World class show and best Chinese New Year activities only at Resorts World Genting

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1 For immediate release World class show and best Chinese New Year activities only at Resorts World Genting Must Eat, Must Try and Must See this festive season Genting Highlands, January 2018 Looking for the best venue to usher in the Chinese New Year? Look no further. At Resorts World Genting, there is a whole host of festivities lined up to celebrate the auspicious Year of the Dog this Chinese New Year. Visitors can look forward to joining in on the free-to-public and family fun events that are set to add excitement to the festive holidays. The highlight is a never seen before attraction and the first Dog Dance show in the world titled The Prosperity of 9. Lion dances are typically seen but exclusively for the Year of the Dog is a show with dog lookalike costumes for a show of comedy and action with a storyline in the theme of the Chinese New Year. The nine dog mascots will include a Husky, a Rottweiler, a German Shepherd, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a Doberman, a St. Bernard, an Akita Nu, a Samoyed and a Chow Chow to add some furry fun to the events. There will also be many other characters joining the show such as the humorous Choy San Yeh or God of Prosperity. There will also be a parade featuring all nine dog mascots featuring Resort World Genting s own spin on Sam Hui s famous Money, Money, Money song. Visitors can try to catch the lyrics related to the nine dogs and the baccarat card game. The parade will be

2 sure to amuse the crowd with additional mascots such as the King Card and the number 9 card with a design featuring all the dogs along for the parade. The show and parade for The Prosperity of 9 will be running from 14 February to 4 March at hotel lobbies around the resort and the SkyAvenue mall. Choy San Yeh, Lion Dances and Spectacular Firecrackers Festivities will be in full swing with Choy San Yeh and blossom fairies parading around the resort as well. Eight gorgeous and graceful fairies named after different flowers including Azalea, Camelia and Peony will join along the parade at SkyAvenue from 14 February to 4 March. Lion dance performances are traditionally held during the New Year as it is believed that this special performance will bring in luck and drive away any negative energy. Make sure to catch the award winning Kwong Ngai Lion Dance show as they usher in the new year with eight golden lions and various stunts and acrobatics at Level 2 of SkyAvenue and the SkySymphony stage from 14 February to 4 March. A lion dance will also parade through the resort on the second day of Chinese New Year, 17 February by another internationally acclaimed Lion Dance winner and performer, Kun Seng Keng Lion & Dragon Dance Association for a special show. Several stunning firecracker shows will be on display on the 15 February, 23 February and on 2 March to stun the crowd and bring in the New Year with a bang at Resorts World Genting, 6000 feet above sea level. SkySymphony s Zodiac show SkySymphony, known as the Theatre of Lights and Sound at SkyAvenue mall is a free state-of-the-art fantastic feature at the SkyAvenue mall where 1,001 winch balls

3 synchronise and move to form different shapes that come alive to tell a story. To mark the start of the Lunar New Year, Zodiac is a unique attraction that is a must-watch for visitors coming up to Resorts World Genting. This show specially produced for the occasion combines a rich history of Chinese art and astrology featuring the five elements Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood alongside the 12 animals from the Chinese Zodiac. Visitors can catch the SkySymphony Chinese New Year show airing for a limited time from 20 January to 4 March on an hourly basis. Food, glorious food Visitors will not only be entertained by the host of activities lined up but they can also indulge in traditional Chinese New Year all-time favourites at the many dining outlets spread throughout the resort as well. A tradition that must not be missed is the tossing of Yee Sang that symbolises prosperity and good luck for the Lunar Year. There are various scrumptious types of Yee Sang to choose from including Wan Yee Yee Sang, Jellyfish Yee Sang, Salmon Yee Sang, Japanese Tuna Yee Sang, Abalone Yee Sang, Black Caviar & Salmon Yee Sang, Abalone & Salmon Yee Sang and a luxurious Boston Lobster Yee Sang. These dishes can be found at Genting Palace, Seasons, Imperial Rama, Good Friends Restaurant, Ming Ren, e18theen Inspired Dining and Resorts Seafood Steamboat from 1 February to 2 March. Pineapple tarts that are made fresh daily are also a pride of Resorts World Genting. Each fresh pineapple tart is bursting with the sweetness of pineapple and chewy goodness of the filling that will melt in your mouth. Its the perfect snack to serve guests during house visiting, these treats may be purchased at kiosks located at Genting Palace, Good Friends Restaurant, Terminal 2, First World Hotel Tower 3 Lobby, and Malaysian Food Street at SkyAvenue as well as Awana SkyCentral. Set menus prepared specially for the season should not be missed with bountiful offerings available at the various dining options. For a memorable reunion dinner with

4 the family, visitors may choose from one of the many renowned dining outlets including Genting Palace, Imperial Rama, Ming Ren, Good Friends Restaurant and Rajawali Coffee House for one of their set menus. An assortment of traditional Chinese New Year dishes will be also be available alongside live action stalls serving festive fare at the Chinese New Year buffet at Coffee Terrace and Rajawali Coffee House on 16 and 17 February. From 16 February to 2 March, Food Factory will be offering a variety of Chinese New Year specialties alongside Western favourites where visitors can eat their fill and enjoy a splendid meal. At Rajawali Coffee House, a selection of Chinese New Year offerings include Hainan inspired braised lamb and Salted Crab in Kam Heong sauce for their buffet lunch and dinner where visitors can dine overlooking the lush greenery of the golf course. Concerts With a variety of things to eat, shop and see, visitors will never have a dull moment this festive period. Those who want to sit back and relax for a night of entertainment can catch one of the many concerts hosted by Resorts World Genting. Starting off the performances on 15 February is Tsai Chin, beloved Taiwanese diva rendering classic songs and celebratory numbers with her concert Tsai Chin Chinese New Year Eve Live in Genting. Next up, Wan Jing- Best of Teresa Teng will bring back fond memories of the legendary songstress with a sweet voice on February and February. Wan Jing gained prominence after emerging as winner of both the 2008 Teresa Teng Singing competition and 2010 Fall in Love with Teresa Teng Musical. Hong Kong veterans Francis Yip, Elisa Chan and Maria Cordero will perform on 24 February during the 3 Asian Divas Live in Genting 2018 tour as they return to wow the crowd with classic pop songs from the 80s and 90s. On 3 March, catch the Best of Su Rey and Lee Yi Jun ; Hailing from Taiwan, Su Rey is popular Chinese Pop Singer known for her hit song The Same Moonlight. Lee Yi Jun is a familiar voice frequently heard of

5 television dramas, with over 30 albums released in Mandarin and Hokkien so far. Fans of TVB will recognise and eagerly anticipate Lo Ka Leung Live in Concert The Hong Kong actor and singer who is also known as Gallen Lo is loved for his charismatic charm. He has starred in numerous prime time television series and has eight albums under his belt. Entertainment The highly anticipated indoor theme park, Skytropolis will be opening soon at Resorts World Genting. This new attraction will feature a total of 24 rides that will be opening to suit different needs for children, the whole family or for thrills. Selected rides will open during the soft opening stage with more rides added up in the months leading up to the middle of the year. This cutting edge tradition will exist alongside the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox World Theme Park. Visitors, especially children can also look forward to a whole world of fun at the Rooftop level of SkyAvenue at Big Box area. At Jungle Gym, children will have a great time as they engage in free play whilst developing their sensory skills. There is also the Alive Museum, an optical illusion theme park that is every social media enthusiast s dream. Those looking to indulge in some self-pampering can visit Healing Touch after a long day of enjoyment. There are also stalls selling toys, bags, trinkets and snacks. Coming soon is Ripley s Believe It or Not Adventureland which will bring fans the most outrageous and unbelievable attractions not only from around the world but the universe. Also opening is Zombie Outbreaks to provide visitors with some thrills and screams as well as the Jurassic Research Centre to see mysterious creatures which used to roam the earth millions of years ago. A great place to get up and close with dinosaurs, this amazing experience will educate children and adults alike about with hands-on interactive activities.

6 The impressive celebrations may be enjoyed by people of all backgrounds and promises to be a benchmark for celebrations for future years to come at Resorts World Genting. For more information, call or visit - Ends -