KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 17 -- The Exchange TRX is ready to fete its first Lunar New Year by celebrating one of ancient China's most-prized discoveries, the humble silk.

Invented in China some 5,000 years ago, silk once forged cultural, civilisational and trade ties between the East and the West.

As a tribute to the delicate fabric, The Exchange TRX has installed an intricately-crafted giant revolving silk lantern at the Central Exchange on the ground floor.

A majestic golden dragon sits on top of it, whose tail forms magnificent arches that are surrounded by a garden of red flowers to signify prosperity and auspiciousness.

Around the giant silk lantern, traditional silk-weaving looms have also been placed to reminisce the ancient art of pr...