Specially formed multiracial lion dance group incorporates Indian and Malay drums into routine

The multiracial group of children who form the lion dance troupe.

PONTIAN: A lion dance troupe with almost half non-Chinese members aims to be truly Malaysian by incorporating the urumi (Indian drum) and kompang into their routine.

Pontian Kun Seng Keng Lion Dance Association leader Ng Koon Teik, who initiated the movement in August last year, said that he wanted to expose children from various backgrounds to each other’s cultures.