Amir says he’s acquired cultural knowledge at the exhibition. An art exhibition featuring dragons in Skudai, Johor is educating visitors on the legendary creature’s significance for the Chinese community.Amir Hazim Shahar, 32, said he never realised that the dragon was held in such high esteem by the Chinese. Already a subscriber? Log inThe Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital AccessCancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.Monthly PlanRM 13.90/monthSubscribeBest ValueAnnual PlanRM 12.33/monthRM 8.02/monthSubscribeBilled as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: Year of the Dragon , Chinese New Year , Dragon , Johor Baru , Multi-racial Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News Aseanplus News 16 Feb 2026 Myanmar celebrates the Chinese New Year with gatherings and huge festivities Sabah & Sarawak 16 Feb 2026 Lion, dragon convoy draws 5,000 in Sandakan CNY first Indonesia 18 Feb 2026 Chinese Muslims navigate identities amid Lunar New Year, Ramadan overlap