The 9th “MGM Lion Dance Championship – Southern Lion Dance Invitational 2022” will take place at MGM Theater at COTAI. It continues to feature the tremendously competitive art and traditional Lingnan culture where Chinese lion dance was originated！
The event is co-organized by MGM and Wushu General Association of Macau, Dragon & Lion Dances Federation of Asia as advisor unit and the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Sports Bureau, Macao Government Tourism Office, Education and Youth Development Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Chinese Dragon & Lion Dance Sports Association as supporting units.
The Championship features the prestigious formidable troupes from 8 regions of China, forming 19 troupes to compete. Furthermore, a “Youth Traditional Lion Dance Championship” is also added this year. It is more than just a place to dazzle audiences with gravity-defying performances, but also an opportunity for young talent to shine, gain recognition and reach out to the world.
Come over to the MGM Theater at MGM COTAI and meet the stunning troupes for the lion’s roar!
Nov 26 (Saturday)
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Female Traditional Lion Dance Championship |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Troupe Parade |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 15:15 – 16:45 | Junior Lion Dance Performance Competition |
| 17:00 – 18:45 | Youth Traditional Lion Dance Championship |
Nov 27 (Sunday)
| 10:00 – 12:30 | Freestyle Lion Dance Championship – Taolu Movements on Poles (Round 1) |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Freestyle Lion Dance Championship – Taolu Movements on Poles (Round 2) |
| 16:20 – 17:30 | Award Ceremony |
Livestream will be available on MGM Official Facebook Page
Event venue: MGM COTAI – MGM THEATER
Free admission, limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis
All guests must follow the latest epidemic prevention measures of MSAR Government
