SUPP branch chief joins Bawang Assan folks celebrate pre-winter solstice celebration

Lau (front, sixth left) joins others in a photo session, taken after the distribution of the ‘tang yuan’. SIBU (Dec 16): A pre-winter solstice celebration was held at Paradom here yesterday, with the presence of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman Councillor Kevin Lau. The event was hosted by the village, security and development committee (JKKK) of Kawasan Sungai Parah, led by community leader Kapitan Ting Siew Kiew.

“This morning, I had the opportunity to join the residents in celebrating the occasion, and also in making and distributing ‘tang yuan’ to the local residents. ‘Tang yuan’ is a traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice, shaped into balls and served in either broth or syrup. “As we come to the end of the year, winter solstice has always been one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Chinese, not only to mark the importance of reunion but also symbolises the positive energy for the coming new year,” said Lau.



Towards this end, the SUPP man expressed hope that any conflicts or misunderstanding that occurred this year would be resolved amicably and harmoniously. Also joining Lau were Councillor Justin Wong, as well as community leaders Penghulu Yong King Sung and Penghulu Wong Ung..