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Chill, Chat, Heal: This Free Weekend Festival Aims To Help Us All Prioritise Mental Health

Look forward to an exciting mix of workshops, wellness booths, and live performances.

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At a time when mental health awareness is more important than ever, The Pillars Festival 2024 brings you a powerful two-day event dedicated to mental health, wellbeing, and healing

Designed to bring the community together in celebration of life, emotional wellness, and self-care, the free festival will be held at APW, Bangsar, on 12 and 13 October from 10am to 6pm.

Featuring an exciting mix of workshops, wellness booths, and live performances, all of which will leave you feeling empowered to take charge of your mental and emotional health, the festival aims to break stigmas, provide support, and create a safe space for individuals to explore, learn and grow.

In conjunction with World Mental Health Awareness, The Pillars Festival 2024 serves as a rallying cry for the importance of mental health, making it a platform for education, community engagement, and stigma-breaking initiatives.

It is a celebration of mental resilience and a call to action for individuals to prioritise their emotional wellbeing.

Here's a look at some of the festival highlights:

Image via The Pillars Festival 2024 (Provided to SAYS)

- Wellness Booths & Interactive Experiences: Explore booths offering mental health resources, wellness products, and services from a range of wellness partners

- Interactive Workshops & Activities: Take part in hands-on sessions that focus on mindfulness, self-care, emotional wellbeing, and mental health support

- Lucky Draw: Win exciting wellness products and services to support your health journey

There will also be special appearances by key Malaysian figures

Image via The Pillars Festival 2024 (Provided to SAYS)

Emotions Adventure: Navigate Your Feelings for a Healthier You
In this interactive workshop, Miss International Malaysia 2024 Ashlyn Ooi will guide you on a journey of emotional intelligence, teaching you how to harness your emotions for greater mental resilience and inner strength.

Wellness Through Laughter Comedy Show
Discover the incredible healing power of laughter as Joanne Kam Poh Poh, Malaysia's queen of comedy, turns the spotlight on how humour can be a tool for emotional release, joy, and overall mental wellness.

Self-Love & Sound Healing Workshop
Actress and self-love advocate Sarah Lian will lead this session that blends mindfulness with sound healing techniques to create a calming experience that allows you to reconnect with yourself and practice profound self-care.

Image via The Pillars Festival 2024 (Provided to SAYS)

Mark your calendars and take part in The Pillars Festival
2024 — where mental health meets celebration, and together, a stronger, healthier community is forged.

Scan the QR code below to register!

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as ensuring you're in good physical health.

Here are some resources that could help you:

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