A colourful street procession watched by thousands of people was the highlights of Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya's (MBPJ) Mesra Gong Xi Fa Cai Chinese New Year celebration held on Saturday, February 14, 2009.
The VIP guests which included Selangor Executive Councillor (Exco) for Local Government, Research and Studies Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew and Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) city mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman joined in the 1.5 km procession along Jalan Yong Shook Lin and Jalan Sultan lead by a pair of decorated cows, dragon and lion dance performances, vintage cars, school band, stilt walkers, God of Prosperity and diablo spinning.
The dragon dance performance getting ready for the street procession. Dragon dance symbolizes the bringing of good luck and prosperity in the new year.
Selangor Executive Councillor (Exco) Ronnie for Local Government, Research and Studies Liu Tian Khiew beating the drum to signal the start of the street procession.
The two cows decorated with ribbons and draped in gold cloth and their handlers lead the procession.
The VIP including members of parliament, state assemblymen and city councillors wishing Gong Xi Fa Cai to everyone.
Selangor Executive Councillor (Exco) for Local Government, Research & Studies Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew posing with committee members of various residents associations, Rukun Tetangga and NGOs in the city.
The dragon chasing the pearl bearer who leads the dragon its gentle and elegant movements.
The dragon performing corkscrew-like rotating tricks and acrobatic moves.
The double dragon dance performing in front of Bangunan Persekutuan (Federal Building) in Jalan Sultan.
The double dragons making its way past the State cinema in Jalan Yong Shook Lin.
The school band of SMK Bandar Utama 3 marching proudly in the procession.
Stilt walkers dressed in costumes of the Eight Immortals of Chinese mythology.
Some of the Eight Immortals of Chinese mythology. The Eight Immortals are revered by the Chinese and considered to be signs of prosperity and longevity.
Pretty lasses sitting in the vintage car during the procession.
Selangor Executive Councillor (Exco) for Local Government, Research and Studies Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew putting the final stroke to the word "Chun" (Spring) to launch the Sambutan Mesra Gong Xi Fa Cai Bersama Local Agenda 21 PJ event. Beside him is Petaling Jaya city mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman.
The VIPs standing in row on stage with the double lion dance performance to bring goodwill and luck to everyone.
Thousands of people attended the Mesra Gong Xi Fa Cai Chinese New Year event held at the open air car park at the Civic Hall in Jalan Yong Shook Lin. The event is organized by Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) jointly with various residents associations (RA), rukun tetangga (RT) and non-government organizations (NGO) in the city. Damansara Utama state assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin is seen seating in the front row, 2nd from right in red shirt.
The less fortunate from welfare homes are not forgotten in celebrating the festive occassion.
Petaling Jaya city mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman in his welcome speech thanked the various residents associations (RA), Rukun Tetangga (RT) and NGOs for their jointly putting up a great event in line with Local Agenda 21 PJ.
Selangor Executive Councillor (Exco) for Local Government, Research and Studies Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew said the Mesra event helps foster neighbourhood and muhibbah spirit and promote social integration among the various races.
A stilt walker distributing ang pows to everyone.
Section 21 SEA Park Residents Association (RA) president Gan Keng accepting a Certificate of Appreciation from Selangor Executive Councillor (Exco) for Local Government, Research and Studies Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew. SEA Park RA is one of the joint organizers of Mesra Gong Xi fa Cai Bersama Local Agenda 21 PJ.
Two sales promoters giving free cups of F&N's Fruit Tree mixed fruit juice of mangosteen and pomegranate. F&N is one of the drinks sponsors for the Mesra Gong Xi Fa Cai Bersama Local Agenda 21 PJ.
The F&N marketing team : From left, Marketing Services Assistant Shean Hoo, Promoters Stephy and Teng and a support staff.
Various activities were held at the open air car park at the Civic Hall such as the drawing and colouring contest for children aged between 12 to 6 years and below.
A calligraphy contest opened to primary and secondary students as well as adults.
Free acupuncture services are provided. A doctor from the Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Malaysia inserts an acupuncture needle on this man.
The God of Prosperity or Choy San making its appearance at the Mesra Gong Xi Fa Cai Bersama Local Agenda 21 PJ.
The lion dance is performed by students from the lion dance troupe of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
The school marching band of SMK Bandar Utama 3 in their first major public event.
The vintage car with its driver who said he has spent a fortune beautifying his car.
The diablo spinning in action.
Noor Hayati (right) with her grand child and daughter posing for the camera with the colourful double dragons in the background.
From left : Ms Liew Fong Yong, Jay Yap, Irene Tan, Susan Chan and Vincent Voon. They are the committee members of Section 21 SEA Park Residents Association (RA) which is taking charge of street procession in the Mesra Gong Xi Fa Cai Bersama Local Agensa 21 PJ.
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