[Dotting the Dragon]
1. The first anniversary dinner of the Teng Yang Dragon and Lion Dance Centre was a lively affair. The group was started by former dragon and lion dance members who are now in their 20's and 30's led by Mr Ng Meng Hwee . It is supported by a committee consisting mostly of businessmen, chaired by Mr Chen Wenxing. There are many young members, mostly teenagers, including a few girls.

2. Several new lions and three new dragons were dotted this evening. A black lion put on a stunning performance, the best that I've seen. One of the performers was the son of a committee member. As the father spoke about his son, he was so filled with emotion, he had tears in his eyes. It is heartwarming to see young Singaporeans keeping on the tradition alive. One person asked whether the tradition could die out. I told him that it would not. For as long as Chinese culture exists, dancing dragons and lions are part of the martial arts tradition. I pledged Punggol CC's support of the group's activites.



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