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MoHA Rejects Rumours of Brunei Banning Lion Dance

January 7th, 2017 | 08:50 AM | 3341 views

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has refuted social media rumours that the traditional lion dance has been banned in Brunei.



"Brunei Darussalam has never prevented its Chinese community from celebrating Chinese New Year," the ministry stated in a press statement issued to the media last night.

The ministry affirmed that lion dances are allowed to take place for three days during the Chinese New Year at temples; private residences of school board members and prominent figures in the local Chinese community; and school auditoriums.

However, during The three-day celebrationsfrom January 28 to 30 this year, lion dances are not allowed in hotels, restaurants, shops and on main roads.

The ministry has also confirmed that it has received five applications to host the lion dance for the Chinese New Year celebrations of 2017.

All of the applications were approved by the ministry after meeting the specified requirements.

The ministry also stated that all queries should be directed to 2223225 ext 332/333/334/335/327/330, or by emailing [email protected], for more details.

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