(Miri, 17th) SM Pei Min board of directors chairman, Khor Ooi Long, expressed his gratitude to people from all walks of life for supporting the school's Chinese New Year lion dance activities over the past years, enabling the school to raise over 1 million ringgit in the past 20 years. He hopes that the community will continue to support and contribute to the school's development in the upcoming Spring Festival.
Khor Ooi Long made the above remarks in his speech during the lion dance eye-dotting ceremony held this morning at the SM Pei Min school gymnasium.
He said that today, everyone is gathered together to celebrate the Chinese New Year festival and perform the calligraphy and lion dance eye-dotting ceremonies. This not only symbolizes good fortune and prosperity but also showcases the inheritance and promotion of excellent Chinese culture. On behalf of the board of directors, he extends his best wishes for the new year to everyone, wishing the school thriving development and the safety and health of teachers and students!
SM Pei Min newly ordered 12 auspicious lions for the 'eye-dotting enlightenment' ceremony.
He reminded the students participating in the lion dance fundraiser to pay attention to safety, follow rules, and coordinate with each other during performances to ensure the smooth conduct of activities.
To present a more exciting lion dance performance to the public during the New Year, SM Pei Min purchased 12 new auspicious lions and held an 'eye-dotting enlightenment' ceremony this morning at 10:30 am.
According to traditional customs, a solemn enlightenment ceremony must be conducted to activate new auspicious lions, symbolizing the granting of life and spirituality to the lions, making them filled with auspicious energy and spreading good fortune. The ceremony also invites reputable figures to 'dot the eyes' of the new lions, highlighting the solemn and sacred nature of the ceremony.
Khor Ooi Long urges the community to continue supporting the school's lion dance fundraising activities during the Spring Festival to drive the school's greater progress.
Guests performing the 'eye-dotting enlightenment' ceremony for the new lions.
Board members of SM Pei Min pose for a group photo after the new lion eye-dotting ceremony.
Guests of the new lion eye-dotting ceremony pose for a group photo after its completion.
Board of directors and guests of SM Pei Min watch the performance of the new lion eye-dotting ceremony together.
The 'eye-dotting enlightenment' of the new auspicious lions signifies the granting of life force to the new lions.
Chairman Khor Ooi Long, along with board members of SM Pei Min, conducts a ceremony before the eye-dotting of the new lions.