Diving with Lucky Lions

While it may be the Year of the Rabbit, local dive company Poni Divers made sure to keep their focus on the beauty of the underwater world (and making history at the same time!) with the first underwater Lion Dance performed at open sea, being successfully carried out on the 23rd of January this year. The lion dance is a traditional Chinese performance that symbolizes good luck and fortune, and is typically performed on land during festivals and celebrations.

With a total of 14 divers, 10 snorkelers and 1 freediver taking part, the performance began with two lions on land from the Unity Charity Association and transitioned to the team of expert divers dressed in the traditional costume for the underwater choreography at Pelong Rocks. Mohd Tahsin Wong, CEO of Poni Divers, said that "not only will this be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our divers to see a lion dance underwater at the open sea, but it will also