Christmas, a time for family


Nadine Ann Thomas and Nadia Heng look forward to celebrating Christmas after an uncertain year. - photo: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star; location: EQ Kuala Lumpur

Staring up at a 30-foot Christmas tree decorated with shiny baubles, blinking lights and handcrafted weaving in the lobby area of EQ Kuala Lumpur, it dawns upon us that the end of the year is here, and 2020 will soon be over.

The tree, designed in collaboration with designer Carven Ong, towers over visitors to the lobby, and just nearby, a spiral staircase adorned with festive garlands adds to the festive mood.

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