The company had its annual lion dance celebration this morning, to usher in properity for the company, the boss and the staff. There were 2 'lions' and they pranced around the entire building, visiting each work station to 'bless' good tidings for all. Consequently, I think my luck has changed. Yes, I can feel it. Bring on the mahjong. Haha.
It was quite interesting watching the dance. It's not the first I've seen but it's the first time seeing it so upclose. The lions started a dance at the front of the building. Then they proceeded into the building. Prior to that, every workstation had been prepared with an orange and a red packet. The lions would 'gobble' up the orange and red packet, and leave behind an opened orange. We were supposed to eat up that orange for luck purposes. Then the lions went outside again and performed another dance ritual. One of the lions climbed a pole to reach and 'eat' a bunch of chinese cabbage that was hanging from another pole. Then a platter of fruits consisting a pomelo, pineapple, some oranges and banana, was placed in the middle. The lions 'gobbled' the fruits and laid on the ground apparently 'resting'. When they were done 'resting', they stood up to reveal a formation of opened fruits. They ended the dance and the boss rewarded the troupe with red packets. Not sure what each movement had signified but it was definitely interesting to watch. Check this out for some insights: http://www.chcp.org/lion.html
After the lion dance, we had lunch at Bangsar Seafood Village. More gorging. Oh gawd. Lunch was not bad but def not great for the waistline. Then, in line with past traditions, the boss declared the afternoon off. Coolio. Hehe.
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