ZhuHai Friendship Society Banquet. November 21, 2010


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MLA Bruce Ralston, Surrey-Whalley participates in the Hoi Gong celebration at the ZhuHai Friendship Society’s inaugural banquet held at the Chinatown Floata Restaurant. Every new lion head must be blessed by a ceremonial awakening of the lion. This ceremony is known as "Hoi Gong", or the "Eying Opening/Dotting". Traditionally, a new lion should not be used if it has not experienced Hoi Gong. This ceremony involves painting the eyes of the lion before the start of the lion dance in order to awaken its spirit. Through this, the lion is given birth into the world. It is believed that any lion used at any kind of event without being blessed or awakened will bring misfortune and bad luck.   
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Description: MLA Bruce Ralston, Surrey-Whalley
Location: Chinatown Floata