This February, the magnificent and mystical dragon makes its noble entrance in ushering blessings and the dawning of a new year. In signifying prosperity and abundance for all Malaysians, Resorts World Genting (RWG) brings to life a myriad of dragon-inspired attractions to infuse good fortune and festive joy in an auspicious Year of the Dragon celebration above the clouds from now till 25th February 2024.
Garden of prosperity
Behold the fearsome golden dragon encircling a glowing orb, surrounded by gold ingots (yuan bao), Chinese bamboo, bonsai, French marigold and chrysanthemum at RWG’s iconic Kimhua Atrium! A colossal Chinese lantern bedecked with fairy lights and cherry blossom blooms hovers high above the resplendent centrepiece. The powerful symbolism of the mighty dragon coupled with the placid beauty of the Chinese rock garden certainly sets the stage to inspire your lunar new year Instagram stories.
From now till 25th February, visitors will get to meet and greet Genting’s Highland Heroes in CNY-inspired garb and enjoy performances by Choy San Yeh & The Fairies from 9 February till 18 February as they make special appearances at the atrium to spread abundant cheer and blessings.
Festive Gohtong Walk-about
Traverse the pathway of festive attractions and follow the dragon-themed procession at Gohtong Walk, a pleasant 1.28km festive route that leads to the best and most iconic spots at RWG awash with red lanterns, cherry blossom and an Instagram-worthy red, yellow and gold-hued Prosperity Tree!
What’s lunar new year without the deafening sound of firecrackers and an awe-inspiring parade rich in cultural traditions? Meet and greet Choy San Yeh and The Fairies to collect abundant luck for the coming year and marvel at the sight of eight magnificent lions and two imposing dragons in action at Central Park Loop on CNY Eve (9th February) from 11pm till 12:30am!
Awaken the Dragon – A Flying Dragon and Phoenix Show
An ode to the mythical dragon and ultimate highlight of the festivities at RWG is the spectacular never-before-seen celestial dance of a flying dragon and phoenix soaring in synchrony to the rhythmic beat of drums – a first of its kind performance in Malaysia that will take place from 9th till 25th February at the Lake of Dreams!
Enter the Dragon’s Lair
Dive into Asia’s most famous “dragon”, Bruce Lee’s world at the Bruce Lee 1st Tour Exhibition, where you can delve into his fascinating life story, don his costumes and capture amazing photographs with a statue of the martial arts legend in his iconic pose from the movies! The exhibition will open on 5 February at Times Square, Level 1 SkyAvenue.
Entertainment at Arena of Stars and iconic locations
There’s plenty of action and entertainment at our dazzling concert venue, Arena of Stars as well with Choy San Yeh & The Fairies CNY shows and riveting lion dance on stilts performances from 10th till 11th February at 3pm, 6pm and 8pm. The Khuan Loke Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe featuring six magnificent lions and a dragon will be performing at Kimhua Atrium and bestowing blessings upon visitors at Madison Square and Gohtong Way from 12th till 18th February between 11am and 9pm.
Chill out at Resorts World Awana
This year of the Wood Dragon, immerse yourself in arboreal and botanical wonders of an ancient rainforest at Resorts World Awana! Live it up at our well-appointed villas and mansions with picturesque views of misty mountains. 2D1N and 3D2N stay packages inclusive of breakfast, hot pot experience and a guided walk on the Awana Trail with snacks for 4 pax start from RM1,938 and RM2,938, respectively from now till 10 February. From 11 February till 29 February, 2D1N and 3D2N packages start from RM1,668 and RM1,968, respectively.
Unleash your dragon spirit
Join us in making record-breaking history! Be part of the largest gathering of Dragon-born individuals at our Dragons Summit at Resorts World Awana on 24 February 2024, 11am. The 1st 1000 participants to register online and attend the event will receive a complimentary Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park ticket. Participants also stand a chance to win many exciting prizes.
Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park will be opening its doors daily from 7 February till 11 March 2024 so grab your mates and head on over for a soaring, thrilling adventure with new super low, off-peak online ticket prices starting from RM98! Park hours are from 11am till 6pm with Gohtong Way, the after-hours entertainment boulevard open from 6pm till 11pm.
With so much to do and enjoy, Resorts World Genting is definitely the “above the clouds” place to be to usher luck and prosperity from the heavens for an ultra, auspicious Year of the Dragon! Admission to all Chinese New Year in the Sky attractions is FREE. For more information, visit rwgenting.com or our official social media channels.
