Article: Lion dance troupes to usher in Merdeka joy


New Straits Times
06-09-2007
Lion dance troupes to usher in Merdeka joy
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section

KUALA LUMPUR: Colourful and acrobatic "lions" are set to usher in a roaring good time as the country celebrates its 50th Merdeka this August.

Thirty lion dance troupes from 16 countries including Malaysia, Japan, China, Vietnam, the US and Australia will be prancing on stilts, climbing poles and performing other complicated stunts at the "50 Years of Nationhood - World Lion Dance Invitation" competition at the Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands Resort.
Organised by Resorts World Bhd, ...

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