KAMPAR: The Kampar Seng Fatt Buddhist Temple Devotees Association received five Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) entries during the 2nd Traditional Cultural Parade 2026 here.
The association was recognised for having the Most Lion Dance Troupes in a Parade, Most Neon Fish Puppets in a Parade Performance and Most “Yingge Warrior” Performers in an Event during the procession on Saturday.
The awards were given in recognition of 666 Southern Lion dancers, 100 neon fish puppets and 110 participants of the Yingge Warrior performance that were part of the 8km-long procession.
The lion dances were performed by the Malaysia Hong Teck Sports Association, while members of the Kepong Friendship Dragon and Lion Dance Association carried the neon fish puppets.
As for the Yingge Warriors performance, it was done by the Shenzhen Chaobo Yingge Team from China.
The performance is a traditional folk dance from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong, also called the “Chinese Warrior Dance,” celebrating courage and good fortune.
The association had received recognitions for the Biggest Horse Animatronic in a Parade and Most LED (Light-Emitting Diode) God of Prosperity Mascots in a Parade held on July 10.
The awards were presented to Kampar Seng Fatt Buddhist Temple Devotees Association chairman Wong Kok Hou by MBOR operations, research and marketing manager Edwin Yeoh and witnessed by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Event organising chairman Datuk Ng Kong Soon said the parade was part of the temple’s 160th anniversary, featuring more than 20 participating teams from various countries.
He said apart from teams from Malaysia, others included China, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Taiwan.
“We estimate about 10,000 people were present, including the participants and crowd.
“The event has helped boost the local tourism industry and economy,” he said when met.
The parade started at the Seng Fatt Temple in New Wah Loong here and then went towards the Old Town area, passing by the main stage at Jalan Bukit, before returning to the temple.
Apart from the lion dancers, the parade also featured colourful and brightly-lit floats, traditional Malay and Indian performances and a 152m-long dragon.
