Too Many Raya Ads? Here Are Some You Should Not Miss
Hari Raya is just around the corner and various advertisements have been released on social media .
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When it comes to the season of festivities, advertisements are a huge part of it. It has always been a tradition in our country where many people look forward to these heart-warming, value-filled and sentimental advertisements and below is a compilation of this year’s ads that you should not miss.
Petronas Raya 2023: Dilema Irama
When it comes to Hari Raya, no one can forget the traditional songs that comes with it. This advertisement from Petronas captures the importance and beauty of always keeping oneself connected to the roots of one’s culture.
In conjunction with the 2023 Festive Theme “Roots of Our Future”, take a ride together with Petronas in watching what happens when the relationship of a son and father takes a set back because of the one thing the have in common, music.
SAJI: SABAR
Patience is an important value that is practiced during the month of Ramadan and is the key feature in this advertisement featuring actor Awie.
Inspired from a true story, it shows the beauty of learning, respecting, and sharing the cultures of one another in Malaysia.
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myTukar : Drive
MyTukar’s Raya advertisement is a heart-warming reminder of the memories that we have with our loved ones and celebrations such as Hari Raya is the time to reflect and create new memories.
This advertisement centres around a dad and his son and the car that they have which is the centrepiece of their memories together. When the son tries to change the car for his dad in return for not being able to come back home for Raya, the dad reminds him that it is not the car that matters but the times they have spent together with the car is what matters to him.
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Grab: Suasana Hari Rabu
When it comes to Raya, the first things that come to mind is “balik kampung”. Taking this an inspiration and the hit Netflix series Wednesday, this advertisement has the touch of creepiness but a lot of festivity.
With the heroine’s parents having passed away, and she being alone in her life, will she be able to identify her ‘kampung”? Well, watch to find out.
Perodua: Rumah Finale
This advertisement from Perodua will bring back memories of the Raya night takbir group. In some areas, a group of people will go house to house to recite the takbir on the night of Hari Raya. This is to show gratitude towards Allah SWT and allows people to connect with each other and tighten the bond they have.
In this advertisement, the group encounters problems while going house to house and how they dealt with it reminds us of the core values of celebrating festivals together.
Watsons: Rahsia Gaya Raya
When it comes to siblings there will always be that one sibling who seems to be better than the rest. This competition among them is a never ending one and inspired from this, Watsons brings you a story of mystery when Ayda Jebat’s family heirloom from many generations disappears.
However, at the end of the advert, it is shown that love and forgiveness are what matters most when it comes to family.
The advertisement features familiar faces such as Nabil Mahir and Didie Alias.
Guardian: Guardian Raya Untuk Semua
When it comes to family, nothing can be accomplished without understanding or the willingness to help one another. This is what Guardian portrays in their 2023 Raya advertisement.
Moreover, there is nothing more festive when you can celebrate Raya morning with your family who knows you better than anyone.
Julies Biscuits: Kisah Raya P.E.R.I.T
This advert is about the journey of a mother and daughter, Timah and Farah. Timah being a single mother had to endure judgement from her in-laws and the society. For her, this is what she remembers of her Raya.
For Farah it is different, it is about spending time with her mother no matter what the situation is.
So, on their yearly Raya drive, Timah and Farah are travelling. This year, will they arrive in good time? Or will something prevent them from reuniting on Raya?
Seng Cars : Hadiah Baba
The love a father has for his kid, endures forever.
But for children, we have all gone through a period when we felt that our parents annoyed us and whatever they said or did appeared wrong to us. We then figure out that it was all done out of love.
Keep an eye on Aina’s story because she is often disturbed and angry with her father for his behaviour but she soon learns her lesson.
Mr. DIY: Raya Serba Baharu, Barulah Raya
Have you ever had that one person in your life you are constantly in competition with? Whatever they do, you always want to do better?
Well watch the battle of Ara and Wani and see them take over the “challenge” of decorating each other’s house.
Who wins the challenge? Watch and find out.
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