Craftsmen in Sarawak determined to preserve the art of making lion heads

KUCHING, Sarawak – For Mr Ronny Chin, making lion heads is not just about creating works of art but preser­ving a Chinese cultural tradition. The chairman of the Lien Heng Wushu Association in Kuching is one of a few Sarawakian master crafters of lion heads. He learnt the art as a teenager, spurred by his