Josephian Annual - 2013 | Page 38

DIARY OF EVENTS

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

8 February

The mood was exciting during the Chinese New Year celebration which was as lively as ever . The day began with a mass during which mandarin oranges were blessed and given to the community . Performers from a local company and the Chinese Cultural Society entertained the SJI staff and students with a display of martial arts , dance performances and rhythmic drumming respectively .

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1 Friar Michael D ’ Cruz giving thanks for the bountiful gifts 2 The Chinese Cultural Society mesmersing the audience with their performance
3 A display of skills
4 The dynamic comperes
5 Mr Dominic Ang helping to distribute oranges
6 Stunningly graceful
7 Energetic drumming
8 Who says these pugilistic moves are easy ?