Malaysian dragon dancers hope to deepen friendship with China through traditional sports
Updated: October 24, 2024 08:08Xinhua
Members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association pose for photos after the awarding ceremony of the festival in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 18, 2024. The 2nd Traditional Sports International Festival was held in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21, 2024. The festival includes Wushu, Health Qigong, Go (Weiqi) and Dragon and Lion Dance, attracting contestants from 27 countries and regions. A team from Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association led by Chan Hong Kin won two gold medals in Dragon Dance Category. Chan Hong Kin, 52, has been a member of the team for more than 30 years. He hopes that through the festival in Kunming, the team members from Malaysia can not only show their skills, but also deepen friendship with Chinese people. "I first came to China in 1999," Chan Hong Kin said, "After the competition, we will go to Lufeng City to visit some old friends. I'm also looking forward to seeing more new Chinese friends in Malaysia." This year marks the 50th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, which promote more people-to-people exchanges in the traditional culture field. [Photo/Xinhua]
Members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association compete in the traditional Dragon Dance event at the festival in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
Members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association compete in the Dragon Dance freestyle event at the festival in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
Members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association and members of Guangzhou Sport University Loong and Lion Dance team participate in the festival, in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chan Hong Kin takes photos and videos during the festival in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 18, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 18, 2024 shows members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association competing in the Dragon Dance freestyle event at the festival in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association visit the Yunnan Nationalities Village in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 20, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
Members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association and members of Guangzhou Sport University Loong and Lion Dance team pose for photos during the festival, in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 19, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chan Hong Kin (front L) and members of Malaysia Johor Loong & Lion Dance Sport Association arrive for the opening ceremony of the festival in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Oct. 18, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
