Cadillac Fairview Rings in the Year of the Pig at CF Markville and CF Fairview Mall

Fun and festive in-property activities brings people together to celebrate Lunar New Year

TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2019 /CNW/ - With Lunar New Year on the horizon, Torontonians are eagerly preparing for new beginnings and fresh starts, saying zàijiàn ('goodbye') to the Year of the Dog, and getting ready to ring in the Year of the Pig—  a zodiac that signifies wealth, fortune, health and longevity.

On February 9th, guests can join in on the celebrations at CF Fairview Mall and CF Markville while enjoying iconic lantern displays to bring family and friends together to commemorate Lunar New Year in a big and vibrant way! 

New this year, CF will be hosting ornately decorated lounges from February 4 to 21 to further mark this special holiday. In addition to serving as a place for guests to sit and relax, the lounges are also designed to provide stunning visuals for social media moments. Shoppers who purchase a CF SHOP! Card at Guest Services using Alipay or another payment method will receive a tag where they can write a New Year's wish and hang it on the Wishing Tree within the lounge. 

As part of an exclusive Cadillac Fairview and Alipay Platinum band offer, transactions made at any CF shopping centre from February 4 to 21 using Alipay will receive the Exclusive FX rate, the same rate enjoyed by Alipay Platinum members. Furthermore, guests who spend 800RMB using Alipay will only be charged 740RMB, providing shoppers with a special 8% discount.

CF Fairview Mall

What:	Join in on the festivities with a traditional Lion Dance that includes meeting the God of Fortune who will be gifting lucky red pockets filled with chocolate coins.
Where:	CF Fairview Mall - Lower Level Court
	1800 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, ON
When:	Saturday, February 9th starting at 2:00 p.m
•  Lion Dance      •  God of Fortune       •  Live Painting
Who:	Local Dignitaries including:
•  Vincent Ke, MPP for Don Valley North       •  Shelley Carroll, Ward 17 Councillor       •  Jim Karygiannis, Ward 22 Councillor

CF Markville

What:	Join in on the festivities with a traditional Lion Dance that includes a musical performance, and meet the God of Fortune who will be gifting lucky red pockets filled with chocolate coins
Where:	CF Markville - Centre Court 5000 Hwy 7, Markham, ON
When:	Saturday, February 9th at 12:30 p.m
•  Lion Dance       •  God of Fortune       •  Live Painting       •  Musical performances       •  Face changing performance
Who:	Local Dignitaries including:
• Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti       •  Bill Pang, MPP for Markham-Unionville       •  Jim Jones, Regional Councillor       •  Alan Ho, Ward 2 Councillor       •  Reid McAlpine, Ward 3 Councillor       •  Karen Rea, Ward 4 Councillor       •  Andrew Keyes, Ward 5 Councillor       •  Amanda Collucci, Ward 6 Councillor       •  Khalid Usman, Ward 7 Councillor

SOURCE Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited

Media Contacts: Anna Ng, Cadillac Fairview, 416-598-8246, [email protected]; Madeleine Stoesser, North Strategic (on behalf of Cadillac Fairview), 647-624-4904, [email protected]