Registration begins for dragon, unicorn and lion dance performance
KOTA KINABALU: Registration of dragon, unicorn and lion dance troupes to perform in the Chinese New Year Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance Festival 2018 organized by the United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu (USCCAKK) is now open.
The event will be held at Likas Sports Complex on February 3, 2018, starting from 1pm.
Participating dragon, unicorn and lion dance troupes must be based in Sabah and registered with the Registry of Societies (ROS).
USCCAKK President cum Event Chairlady Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen said the Chinese New Year Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance Festival is a grand annual Chinese cultural event and an iconic activity in Kota Kinabalu City.
“Each year, more than 100 dragon, unicorn and lion dance troupes take part in the festival.
“The association is honored to invite the honorable Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Haji Aman to officiate the opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance Festival,” she said.
Wong welcomed all registered dragon, unicorn and lion dance troupes to participate in the event.
Those who wish to sign up for the festival can call 088-221440 or obtain the registration form from USCCAKK secretariat on the 11th floor of Wisma Pendidikan in Kota Kinabalu.
Registration deadline is January 18, 2018 (Thursday). Participants are required to submit a copy of their ROS registration to USCCAKK secretariat or email the document to usccayouth@ gmail.com.
Leader of the troupes are also required to attend a balloting meeting at USCCAKK secretariat at 2pm on January 27, 2018 (Saturday).
Meanwhile, Ng Young Wah, Organizing Chairman for the festival cum president of Persatuan Hainan Kota Kinabalu, said the troupes would begin their dragon, unicorn and lion dance performances starting from 1pm until 7pm on February 3.
The public is welcome to watch the exciting performances by the dragon, unicorn and lion dance troupes. Admission is free.