Wushu and lion dance as co-curricular activities to keep traditions alive

Dr Wee (left) launching the Carlsberg Cup World Lion Dance Championship 2014 at Plaza Sentosa, Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: Cultural activities like lion and dragon dances and wushu practiced in schools as part the co-curricular activities can help keep traditions alive and promote harmony.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said that when he was deputy Education Minister, he had always pushed for such programmes to be actively held in schools.