Hokkian Association Holds 9th Chinese New Year Denner
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Darussalam Hokkian Association is gaining recognition as one of the most prominent Chinese associations in the Sultanate.

It has also recently recorded an increase in its membership, from 688 to 789 people. This was revealed by Lim Seng Kok, Chairman of the Hokkian Association, during the 9th Chinese New Year Dinner last night at the ICC.

In his speech, he also highlighted that, 333 students, who are also children of the association's members, would receive appreciation certificates and cash prizes for their excellent results in last year's academic year.

He congratulated the young achievers and the parents who play a big part in providing support and guidance for their success.

Lim Sooi Tiong of the organising committee also gave a speech in which he said that the association's members had faced many challenges, which they managed to overcome.

The event's guest of honour was Pehin Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan Begawan Pehin Dato Seri Setia Hj Mohd Yusof, the Minister of Home Affairs.

Also present were Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Dam Hj Ibrahim, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Madam Tong Xiaoling, the Chinese Ambassador, as well as Pehin Dato Paduka Onn Siew Siong and other government officials.

During the dinner, the association's executive committee ushered in the Chinese New Year with a toast and belted out songs for the audience. In addition to the delicious food, the crowd also enjoyed performances by a specially invited artiste from Malaysia. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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