KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 160 Chinese art fans came together to paint a 2,025-foot-long scroll with Chinese words “snake” and images of snake for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

The 2,025-foot paper is crafted for this year while the images of snake and the Chinese words “snake” are painted to usher in the Year of the Snake.

Organised by the KL Gateway Mall and Gan Association Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan, Tee Ying Jie, facilitator of Mo-Dian Cultural Centre, guided participants to complete the feat in six hours.

The Chinese painting and calligraphy comprise 12 parts with snake as its main theme.

It also integrates with batik painting to reflect the local art representing Malaysia.

A series of snakes with local cuisines showcase various types of food related to the local cultures, while another set of snakes offer blessings to Malaysia.

Chinese art fans painted the snakes slithering with great vitality in search of light and hope signifying the spirt of Chinese New Year.

The Year of the Snake-themed paper scroll will be on display for three days from 10 to 12 January at the CNY Cultural Craft Market Festival at Level 2, KL Gateway Mall.