The Foochow Association was the centre of social activities in Sibu . The building at Central Road was completed in 1950 and was declared open during the 50th Anniversary of the Foochow Association.
Many grand occasions were held in this hall, be they government or just community events. Even dances were held here. Cocktails and dances went together especially when it was occasions to welcome a new colonial officer to Sibu. Usually the local headman would host such an event so that the new government officer could meet the local dignitaries.
the Resident however would host such events at the Residency or the Sibu Recreation club.
Restaurants like the Yien King, even advertised that they could cater for cocktail parties. Perhaps the food at the Foochow Association would come from the good restaurants like Yien King and Hock Chu Leu. They were just a stone throw away from the Association building and the staff would just carry the food trays on their heads !!
I remember the restaurant staff cycling with a huge tray of food on their head, held by one hand, and the other hand holding the handle bar.
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