The 8th annual installation of the ever-popular Genting World Lion Dance Championship comes roaring through with greater intensity and competitiveness as some of the world’s topmost lion dance troupes battle it out onstage for honour and glory.

To be held at the Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands, Pahang on 18th – 20th July 2008, global participation will see the converging of troupes from as far away as China, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and Taipei to the neighbouring Southeast Asian countries of Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.

Malaysia’s very own troupe from Johor, the Kun Seng Keng Dragon and Lion Dance Association almost always play as crowd favourites, having garnered more than 20 world championships under their belt.

This year’s purse offers close to USD30,000.00 in cash prizes, making it one of the most lucrative lion dance competitions in the world. Prizes are as follows:

Champion USD10,000.00, 1 trophy & 10 medals
1st Runner-up USD6,000.00, 1 trophy & 10 medals
2nd Runner-up USD3,000.00, 1 award, 1 trophy & 10 medals
Excellent teams 5 troupes, not in any particular order, USD1,000.00 award
Eastern Lion King 1 trophy
Western Lion King 1 trophy

Located a little over 50km from Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands is a world-renown self-contained resort that receives close to 20 million visitors annually. Known also as the City of Entertainment, it is located approximately 2,000 metres above sea level

For more information, contact:
Genting Highlands City of Entertainment
Genting One Hub
Lower Ground Floor, Wisma Genting
28, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2718 1118
Fax: (603) 2718 1888
Web : http://www.genting.com.my