Roaring CNY celebration for the less fortunate

With Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, the Curve shopping mall in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya hosted an early  CNY celebration to a group of underprivileged teens and senior citizens from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Yatim dan Cacat Perlindungan Selangor as part of the mall’s efforts to give back to the society.

The guests were given a warm welcome by the Curve team as they were ushered into the mall’s centre court for the festivities.

In keeping with this year’s theme Roar of Prosperity, the centre court exuded plenty of ‘huat’ (prosperity) with multi-coloured lions in striking poses. The jubilant atmosphere was further amplified by baby pink cherry blossom trees as well as red lanterns hanging from the ceiling.

The event kicked off with a roar when the Curve senior general manager Jazmi Kamarudin performed a “Lion Eye-Dotting” ceremony to signify the awakening of the lions before they burst onto the stage accompanied by loud drums.

Performed by the Kwong Ngai Lion Dance troupe, the pair of brightly coloured lions blinked their formidable eyes and pranced around the stage and hopping onto high poles accompanied by loud drums, which resounded throughout the Centre Court drawing a roar of appreciation from the audience.

The show-stopping performance saw the lions performed amazing acrobatic feats by jumping up into the air, rolling over and landing on two pole tops cheered by the audience.

The lion dance routine were specially choreographed to Chinese dance musical performed by dancers dressed in colourful costume that captured everyone’s attention.

“As we draw closer to the festive period, we are honoured to host the teens and senior citizens from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Anak Yatim and Cacat Perlindungan Selangor to usher in the Lunar New Year together. We do hope that this day has brought our guests a joyful start to the auspicious occasion,” Jazmi said, wishing Xin Nien Kwai Le (Happy Chinese New Year) to everyone.

Towards the end of the outing, Jazmi presented ang pow and goody bags to the guests who were also invited to a sumptuous lunch at Ah Tuan Ee’s Place restaurant situated in the Curve, together with the Curve team.