Mastering art of calligraphy
By James Kon

Some of the students who took part in the competition
Mr. Yu, one of the Chinese calligraphy masters	The two lion dance performers unveiled a banner signifying the official launch of the competition

Chung Hwa Middle School (CHMS) held a Chinese New Year calligraphy competition in the school's hall last Friday morning.

The competition, which was aimed to improve the students' calligraphy skills and to strengthen relations between teaching staff and students, saw more than 180 students from all levels taking part. Surprisingly, there were a number of Malays as well as other ethic groups that took part.

Before the start of the competition, the school's principal, Madam Kho wished everyone an advance happy Chinese New Year. She also said that students should appreciate the art of Chinese calligraphy as it can calm both the mind and heart.

The competition was officially launched when two lion dance performers unveiled a banner bearing words written in Chinese calligraphy. Two calligraphy masters, Mr. Yu and Mr. Lau were also on hand to personally showcase their talents to the students.

The competition was divided into five categories - non-Chinese students (primary and secondary levels), Chinese students (primary and secondary levels) and capital hand writing calligraphy.

The names of winners are Siti Nur Liyana binti Metali (non-Chinese student - primary level), Rasidah binti Damayanti (non-Chinese student - secondary level), Hii Siew Ping (Chinese student - primary level), Soh Kiaw Han (Chinese student - secondary level) and Chu Hu Chiet (capital hand writing calligraphy).

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin