Mid-Autumn celebrations begin in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
The beautiful lanterns will be hung along the road for a month
TWO siblings are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a difference this year as they have paired up to create a monochromatic pencil drawing in front of the Red House in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, here.
Pauline See, 37, and See Ca Dai, 23, were busy with the drawing during the recent opening of a lantern festival organised by the Johor Baru Tiong Hua Association.
It is the fourth year that the lantern festival is being held in the cultural zone in downtown Johor Baru.
Pauline said she was happy to show off her skills in public for the first time.
"It helps me to brush up my drawing skills," she said.
Pauline hoped that their drawing would be appreciated by visitors as they would add value to the heritage walk.
"We hope to complete this drawing within two weeks. This is a memorable experience for us to contribute during the lantern festival," she said.
The Rong He Xing musical group added to the merriment by playing Teochew songs. Guests were treated to mooncake and tea.
Ting Lin Jie, 13, was fascinated by the lanterns which were hung along the road.
Lin Jie was with his 8-year-old brother, Ting Wu Feng, and parents, Ting Chan Choy, 47 and Tan Seow Ching, 46.
Jasmine Yap, 47, said the visit brought many happy memories for her and her mother, who wanted to be known only as Madam Tan.
"I am happy that the tradition is being kept alive. I come here every weekend for cultural activities," she said.
Mariners Cafe & Bistro employee Izwan Yaacob, 26, said the festival was one of the area's major attractions.
The cafe is located next to the Red House.
Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Walk commitee chairman Tan Chai Puan said the lanterns would be on display for a month.
"The association will hold cultural activities with the Chinese community and schools at about 30 locations in Johor Baru for the celebration," he said.
State Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Commitee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong announced that the Johor Tourism Department was giving RM20,000 to the Johor Baru Tiong Hua Association.
"This is to recognise its achievements and dedication to keeping the culture alive in Johor Baru," he said.
This is the fourth year the festival is being held in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
The beautiful lanterns will be hung along the road for a month
TWO siblings are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a difference this year as they have paired up to create a monochromatic pencil drawing in front of the Red House in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, here.
Pauline See, 37, and See Ca Dai, 23, were busy with the drawing during the recent opening of a lantern festival organised by the Johor Baru Tiong Hua Association.
It is the fourth year that the lantern festival is being held in the cultural zone in downtown Johor Baru.
Pauline said she was happy to show off her skills in public for the first time.
"It helps me to brush up my drawing skills," she said.
Pauline hoped that their drawing would be appreciated by visitors as they would add value to the heritage walk.
"We hope to complete this drawing within two weeks. This is a memorable experience for us to contribute during the lantern festival," she said.
The Rong He Xing musical group added to the merriment by playing Teochew songs. Guests were treated to mooncake and tea.
Ting Lin Jie, 13, was fascinated by the lanterns which were hung along the road.
Lin Jie was with his 8-year-old brother, Ting Wu Feng, and parents, Ting Chan Choy, 47 and Tan Seow Ching, 46.
Jasmine Yap, 47, said the visit brought many happy memories for her and her mother, who wanted to be known only as Madam Tan.
"I am happy that the tradition is being kept alive. I come here every weekend for cultural activities," she said.
Mariners Cafe & Bistro employee Izwan Yaacob, 26, said the festival was one of the area's major attractions.
The cafe is located next to the Red House.
Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Walk commitee chairman Tan Chai Puan said the lanterns would be on display for a month.
"The association will hold cultural activities with the Chinese community and schools at about 30 locations in Johor Baru for the celebration," he said.
State Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Commitee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong announced that the Johor Tourism Department was giving RM20,000 to the Johor Baru Tiong Hua Association.
"This is to recognise its achievements and dedication to keeping the culture alive in Johor Baru," he said.
This is the fourth year the festival is being held in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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