Sunday, January 12, 2014

CARLSBERG WINS BIG AT SELANGOR TURF CLUB WITH A SPECIAL HORSE RACE CALLED 'CARLSBERG GOLDEN SUCCESS CUP'!

KEE@FSWMAG.COM
AS 2014 ON 31 JANUARY IS YEAR OF THE HORSE, WHERE ELSE COULD CARLSBERG CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR THAN AT SELANGOR TURF CLUB?

In honour of the Year of Horse, Carlsberg also inaugurated the Carlsberg Golden Success Cup and guests were asked to pick a gold coin (OK so it is a plastic container so don't get excited) from the door of the fortress, newly built for the occasion. I picked one and due to Buddha's blessings, a Carlsberg cap inside read '88' so I got RM 88! Every coin had a Carlsberg cap with something for everyone---RM 8 or pack of cards.


MD of Carlsberg Malaysia Henrik Andersen arrived in a carriage drawn by a white stallion. They wanted a golden horse but where to get?
THE MAGNIFICENT WHITE HORSE THAT PULLED HENRIK ANDERSEN'S CARRIAGE INSIDE THE HALL!
 HENRIK ANDERSEN HOLDING A CARLSBERG BEER BOTTLE CAP THAT READ '88' WHICH MEANS THE PERSON GETS RM 88 CASH!
THIS IS HENRIK ANDERSEN'S FIRST CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AS HE ASSUMED THE POST ONLY LAST YEAR AFTER MY DARLING SOREN RAVN GOT PROMOTED AFTER I LOBBIED FOR HIM IN COPENHAGEN
IF YOU GOT THIS CARLSBERG BEER CAP THAT SAID 88, YOU GOT RM 88 CASH
TAN SRI RICHARD CHAM, CHAIRMAN OF SELANGOR TURF CLUB JOINED HENRIK ANDERSEN AND THE CARLSBERG CUTIES TO TOAST 2014
JAMES NG KUN TEK WITH HIS BIG ANGPOW
KEE HUA CHEE WITH HIS BIG ANGPOW
JAMES NG KUN TEK WITH CARLSBERG CUTIES
KEE HUA CHEE DRINKS HIS FAVOURITE BEER


Gallop into the Year of the Horse with Carlsberg to unleash success and prosperity

With the thunder of hooves auspiciously heralding the Year of the Horse, Malaysia’s most preferred beer brand, Carlsberg, unveiled its Chinese New Year campaign with a magnificent media launch fittingly held at the prestigious Selangor Turf Club (STC) at the auspicious time and date of 11:11 am on January 11. Too bad the year was not 2011 but we cannot have everything, even I am forced make do with things!

Given the cultural significance of the Chinese zodiac sign of the horse in the eyes of the Chinese community, Carlsberg welcomed the lunar new year by presenting a special horse race named the ‘Carlsberg Golden Success Cup’ to symbolically unleash success and good fortune in leaps and bounds for consumers and customers of the brand.

In keeping with tradition, the launch itself was filled with pomp and ceremony that started with the arrival of Carlsberg Malaysia managing director Henrik Juel Andersen in a horse-drawn chariot to the beat of Chinese drums, followed by the appearance of eight “Fook Gods” (Gods of Prosperity), and a riveting lion dance performance by multiple world-champion troupe, Kun Seng Keng Dragon Lion Dance Association.

The launch also unveiled the striking creative of the Carlsberg Chinese New Year campaign from behind a 10-foot tall door embellished with mock gold coins, reminiscent of an ancient palace entrance in olden day China.

The artistic creative depicted a liquid-like golden horse on its hind legs appearing from the rich golden beer gushing out from a Carlsberg bottle. The majestic and magnificent look and feel of the creative as well as the tagline that was unveiled represents Carlsberg’s call to consumers to unleash their success and good fortune when they open a bottle of Carlsberg.

Andersen said, “Carlsberg has always taken the time to pay homage to and show appreciation for Chinese customs and traditions, and more so during this time of the year. As we bid goodbye to the Year of the Snake, we are racing into the new lunar year with speed and energy to spread success and good fortune to all our consumers and customers.”

“The horse is a strong and noble animal. Its magnificence is clearly reflected in our Chinese New Year campaign creative and it is Carlsberg’s call to consumers to take charge and be bold as they pursue every happiness and success that await.”

In what was arguably the most auspiciously symbolic race of the year for the brand, the ‘Carlsberg Golden Success Cup’ saw jockeys and horses vie wholeheartedly to gain the lead, and win the prestigious trophy and cash prize of RM75,000 as the crowd cheered them on in a hearty welcome to the upcoming Year of the Horse.

Andersen said that the horse race was also a part of Carlsberg’s quest to encourage consumers to boldly embrace the year ahead. “The horse has long played an integral role in the history of China, be it for transportation, to fight battles, as entertainment for its emperors and even in Chinese mythology. What better way to usher in the Year of the Horse than with this horse race that embodies the energy and strength that we wish for our consumers to achieve golden success in the lunar new year.”  

He added, “We have already begun sharing good fortune and prosperity with our Chinese New Year ang pow giveaways through the consumer promotion nationwide.  With over 80,000 cash prizes and giveaways up for grabs,  we are happy to see thousands of our consumers  being rewarded with ang pows as a result.  This is our way of saying “thank you” to our loyal consumers.”

To participate in the promotion, Carlsberg consumers just need to check the bottle cap liner when they open either a large bottle of Carlsberg, Asahi Super Dry or Royal Danish Stout at participating outlets. With a total of 30 big ang pow of RM8,888 each and 3,000 ang pow worth RM388 each to be given away by February 14, Carlsberg consumers should not miss the opportunity to be on the receiving end of good fortune from the brand. To add excitement to the campaign, consumers who submit a contest form could also stand to win RM888 and bonus prizes. Four bonus round draws will take place during the campaign, where a total of 40 units of 50” Sharp LED televisions as bonus prizes can be won.

To bring family and friends closer together during the festive season, Carlsberg is the official beer sponsor of the promotional roadshow for the Chinese New Year movie “Ah Beng – Mission Impossible’, a Malaysian production featuring local artistes Jack Lim who plays ‘Ah Beng’, as well as Jeff Chin, Yumi Wong, Gan Mei Yan and Chen Keat Yoke. As part of the roadshow, the cast will visit 20 Carlsberg affiliated food courts in Klang, Ipoh, Butterworth and other parts of Penang to meet and greet consumers. Consumers who purchase two buckets of Carlsberg during the activity stand a chance to get an autographed photo of ‘Ah Beng’ and the other stars. 

Andersen concluded, “As the Lunar New Year strides closer day by day, it is vital to celebrate new beginnings and to spend time with family and friends as it gives people a chance to strengthen bonds and renew ties. And like every other year, what is a reunion or gathering in the Year of the Horse without an icy cold Carlsberg?” 

For more information on the consumer promotion and other festive activities lined up, go to facebook.com/Carlsberg or carlsbergmalaysia.com.my.

CHAIRMAN OF SELANGOR TURF CLUB TAN SRI RICHARD CHAM AND HENRIK ANDERSEN, MD OF CARLSBERG MALAYSIA
CHEERS TO 2014
CHEERS
A TOAST TO THOSE WITH MOST!
OLD-WORLDE CHARM
NG KUN TEK WITH BIG ANGPOW
CARLSBERG CUTIES
THE BOARD OF SELANGOR TURF CLUB AND CARLSBERG MALAYSIA
CHEERS
HERE'S TO 2014
READY FOR GRAND ENTRANCE OF HENRIK ANDERSEN
SO PRETTY
THORN AMONG THE ROSES
3 ROSES
KEE LOVES CARLSBERG, TONGUE AND ALL
DRUMMERS ON A ROLL
SYNCHRONY
DRAMA
BANG
BANG
HANDS UP
IMPERIAL ARMY OF CHINA
JUMPING FOR JOY
MILITARY TATTOO
FLOORED
ONLY MY LEICA AND KEE HUA CHEE COULD TAKE THIS SHOT OF BACK FLIPPING SOLDIER!
CARLSBERG RULES!
MD OF CARLSBERG MALAYSIA ARRIVES IN HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE!
CARLSBERG STALLION
HENRIK ANDERSEN RULES
HE WAVES THE FLAG OF THE CONQUERER
CARLSBERG CONQUERS THE BEER MARKET
HENRIK ANDERSEN IS HONORARY CHINAMAN
DRUMMERS
DRAMA
LOUD
MUSIC
CHEERS
GOLDEN LIONS
GLORIOUS PICTURE OF ABUNDANCE, GLORY AND WEATH
PLUS POWER!
WHITE AND GOLD DLIONS AND GOLD HORSE
SO AUSPICIOUS
PERFECT
HARMONY
PEACE AND PLENTY
SALUTE TO YEAR OF HORSE
HERE'S TO 2014
GOOD LUCK
TO ALL
BEST WISHES
CHEERS
HENRIK ANDERSEN MAKES WELCOME SPEECH
WELCOME!
GOD OF WEALTH ALSO MAKES AN APPEARANCE!
MD OF CARLSBERG MALAYSIA HENRIK ANDERSEN AND THE GODS OF WEALTH, ALL 8 OF THEM!
TAN SRI RICHARD CHAM JOINS THE CELEBRATIONS
HERE'S TO 2014
GREAT SUCCESS ON THE WAY
THANKS TO ALL
LION DANCE
DANCE AND PRANCE
HIGH KICKING
STANDING ON 2 LEGS ONLY
DRAMA
SKILFUL
POSING
ENDEARING
BALANCE!
GOLD LIONS WITH CARLSBERG TEAM
HEALTH AND WEALTH TO ALL
HEALTH AND WEALTH
GET YOUR NAMES DONE
CAST OF AH BENG THE MOVIE
CAST OF AH BENG THE MOVIE
CHEERS TO CARLSBERG!
PICK A COIN
HENRIK ANDERSEN FOUND '88' IN HIS BEER CAP AND THAT MEANS RM 88 CASH!
CHEERS TO CARLSBERG
THIS CALLS FOR A CARLSBERG!
THIS CALLS FOR A BIG ANGPOW
BIG ANGPOW FOR NG KUN TEK
KEE HUA CHEE WORE HIS JEWELS ON HIS SHIRT
HEALTH AND WEALTH TO ONE AND ALL! 

Carlsberg Malaysia 2014 CNY Campaign
FACT SHEET
Carlsberg Malaysia’s ‘Golden Success’ Icon
·       Inspired by the significance of the horse in Chinese culture which has traditionally been a source and symbol of mobility, productivity and development since ancient times, the icon represents the achievement of great success and good fortune in leaps and bounds.
·       In respect of Chinese tradition and culture, Carlsberg Malaysia intends to kick off the coming lunar new year by spreading success and good fortune to all its consumers and customers and this desire is inherent in the many auspicious elements of this icon.
·       The golden horse is formed out of beer flowing out from a bottle of Carlsberg and its auspicious golden colour signifies the unleashing of abundant wealth.
·       The horse is positioned as rearing on its hind legs to reflect that courage and strength to pursue success are bestowed upon all in the Year of the Horse.
·       The fiery red background signifies wishes of good fortune from Carlsberg Malaysia to all its consumers.

Carlsberg 2014 CNY Consumer Promotion
·       The campaign is from December 16, 2013 till February 14, 2014.
·       More than 80,000 prizes in ang pows and other giveaways will be up for grabs.
·       Tier 1 consists of 30 cash prizes of RM8,888 each for an ‘A’ on the bottle cap liner.
·       Tier 2 consists of 3000 cash prizes of RM388 each for a ‘B’ bottle cap liner.
·       Tier 3 consists of 80,000 bottles of Asahi Super Dry for each ‘C’ bottle cap liner.

·       ‘A’ and ‘B’ bottle cap liners winners are required to contact the redemption centres to claim their prizes. While bottle cap ‘C’ prizes can be redeemed immediately at participating outlets.
·       Collecting 3 ‘Z’ bottle cap liners entitle consumers to participate in a contest draw where they stand to win cash prizes of RM888 each as well as one of 40 Sharp 50” LED TVs which will be given away in fortnightly bonus rounds.

·       For the duration of the campaign or while stocks last, consumers can also purchase Carlsberg CNY Festive Packs, which consist of 24 cans shrink wrapped in custom designed Year of the Horse packaging.

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