Spectacular Lion Dance Performances At Chung Hua, KB
By Hanni ABD

Kuala Belait - Chung Hua Middle School in Kuala Belait staged an annual lion dance performance recently in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations. The performance took place in the evening in the newly renovated air-conditioned auditorium.

The crowd came in as early as 6pm in hopes of getting good seats. About 1,000 people including guests and dignitaries turned up for the event.

The event was also the first time for the Malay community from Sungai Liang and Lumut mukims to perform with the Chung Hua Lion Dance Troupe. The school thanked the troupe, as they had been working hard and performing during the Chinese New Year to raise funds for the school.

To welcome the Spring Festival, the Kindergarten Two students presented a Chinese cultural dance. The programme continued with the secondary students singing a Happy New Year number and entertained the crowd by performing two dances called "Show Time" and "Ring! Ring! Ring!"

The Primary One to Four students also performed a lively dance, which wowed the crowd followed by another dance called "Gong Xi, Gong Xi" from Kindergarten Three students.

Eight lions made a grand entrance ushering in a very prosperous and happy new year to everyone. There was also a display of martial arts performed by both the male and female troupes.

The lions thrilled the crowd as they performed their fancy footwork and displayed their amazing balance and agility on the poles.

The highlight of the event was the performance of a Black Lion making its entrance for the first time. The Black Lion, which represents a "Fighter Lion", jumped through a burning loop of fire on poles 10 feet above the ground. It was accompanied by the Silver Lion, known for righteousness. They displayed their agility and balance with poise, much to the crowd's amazement. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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