Gallop
Into the Year of the Horse
To usher in a year of prosperity, all things good
and the Year of the Horse, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral held a lion
dance performance at its hotel driveway and main lobby on Friday, 7 February
2014. This is the second year BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral is
holding the auspicious lion dance since the hotel opened in September 2012.
The 15-member lion dance
troupe from the TARIAN SINGA KOK NGAI performed a series of impressive
acrobatic steps and stunts on high stilts accompanied by roaring cymbals and
drums. The troupe then proceed to the reception, restaurants, function rooms
and administration offices for the ritual blessings. The performance culminated
with the handing over ‘platter of prosperity’ consisting mandarin oranges,
pamelos and green lettuce to the hotel’s General Manager, Ian Hurst.
Present to witness the
event were the hotel’s Director, Naresh Mohan, General Manager, Ian Hurst,
management team and hotel guests.
“Lion dance is a form of
traditional dance in Chinese culture, in which performers mimic a lion’s
movements in a lion costume. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck and
fortune for the New Year and it’s made even more meaningful with our guests
joining in the festivity and excitement whilst an opportune time for us to
share our tradition with overseas guests” said Ian Hurst, the Hotel’s General
Manager.
From
left: Mr Naresh Mohan, President & CEO of Trinidad Holdings and Mr Ian
Hurst, General Manager of BEST WESTERN
PREMIER Dua Sentral receiving the plate of prosperity from the lion
dancers.
The
lions in action at the entrance of BEST
WESTERN PRMEIER Dua Sentral
The
lions displaying their skills on high stilts.
Tourists
and hotel guests gathered at the hotel lobby to witness the performance.
A
couple receiving blessed offerings from the lions.
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Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* independently owned and operated member hotels in 100* countries and territories worldwide. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000* guests worldwide each night. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care. World Vision is the charity of choice for Best Western in building the world's largest family, with our hotels and staff sponsoring children in need around the globe. Best Western’s partnerships with AAA®/CAA®, Michael Waltrip RacingTM and Harley-Davidson® help guests make the most of every trip. For the fastest way to a free night, join Best Western Rewards®, the only hotel frequency program that's truly global. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com
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