It was a day of celebration and togetherness at Hotel Excelsior Ipoh when a lion dance troupe came by yesterday to put up breathtaking performances by two pairs of lions and a dragon. According to legend, the lion, amid the banging of drums and clashing of cymbals, chased away the man-eating monster, Nian. This Chinese mythology is ... continue reading »

It's the time to usher in the Lunar New Year, finally. I'm sure you already know that 2016 is the Year of the Fire Monkey. What does this mean? If you are Chinese, and maybe even if you are not, I bet that you have been busy reading up on what the year will bring you ... continue reading »

With the theme "Prosperity Garden", Ipoh Parade Mall has been decked out completely in red to welcome another auspicious Chinese New Year. As we usher in the Year of the Fire Monkey, shoppers have the opportunity to get up close and personal with an array of cheeky monkey characters; among them are the Prosperity Monkey, Longevity ... continue reading »

Laughter of children and even adults reverberated throughout AEON Kinta City on Sunday, as shoppers were tickled by the many antics and performances in the first Perak largest clown gathering in celebration of Chinese New Year 2016. During the celebration that was organised by Au Young Events and sponsored by AEON Kinta City, Ipoh, the almost ... continue reading »