Summary
- Five Penang teams to compete in national dragon and lion dance championship.
- Competition takes place in Melaka from October 29 to November 1.
- Another 30 young athletes to represent Penang at national wushu championship.
GEORGE TOWN, October 26 — Penang will send five dragon and lion dance teams to the 13th National Dragon and Lion Dance Championship in Melaka from October 29 to November 1.
State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the teams would compete in traditional lion dance, high-pole lion dance and illuminated dragon dance categories.
The state government and Penang Wushu, Dragon and Lion Dance Federation are providing financial support to the participating teams.
Meanwhile, 30 Penang athletes aged under 17 will compete in the National Youth Wushu Championship in Klang from October 26 to 29.
