This is exactly what’s unfolding at Pasar Seni right now, so hurry on over today.
Held in the heart of the city’s artistic and historical district, Central Market, CIMB is hosting its highly anticipated “Dendang Desa” presented by CIMB OCTOFest.
The three-day cultural festival has transformed the venue into a bustling marketplace featuring over 100 local vendors, connecting customers, SMEs, and partners.
The event was peppered with fascinating events including traditional games, live music, and dance performances.
The CIMB OCTO mascot was also present to mingle with visitors, ensuring a lively atmosphere for locals and tourists alike.
Performance of empowerment
FMT Lifestyle was there to catch the high-energy live performance by rapper Aman RA who sang his hit song “Bangun X Kita Bagi Jadi”, a collaboration with CIMB.
Accompanying him on stage were three street dancers, hyping up the crowd as they chanted the infectious hook, “Bangun! Kita Bagi Jadi!”
“It was very lively. I did not anticipate that the event would have attracted this big of a crowd from locals and tourists alike,” said Siti Hafizah, 20, from Shah Alam.
During his performance, Aman RA told the crowd that the message behind his song was simple yet powerful: never give up pursuing what you really want in life.
He also thanked CIMB for the opportunity they gave him to empower others to always chase their dreams and keep moving forward.
A market of local talent
One of the objectives of “Dendang Desa” by CIMB OCTOFest is its commitment to local talent. The curated space provided a meaningful platform for small businesses, featuring everything from handmade heritage goods and unique local fashion to local food like gula apong ice cream and other popular street food.
Beyond giving local vendors a space to showcase their products, these businesspeople were also introduced to SME banking solutions such as the CIMB OCTOBiz platform, to help them grow their businesses even further.
This initiative by CIMB not only celebrates the diversity of Malaysian culture at the heart of tourist spots but also empowers local entrepreneurs to thrive.
The key behind this initiative: CIMB OCTO App
At the core of this modern cultural initiative is the CIMB OCTO App, which is seamlessly powering the event by enabling convenient, cashless transactions for visitors and vendors.
During the event, customers who use the CIMB OCTO App to pay vendors, registered as DuitNow QR Local Merchants, can enjoy daily cashback rewards with a minimum spend of RM10 per transaction.
Additionally, those who complete at least three transactions totalling RM30 or more during the event are in the running to win an iPhone Pro.
If you haven’t already visited “Dendang Desa” by CIMB OCTOFest, hurry on over today – it’s on from 10am till 10pm at Central Market.
And while you’re there, be sure to visit the CIMB OCTO Booth for exclusive treats and prizes.
The CIMB OCTO App is available for download via Google Play Store and the App Store.
For more information, visit the CIMB website now.