ADUN Kampung Tunku service centre celebrates CNY

By
Thomas Tan
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PETALING JAYA – The basketball court in Taman Aman lake garden was packed with over 500 people for the Chinese New Year celebrations recently.

A lion dance entertains guests at the ADUN Kampung Tunku Chinese New Year 2013 celebrations in Taman Aman, Paramount Garden, PJ.

The basketball court in Taman Aman lake garden at Section 20 Paramount Garden in Petaling Jaya was packed with over 500 people of all races who joined MP Tony Pua and other councillors for the Chinese New Year celebrations on February 25, 2013.

There were food for everyone and dance and song performances to keep the crowd entertained including a lion dance performance by the world class Khuan Loke Lion Dance Troupe.

Children from Rumah Hope, Siddharthan Care Centre, Prudential Welfare Home and Selangor Semarak Kasih Single Mother Association rendered a number of songs and dances which delighted the young and old.

Two groups of line dancers, one each from RT Section 14 and Sungei Way provided the lively songs and line dancing.

The guests enjoy the food and entertainment.
Children from Rumah Hope playing the drums.
Children from Siddharthan Care Centre performing a dance.
Children from Selangor Semarak Kasih Single Mother Association performing a dance.
The “Lavender” line dancers from RT Section 14, PJ delights the crowd.
Line dance group “Evergreen” from Sungei Way performing a line dance.
Noor Hayati and her grand daughter say they are in high spirit enjoying the various songs and dances at the ADUN Kampung Tunku Chinese New Year celebrations.
RT Section 20A Taman Paramount chairman Kong Poh Heon (third from left) and committee lend support to ADUN Kampung Tunku Chinese New Year 2013 celebrations.
(From left) MP Tony Pua and MBPJ councillors Azri bin Mohamad Arish and Jeyaseelen Anthony are happy with the encouraging turnout.
Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua distributes ang pow packets to children.
MBPJ councillor Jeyaseelen Anthony giving out ang pow packets to children from Siddharthan Care Centre, PJ.
MBPJ councillor Jeyaseelen (second from left) presenting a prize to a lucky draw winner. On the far left is event organising chairman Eric Sze.
PJU PAS secretary Azri bin Mohamad Arish (third from left) posing with Unit Amal security team at ADUN Kampung Tunku CNY 2013 event.

The Chinese New Year 2013 program was organised by ADUN Kampung Tunku service centre in collaboration with Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).

ADUN Kampung Tunku state assemblyman Lau Weng San was not present due to an out of town commitment.

“We are happy with the multi-racial crowd turnout to celebrate the Chinese New Year together,” said MBPJ councillor Jeyaseelen.

“It is good to see such a great community spirit.”  

Representatives from Rukun Tetangga (RT) Section 20A and Section 21 SEA Park and Section 21 SEA Park Residents Association were there to lend support.

“This programme is good for community harmony and understanding of each other’s cultures. It is usually on such occasions like this that we get to see each other but otherwise we don’t,” said MBPJ councillor Azri bin Mohamad Arish, who is Petaling Jaya Utara PAS secretary.

The PAS security team Unit Amal was present to control vehicle traffic and provide security for the guests.

Tony Pua, Jeyaseelen and Azri were seen shaking hands, smiling and mingling with the guests.

Ang pow packets filled with money were later handed out to the cheerful children.

Alucky draw held at the end of the event which saw many took home lucky draw prizes.

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