Dragons and lions spring to life for festivities

Posted date: February 12, 2013 In: Headline, National

| James Kon |

In ushering in the Year of the Snake, Chinese communities in Brunei, particularly prominent businessmen, welcome the lion dance and dragon dance performances as a sign of blessing for the new year.

Ang Swee Chuan gives an ‘angpow’ to the lion. PHOTOS: JEFFREY WONG

It was no different for Brunei-China Friendship Association Vice President Ang Swee Chuan, as he opened his doors to a lion dance troupe from Chung Hwa Middle School (BSB) to his home on the first day of Chinese New Year.

Lim Ting Chai and family in a group picture with the Brunei-Muara District Officer

Ang Swee Chuan and family with the Lion Dance troupe

Meanwhile, a dragon dance troupe performed at the home of local businessman Lim Ting Chai, who counted Brunei-Muara District Officer Awg Hj Jamain bin Momin as one of his guests during his Chinese New Year ‘open house.’