Sabah boy wows in international contest with folklore-inspired performance


Hard work pays off: Matinin holding up the Jalur Gemilang after being announced as the champion of the Dance World Cup 2017 Junior Solo category in Germany.

KOTA KINABALU: A teenager from Kota Belud wowed a panel of international judges with a folklore dance to emerge champion at the Dance World Cup 2017 in Germany.

Matinin Sungkin, 17, of Dusun Tobilung descent, wore a costume with elements of traditional Bajau garments during his performance, Pasut, in the junior solo category.

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