These folk dance performances by students from Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association were part of the show at Ipoh Parade that wushu exponents from the same association showcased their martial arts skills in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Once again, these Chinese folk dance routines were performed at Ipoh Chin Woo’s “filial piety night” ... continue reading »

These wushu performances were part of Ipoh Parade's Chinese New Year highlights. Young wushu exponents from Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association displayed their martial arts skills to the public. Video (below): Ipoh Chin Woo Wushu Performance 1 I've watched these routines before at Ipoh Chin Woo's "filial piety night" a month ago, but don't mind watching ... continue reading »

Purposely went to Ipoh Parade to catch the North Lion Dance Performance by Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association. Luckily I arrived before schedule as the show started ten minutes early!I shall not write lengthily as I am enclosing a video of the entire performance. It is a pity that the stage was a little ... continue reading »

The longest "dragon" in Malaysia made a rare appearance on the third day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the 'open house' of Chin Woo Athletic Association, Ipoh. The dragon, which took two months to make, belongs to this association well-known for its lion and dragon dance troupes. It measures 516 feet in length and ... continue reading »

For the third consecutive Chinese New Year, we in Ipoh were lucky to be able to catch an amazing face mask changing performance. This was made possible, thanks to Au Young Events. It was also at Kinta City. While I have watched other face mask changing performers before, I still think George is the best. ... continue reading »

The Perak state-level Chinese New Year open house was once again hosted at the official residence of Perak Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. It was an explosive kick-off to the Year of the Dragon. While last year we had superstar Dato' Michelle Yeoh joining us, this ... continue reading »

Au Young the clown is a popular figure in Ipoh and its surrounding areas. Who hasn't met him yet, or posed with his clownish Volkswagen Kombi van? While most of us know Au Young as a clown, do you know he is also a magician? I had the opportunity to watch his magic show for the ... continue reading »