KUCHING (March 13): A total of 159 lion and dragon dance troupes as well as decorated vehicles from various Chinese associations took part in the grand procession to celebrate the Seng Ong Kong deity’s birthday today.

Led by a 181-foot long ‘Fire Dragon’ made from bound grass – carried by 24 individuals – the procession set out from the Hong San Si temple at Wayang Street here at 5pm.