The Indonesian Dragon and Lion Dance Federation (FOBI) will send six judges to the 2026 International-Level Dragon & Lion Dance Referee Promotion and Recertification Training Course in Shanghai, China. Scheduled for September 24–29, 2026, the course is part of FOBI’s commitment to developing judges with international-level expertise.
The six participants are:
- Heryanto Salim — Banten (Recertification)
- Andrean Lim — Jakarta (Recertification)
- Ferry Ruslim Wijaya — Bali (Recertification)
- David So — North Sumatra (Promotion)
- Lie Vincent Ivan Haryanto — Special Region of Yogyakarta (Promotion)
- Helmi Okyanto Yosudarso — West Java (Promotion)
FOBI Chairman Edy Kusuma said that sending the six judges reflects the federation’s efforts to strengthen the quality of judging in Indonesia. He emphasized the importance of continually developing judges’ skills so they can meet international standards and support the growth of dragon and lion dance in the country.
Edy Kusuma and FOBI also expressed their appreciation to North Sumatra FOBI Chair Peter Suhendra, Jakarta FOBI Chair Hilda Kusuma Dewi, and West Java FOBI Chair Djoni Toat Muljadi for supporting and sending judges from their respective provinces to take part in the course.
As athletes continue to improve and competitions become more demanding, events need judges who understand the rules thoroughly, assess performances consistently, and uphold integrity in every decision. FOBI therefore considers training and evaluation essential to the continued development of its judges.
FOBI hopes the participants will gain valuable experience and share what they learn with other judges upon their return. Through sustained development, the federation aims to raise the standard of judging in Indonesia and support the continued progress of the country’s dragon and lion dance athletes.
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