All posts tagged "lion dance"

The Sorrow and Sacrifices of Lion Dance Performers That Most People Don’t Know

Chinese New Year wouldn’t be the same without the ear-deafening drumming and gong-playing that happen during the lion dance performances. However, did you know that behind...

5 Chinese Traditions You Probably Didn’t Know Originated From Malaysia

Take a drive out of your house and you’ll probably see red lanterns hanging from the streetlights and makeshift stalls selling Bak Kwa by the roadside;...

Muslim Couple in M’sia Goes Viral For Having Lion Dance & Firecrackers at Their Wedding

Most of us have been to Malay weddings and know the usual rituals that take place in such a happy event but this one in Kuching...

[QUIZ] Find Out Which Hakka Food You Are Based on Your Knowledge on M’sian CNY Etiquette

When it comes to Chinese culture and heritage from around the world, did you know there are countless dialects being used? With so many dialects come different cultures, superstitions...

Meet Mariam, a Malay Girl Who Plays Drums in a Lion Dance Troupe and Speaks Mandarin

This girl aptly sums up the beauty of our country and the true spirit of 1Malaysia. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Mariam, a 21-year-old Malay girl who...

Malaysians Try Lion Dance for the First Time

Wondered Where Malaysia’s Most Common Chinese Surnames Originated From? We Find Out!

GONG XI FA CAI! Chinese New Year is finally here and Malaysians everywhere confirm looking forward to the celebrations. I know I am. Need more money...

Flower Market, Spring Bazaar, and 7 ‘Walaoweh’ Things This Mall Has for CNY ‘Til 25th Feb!

With Chinese New Year around the corner, Malaysians everywhere are preparing to usher in the Year of the Dog. That means the annual spring cleaning and...