Traditional Lion Dance Championship on Dec 31
MIRI: The national-level Traditional Lion Dance Championship 2016 will be held at Bintang Megamall from 1.30pm on Dec 31.
It is organised by Malaysia Kwong Ngai Lion and Dragon Association, Kwong Ngai Lion Dance Sarawak, Miri Wai Sheng Lion and Dragon Dance Association with support from Bintang Megamall.
The competition also known as Dato Prof Lau Siu Wai’s Challenge Trophy will be held in three rounds – preliminary, semi-final and grand finals.
“The competitors are nine troupes coming from Kedah, Kuala
As a co-organiser for the prestigious competition in Miri, we are delighted to have teams come to Miri.
Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah.
Its objective is to mark Bintang Megamall’s 20th anniversary celebration, Bintang’s event manager Allen Wong said in a press statement yesterday.
The competition also promotes lion dance activities to strengthen culture and nurture interest and skills among young lion dancers.
“As a co- organiser for the prestigious competition in Miri, we are delighted to have teams coming to Miri,” he said.
After the event, a dinner to welcome troupes visiting Miri will be held at the Grand Ballroom on the 7th Floor of Meritz Hotel, hosted by Miri Wai Sheng Lion and Dragon Dance Association and Kwong Ngai Lion Dance of Sarawak.
Allen Wong, Bintang’s event manager