Lion, Dragon Dances Allowed in Malaysia for Chinese New Year

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Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Tuesday, January 29, 2002

Lion, Dragon Dances Allowed in Malaysia for Chinese New Year

The Malaysian government has allowed lion and dragon dances to be performed in open air places for a period of 15 days in conjunction with the Chinese New Year this year.

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The Malaysian government has allowed lion and dragon dances to be performed in open air places for a period of 15 days in conjunction with the Chinese New Year this year.

Deputy Home Minister Chor Chee Heung said in a statement issued here Monday that police permits are required if the dances are held in open places, or during processions and donation drives.

Permits are, however, not required if the dances are held at private residences, shophouses, associations or temples, he said.

Chor said lion and dragon dances should not be staged in areas close to Muslim places of worship and Malay villages. Action would be taken against those who flout the rules, he added.

Chor hoped the public will abide by the regulations to maintain racial harmony and to respect the sensitivities of the country's multi-cultural population.

The deputy minister also wished everyone a "Happy Chinese New Year" and hoped it would bring peace and harmony for everyone.

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