School's Troupe Ready To Roar For Chinese New Year
By Hanni ABD

Bandar Seri Begawan - The vibrant lion dance is one of the most spectacular events of the Chinese New Year festivities.

The performances take place during the first few days of the celebrations and are believed to bring good fortune to the households or businesses the dance troupes visit.

Chung Hua lion dance troupe in Belait has been practising since December last year to ensure exceptional performances. Master Chin Fen Khee, a martial arts and physical education teacher at Chung Hua Middle School, said members of the lion dance troupe are required to have basic Kung fu skills.

He has been keeping alive the tradition since 1972 by giving Kung fu lessons to students involved in the school's Lion Dance Club.

The school's lion dance troupe has 70 members with the youngest being nine years of age.

This year the troupe has accepted 60 invitations to perform at houses, business premises and associations to usher in the Year of the Boar. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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