Retired Perak headmaster promotes Chinese culture, traditional games online amid Covid-19
Friday, 19 Jun 2020 04:06 PM MYTAt 65-year-old, retired headmaster Wee Ong Chin does his part to promote Chinese culture and traditional games. — Picture by Farhan Najib
“I get more invites to perform now that I have retired,” said Wee, adding that his peak periods were during Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. Retired headmaster Wee Ong Chin’s home at Sitiawan doubles up as his workshop where he prepares toys and souvenirs to be given out when he performs at charity events. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Wee also picked up other games during exchange programmes organised by the Education Ministry for teachers. When performing, he brings along wooden pistols, air horns and key chains that are made at his home workshop.
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