Chinese Lion dancers Terry Siu (left) and Alfred Wong dazzled the crowd with their skills as they reached high up to the ceiling to grab a head of lettuce - a tradition symbolizing good luck.

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Taming the Lion with the drums and cymbals were Michael Yim (from left), Basil Wong, Gary Tong and Wanda Siu.

Friend and family joined in for a feast. Clockwise from back left: David Crawford, wife Cathy, her brother Chris Cervenko and his wife Mary.

Event chairman David Lee welcomed everyone and acted as the evening's MC.

Father Larry Holland joined his parishoners to celebrate this very special occasion.

Archie Sudbury joined his daughter Pat as they waited for their turn at the scrumptuous buffet.

Taking in all the action of the Lion dance from up front were Wanda Bogusz (from left), Brian Bradfield, Bruno Bogusz and Alma Bradfield.

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Committee member Cathy Harmer, seen here with hubby Peter, works hard to help make events like this possible.

Gemma Lloyd (left) and Terry Warren were happy to help serve at the buffet. Food was delivered by the China Sea restaurant.

Kin Ng and her 10-year-old daughter Sherilyn both looked beautiful in their traditional red silk chinese jackets.

Helping keep things in order were volunteers Eddie Maifredi (from left), Connie Sakhrani and Dennis Adachi.

Happy faces for a happy new year from helpers Mary Adachi (left) and Fatima Poon.