Johor’s dance troupe comes up tops at global championship in Hong Kong


Three in a row: Johor’s Yahya Awal Dragon Dance Troupe receiving their championship trophy at the World Hong Kong Luminous Dragon and Lion Dance Championships in Kowloon.

JOHOR BARU: Johor’s Yahya Awal Dragon Dance Troupe has brought glory to Malaysia once more, clinching the top award for the third consecutive time at the World Hong Kong Luminous Dragon and Lion Dance Championships.

The troupe, comprising 19 youths, outshone teams from host Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia to finish first with a score of 9.32 out of 10 during the Jan 9 championship at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom, Kowloon.

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