New State Govt’s first CNY Open House on Feb 5

KOTA KINABALU: Members of the public are invited to attend the Warisan-led Sabah Government’s inaugural Chinese New Year Open House 2019 to be held at the Hakka Hall along Tanjung Lipat, from 10am to 3pm, on Feb 5.

Deputy Chief Minister cum State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said it is a significant event that will be able to bring together people from all races, religious and political leanings.

“The special thing about this event is that this is the first time the State Government of Sabah is hosting a Chinese New Year open house. We will be inviting people from all walks of life, from Ministers to friends and supporters and even those from different political affiliations,” she told the media after chairing the 2019 CNY Celebrations Central Committee meeting at Wisma Tun Fuad Stephens, here, Thursday.

“We never had this before. It’s usually by different Chinese associations and parties before, but this time it will be the State Government putting on this event for Chinese New Year,” she said, adding that it would be jointly organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations in Sabah and her Ministry.

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The event on the first day of Chinese New Year is expected to be attended by the Head of State Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal.

Liew said the day’s activities include a line-up of performances, including unicorn, dragon and lion dances, Chinese local artists, lunch and ang paus for children under 12.

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“We are expecting between 3,000 and 5,000 people, a bit small due to the space constraints at the venue but there will be shuttle buses and e-hailing promotions for the convenience of the public,” she said.

“We want everyone to come and celebrate one of the major festivals in the State,” said Liew. - Neil Chan

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