KOTA KINABALU: More than 10,000 people from all walks of life attended the Chinese
New Year open house hosted by the State Government and Federation of Chinese
Associations Sabah (FCAS).
The event at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here today was graced by
Head of State Tun Juhar Mahiruddin and Toh Puan Norlidah Tan Sri R.M Jasni together
with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor and Datin Seri Panglima
Datuk Juliah Salag.
They were greeted by main organising chairperson Datuk Christina Liew who is Minister
of Tourism, Culture and Environment and other Cabinet ministers.
On arrival, the guest-of-honour and guests were greeted by lion dance performances
and a 350-foot long Dragon replica at the SICC plaza.
At the main ballroom, the attendees were entertained by various cultural and modern
performances.-pr/BNN
