Chung Hua holds Lion Dance show to mark ‘Chap Goh Mei'
By Hjh Saemah Zulkefli

Lion Dance troupe visiting every classroom at Chung Hua Middle School, Kuala Belait to mark "Chap Goh Mei".

Students at Chung Hua Middle School, Kuala Belait were delighted to be entertained by the Lion Dance troupe that visited all classes yesterday.

The Chinese New Year celebrations comes to an end with a big feast with family members and is referred to as "Chap Goh Mei" which falls today, February 23.

To mark the end of the festivities, Lion or Dragon Dance troupes are invited to houses to perform.

The students had the opportunity to present "ang pows" to the lions to signify harmony and prosperity all year round.

The Chinese community believes that the Lion Dance symbolises determination, strength and courage in pursuing success regardless of the obstacles.

Members of the Lion Dance troupe, which comprise students from the school must possess mental and physical strength to be able to put up a good show.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin