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Lo greets some of the Rumah Seri Kenangan residents at the Chinese New Year event.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 100 residents of Rumah Seri Kenangan at Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa here were treated to a Chinese New Year luncheon yesterday, hosted by Kuching Dynamic Association (KDA) and Alvin Deco.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, was the guest-of-honour at the event, where Rumah Seri Kenangan Board of Visitors member Yep Seck Yong was also present.
Lo regarded the Chinese New Year celebration as a time when family members would gather and affirm their ties.
“The same, I believe, goes for those celebrating other festive occasions like Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak. However, I have found out that the majority of our old folk here (residents of Rumah Seri Kenangan) are not able to spend time together with their loved ones during this time.
“Fret not – we’re here today and feeling very happy to be here. We’re very thankful to the team from KDA and Alvin Deco, who have organised this event, and brought love and happiness to all of the residents here.
“Thank you for your time – and Happy Chinese New Year, celebrating the ‘Year of the Rat’,” said Lo.
Lo (seated, fourth left) and members of the organising committee gather for a group photo. On Lo’s left is Yep.