Malaysia seeks Unesco recognition for lion and dragon dances in collaboration with China, says deputy minister

KUCHING, July 28 — Malaysia through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts (Motac) is now working with China to gain the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

Khairul Firdaus and Shaharuddin perform the eye-dotting ceremony during the event. Also seen is Chinese Martial Arts Association president Chester Lim . — Photo courtesy of Sarawak Public Communication UnitKUCHING, July 28 — Malaysia through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts is now working with China to gain the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation recognition for lion and dragon dance s, said Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

“The Unesco recognition will also indirectly promote the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 , by making this traditional dance a key attraction for both domestic and international tourist,” he said at the 2024 Lion Dance Festival Gala Night at Kuching Waterfront last night. On another note, Khairul Firdaus said the selection of Kuching as the location of the festival is very appropriate, as this city is synonymous with the uniqueness of the ethnic diversity found in Sarawak.

“The festival this year involved a procession of 106 lions along 2km from China Town Jalan Padungan to Kuching Waterfront. The parade is joined by local lion dance groups from Sarawak including Bintulu, Miri, Kuching and Sibu.

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