Association celebrates fifth anniversary

BATU PAHAT: About 100 dragon and lion dance lovers from Singapore and various parts of Johor enjoyed a night of cultural performances at the school hall of SJK (C) Cheng Siu.

Batu Pahat Lion Dance Association hosted the event, which marked the fifth anniversary of the organisation.

Eight dance teams from the island republic, Johor Baru, Kulai, Muar, Batu Pahat, some of which had headlined at the state, national and world arena, performed at the event.

"Malaysian Chinese should be proud of their cultural heritage and take measures to preserve it," said Batu Pahat 1MCA Medical Foundation bureau chief Dr King Ban Siang.

Also present were Penggaram assemblyman Datuk Koh Chee Chai and other Chinese community leaders.

Koh said that in Malaysia, cultural and traditional dances that existed for over 5,000 years were commonly performed at weddings, anniversary and festival celebrations as well as government related functions.

"The dances are recognised and accepted by our community of various races and backgrounds," he said at the event that was launche by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

"We are proud that in Malaysia, we get to learn our mother tongue, respect each other's festivals, culture and tradition.

"We should appreciate our culture and tradition and protect it always," he added.

Commenting on the event, association chairman Lee Wee Chung said the association was established in 2007 when a group of lion dance lovers approached him to form an organisation. It was formed with the help of Koh.

Lee added that three years ago, Dr Chua had allocated some funds to build a roof over a basketball court in Taman Banang.

"It gave us a lot of encouragement as we were allowed to practise the dance at any time without having to worry about the weather.

"Through the establishment of the association, we are able to help preserve our culture and tradition," he said.

Lee added that they were grateful as they received plenty of support from parents, school teachers and the public.

"We have participated in various competitions locally and abroad; although the outcome were not significant, we have definitely made a good start," he said.

-The Star-

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