KOTA KINABALU: More than 10,000 people from all walks of life attended the Chinese  New Year open house hosted by the State Government and Federation of Chinese  Associations Sabah (FCAS). 

The event at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here today was graced by  Head of State Tun Juhar Mahiruddin and Toh Puan Norlidah Tan Sri R.M Jasni together  with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor and Datin Seri Panglima  Datuk Juliah Salag. 

They were greeted by main organising chairperson Datuk Christina Liew who is Minister  of Tourism, Culture and Environment and other Cabinet ministers. 

On arrival, the guest-of-honor and guests were greeted by lion dance performances and a 350-foot long Dragon replica at the SICC plaza. 

At the main ballroom, the attendees were entertained by various cultural and modern  performances. 

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