Every year-end brings the same familiar longing: to slow down, to gather with the people we love, and to find warmth in the small things that make the season feel special. This year, ASHTA District 8 brings those moments together through Noël Lumière, a month-long holiday experience running from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026. More than decorations, it is a collection of quiet encounters designed to be felt, not rushed.
Tales Alley
The journey begins at Tales Alley on the Ground Floor of Melting Pot, where illustrator Varsam Kurnia transforms the space into a passage that feels lifted from a Christmas story. Soft, whimsical, and memory-filled, the installation invites visitors to linger. Along the way, beautifully curated window displays from Alora, Moiehaus, somethingstokeep, and The Collectors Lounge set the tone for the season. Sweet treats add small pauses of joy, turning an afternoon of browsing into something a little warmer.
Joyful Harmonies
Melting Pot then opens into Joyful Harmonies, a lineup of performances that bring the colors of the holidays to life. From the expressive saxophone of Dori Wirawan, to Nia Aladin, to the rich harmonies of Voice of Indonesia and The Mighties, each performance creates a space to breathe, talk, and simply enjoy the day. The beloved Santa Parade rounds out the celebration, charming both children and adults in equal measure.
Noël Market
The festive mood continues at the Noël Market, featuring curated tenants offering holiday treats, hampers, and seasonal scents from brands such as Bathaholic, D’Orsay, Dore by LeTAO, Frank Green, From This Island, Havilia Tea, Jo Malone London, Kibo, Mond de Sonne, Naked Dough, Namas Living, NOD, Pastriella, and Terve. Wandering through the market feels like uncovering small gifts—an aroma reminiscent of winter, a pastry to enjoy on the way home, or an unexpected present for someone dear.
From 8 to 21 December, the Christmas Market at Upper Marketplace Level 2 extends the experience with festive flavors, lifestyle goods, and distinct holiday scents. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and intimate—offering a brief escape into the feeling of a gentler, slower holiday season.
Lumière Gift Box
Adding another layer to the celebration, the Lumière Gift Box arrives as a special collaborative edition from ASHTA, somethingstokeep, and Alora, featuring Varsam Kurnia’s design inspired by this year’s theme, Hope, and his hidden Starguides characters scattered throughout Melting Pot. Each set includes a box, wrapping paper, and card in three colorways. The Lumière Gift Box can be purchased at the somethingstokeep pop-up, redeemed with 150 Koins, or received through ASHTA’s holiday shopping program with a minimum spend of Rp1.500.000. Select tenants—including Locus, Lumine, Noir Sur Blanc, Oemah Etnik, Wonder Bookstore, and others—are also offering it as an exclusive gift-with-purchase. A thoughtful detail that makes the season feel more personal.
During the same period, ASHTA introduces Mastershade Archi / Tech at SPAC8 Upper Ground, a collaboration with Make Over that explores beauty through a modern, tech-driven perspective. Here, visitors can craft their own beauty blueprint—an experience shaped by creativity, individuality, and self-discovery, offering a fresh way to celebrate the season.
Across every corner, Noël Lumière is designed to bring back the quiet warmth often lost in the rush of year-end. It is an invitation to savor the small things, to reconnect, and to rediscover the softer side of the holidays. ASHTA District 8 welcomes visitors to step into this gentle landscape of light and let Noël Lumière guide them into a more personal and meaningful close to the year.
