So what is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is about symbolically doing away with the old of the previous year and ushering in health, good fortune, prosperity, and happiness.

How about Chinese Red Lanterns

Red lanterns represent harmony, happiness, vitality, illustration and wealth. This is the reason that Chinese like to hang red lanterns in parties or festivals such as Chinese New Year, Lantern Festivals and more.

the venue

These 3 days and 3 nights working at an outdoor event and is very tiring but... fun and enjoyable!!

opening ceremony - dinner

The organizing committees provide a welcoming dinner during the opening ceremony with the presents of our Chief Minister, Dato-Dato, Datin-Datin and the VIPs. The opening night was entertained by the singers from China, Kuala Lumpur and the locals. They also have activities for kids such as coloring contest, games, lucky draws and receiving red envelopes (hongbao).

part of the performances

for the kids - coloring and games

The “Chinese Lion Dance” and “Chinese Dragon Dance” are one of the important part of traditional Chinese festivities especially Chinese New Year.

lion and dragon dance performances

Selling at a festival season is a great way to increase their business. For the 3 days and nights, they had the attention of happy revellers, all keen on eating, drinking, and buying souvenirs.

stall display

the crowds

this is me while working