Guests gathered at the hotel lobby for the much-anticipated ‘lou sang’ ceremony featuring a serpentine ‘yee sang’ honouring the Year of the Snake.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur marked the joyous conclusion of the lunar new year with a grand Chap Goh Meh celebration.
The event featured acrobatic lion dance performance, rhythms of drummers, and a special lou sang session to mark the hotel’s 40th anniversary.
The festivities began at the main lobby porte cochere with a 24-drum presentation, setting the stage for an energetic and auspicious celebration.
A lion dance performance by Persatuan Tarian Naga dan Singa Cailifo Nansheng captivated over 100 guests who had gathered to witness the thrilling spectacle.
This was followed by the lou sang ceremony.
Guests gathered at the hotel lobby for the much-anticipated ‘lou sang’ ceremony featuring a serpentine ‘yee sang’ honouring the Year of the Snake.
At the heart of this tradition was a 14.6m yee sang, designed in the shape of a serpent to honour the Year of the Snake.
The traditional lou hei ritual saw attendees enthusiastically tossing the salad high into the air, each gesture filled with wishes for prosperity and success in the year ahead.
In his speech, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur general manager Daniel Kaeflein expressed appreciation for the continued support of guests and partners.
He also highlighted the significance of the occasion for the hotel.
“As we celebrate Chap Goh Meh, we also mark Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s 40th anniversary this year – a milestone that reflects our commitment to heartfelt hospitality.
“This event brings together tradition, community and the spirit of togetherness as we usher in a prosperous year ahead,” he said.
