Goh (fifth left) receiving a souvenir from Dr Sabin (fifth right), while the other FCAS leaders including Susan (fourth right) and Yong (third right) look on, during the courtesy call on Dr Sabin.
KOTA KINABALU: The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) and the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) will jointly host this year’s Chinese New Year Carnival at the Lintasan Deasoka, Gaya Street, here, next month.
FCAS President Tan Sri T C Goh said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor is expected to officiate the carnival on 3 February (Saturday).
Goh, who is also President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong), said this was agreed upon during the meeting held yesterday between FCAS and Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Haji Sabin Samitah.
Goh said the FCAS-led organising committee has lined up a host of exciting programmes and activities, including lion and dragon dance performances, entertainment, fireworks display and Spring Festival decorations, to keep the invited guests and the public entertained, during the official launch of the street carnival.
As for the “Lido Chinese New Year Market”, it will take place from February 4-8 at the Lido Square here.
“The market will host 100 stalls selling a wide range of Chinese New Year goods, handicrafts, decorative items and special Chinese delicacies. Besides this, there will also be captivating cultural performances featuring talented local singers, dancers, and lion and dragon dance troupes,” he said.
Also present during the meeting were FCAS Deputy President Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, its Religious and Customs Affairs Bureau Chief Ng Young Wah, Vice President cum Youth Chief Chang Jeng Yung, Secretary-General Datuk Yong Soo Pin and Treasurer-General Chen Ee Sheng, among others.
Goh, who is also the President of the Federation of Sabah and Labuan Hokkien Associations (FSLHA), reiterated his confidence on Dr Sabin’s leadership towards bringing Kota Kinabalu City to greater heights, citing his vast experience and outstanding contributions in the public sector all these years.
Meanwhile, on behalf of DBKK, Dr Sabin expressed gratitude to Goh and FCAS for their years of active cooperation and robust support in bridging the Government and the people, as well as their collaboration in organising large-scale Chinese New Year events for public enjoyment.
He especially acknowledged FCAS’s positive role in building a united and harmonious society all these while.
Touching on the joint Chinese New Year Carnival programmes, the Mayor said DBKK would assign the “DBKK Choir” to participate and present Chinese New Year songs.
During the meeting, both FCAS and DBKK leadership thoroughly discussed the arrangement, layout and planning of the activities. They also promised to maintain close communication after the meeting to ensure the smooth progress of the events.
