branches. Visitors can enjoy the stunning scenery of cherry blossoms, take photos at cute Japanese strawberry-themed photo spots, and participate in an array of Japan-themed activities and promotions during the Festival.
The opening ceremony was graced by Mr. Masuo Ono, Consul-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, together with Mr. Nobuyuki Matsumoto, Chief Representative of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City, and Mr. Joseph Low, Chairman of Keppel Land Watco I to V, the joint venture entities for Saigon Centre, and President, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd.
Mr. Joseph Low said, "We are honoured to hold the Japan Festival at Saigon Centre for the 3rd consecutive year. From the 5th to the 21st of April, we will introduce Japanese brands and offer thrilling Japan-inspired activities amidst our mall-wide Sakura-themed decorations to customers. The Festival not only enhances the shopping experience at Saigon Centre but also solidifies the mall as a vibrant placemaking destination in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.”
During the Festival, Rewards+ members can look forward to enjoying various promotions, such as receiving VND100,000 Takashimaya vouchers with a minimum spending of VND1 million at the Japanese booths, attractive gifts from popular Japanese brands such as Rohto, Uniqlo, Ajinomoto, DHC…with a spending of VND1.5 million, and Meowberry plush toys with a minimum spending of VND2 million. Additionally, shoppers will receive a 25% discount (up to VND30,000) for any departure/destination with Grab rides at Saigon Centre.
In addition, there is an abundance of thrilling activities and workshops for shoppers to participate in, including various workshops led by Japanese calligraphy artists, Chibi (Japanese caricatures) drawing, strawberry cake decoration, sushi-making and Wagashi (Japanese confections) workshops. Apart from the workshops, customers can experience wearing Yukata (traditional Japanese costume), enjoy Karate and Cheerleading performances as well as engage in interactive games from sponsored brands.
For more information, please visit: https://shopping.saigoncentre.com.vn/en-US/whats-hot
About Saigon Centre
Saigon Centre is strategically located on Le Loi Boulevard, one of the city’s main thoroughfares and within proximity to the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee, Ben Thanh Market, Opera House, the Dong Khoi shopping belt and prominent hotels.
Developed in several phases, Phase One was completed in 1996 and comprises a three-storey retail podium, 11 floors of Grade A office space and 89 luxury serviced apartments. Phase One of Saigon Centre has established itself as the preferred business and residential address in HCMC.
Phase Two of the development comprises 47,000 sm of premium Grade A office space, 44,000 sm retail area and 195 units of luxury serviced apartments. Phase Two retail mall is currently 100% committed with over 400 international and local brands, including leading Japanese department store, Takashimaya, as the anchor tenant. With the diverse range of shopping, dining and leisure options, Saigon Centre is poised to be the shopping and lifestyle destination in HCMC.
A leader in building and architectural excellence in HCMC, Phase Two of Saigon Centre was conferred the Green Mark Gold Award by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore in 2012 and recertified Gold again in 2022. Most recently, Keppel’s Real Estate Division in Vietnam was recognised as the “Best Developer – Sustainability in Vietnam” at Euromoney Real Estate Awards 2022 and the “Best Mixed-Use Developer in Vietnam” at Property Guru Vietnam Property Awards 2022 and 2023.
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For more information, please contact:
Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh (Ms.)
A&P Senior Manager – Saigon Centre Shopping Mall
Tel: 094 714 0068