Scaling heights at lion dance competition
FORTY teams from 15 countries will participate in the 15th Resorts World Genting (RWG) lion dance championship.
First held back in 1994, this year's competition will take place from July 25 to 27 at RWG's Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands, Pahang.
The participating countries are Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the US and Vietnam.
The top three teams will receive cash prizes totalling US$34,000 (about RM146,000), said RWG sales, marketing and public relations executive vice-president Spencer Lee.
Lee: Top three teams will receive prizes totalling about RM146,000, and there will be seven Excellence Awards.
'There will also be seven Excellence Awards worth US$1,800 (RM7,700) each,' he said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur.
A new category, 'Best Difficulty Award', was also announced by Selangor and Federal Territory Dragon and Lion Dance Association chairman Leong Lik Tong.
This new prize will be awarded to the team who executes the most daring stunts during their performance.
'We decided that the team showcasing the most impressive set of stunts deserves to be acknowledged too,' said Leong, adding that the first prize was US$2,000 (about RM8,600) and a trophy.
Leong: New category recognises the most daring stunts.
To close the competition with a bang, Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 Sandra Lim will present a martial arts routine.
'I will be performing on the day of the finals,' said Lim, who does her own stunts as an actress.
For tickets, visit rwgenting.com or RWG's mobile app. — By LEE JUNE LING
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