SIBU: The Chinese New Year mood is already in the air here although it is still over a month away.
Vibrant red lanterns and other decorative items are currently available for sale in many shops to enable those who want to get an early start to their Lunar New Year decorating.
The five-foot way outside many premises have also been decorated to help customers make their selections.
Meanwhile, a shopowner who was interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune said that the decorations would definitely boost the mood and atmosphere of the celebration.
“It is wonderful to celebrate so many festivals to enable all races to come together in harmony.
“Our shop operates all year round selling various kinds of items for our regular customers,” he said, adding that the business premises here have always been decorated to reflect the festivals.
He added that the prices of items at his shop were reasonable and tries his best not to raise them too high.
“We tend to stick to market prices and that is what our customers appreciate us for,” he said.
