The Fortune Dragon or Prosperity Dragon (Malay: Naga Kemakmuran; Chinese: 转运祥龍) is a dragon statue in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia. At a length of 115 meters, it is the world's largest and longest dragon tunnel in the world. The status is located within the Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association building area.[1]
| Fortune Dragon | |
|---|---|
转运祥龍 | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Ownership | Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association |
| Governing body | Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association |
| Location | |
| Location | Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia |
  Malaysia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 2°1′13.3″N 103°4′52.2″E / 2.020361°N 103.081167°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | dragon |
| General contractor | Hua May Art Engineering |
| Groundbreaking | 2013 |
| Completed | 12 November 2016 |
| Construction cost | MYR8 million |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 115 meters |
| Height (max) | 4.8 meters |
| Site area | 1.6 hectare |
| Materials | glass fiber reinforced concrete |
History
editThe statue sits on a 4-acre of land which was purchased in 2012. In 2013, the groundbreaking ceremony was launched and the first pile was driven into the ground on 13 December the same year.[2] The statue was constructed with a cost of MYR8 million and was constructed for 1.5 years.[3] It was launched on 12 November 2016 by Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ismail accompanied by Crown Prince Tunku Ismail.[4]
Architecture
editThe statue was designed with glass fiber reinforced concrete. It has height ranging from 3.6 to 4.8 meters with 144 steps inside.[2] It has an overall length of 107 meters, with the distance separating the head and the tail of 37 meters. It has three undulations and three twists. The width of the mouth is 2.5 meters and decorated with 36 sharp teeth. The maximum internal width and height of the dragon body is 3.7 meters and 5.5 meters respectively. The highest middle platform is 8.2 meters above ground level.
Its exterior is covered with around 3,330 ceramic scales, which were imported from Quanzhou, China. Its interior is decorated with 42 Chinese paintings along the 144 steps, 17 steps platform and 16 windows.[5][6]
It is located in a 1.6-hectare (4.0-acre) plot of land which also consists of Fortune Garden. The area has other amenities and parking lots.
References
edit- ^ "Sultan Johor Rasmi Terowong Naga Terpanjang Dunia Di Yong Peng" (in Malay). mStar. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ a b Foong, Pek Yee (11 February 2016). "Enter the dragon". The Star Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ Said, Halim (12 November 2016). "Enter the dragon: Yong Peng's RM8mil dragon tunnel set to draw visitors". New Straits Times Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ Ann, Kathleen Kili (12 November 2016). "Johor Ruler launches world's longest dragon tunnel in Yong Peng". The Star Online. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Johor Ruler launches world's longest dragon tunnel in Yong Peng". 365 News. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fahmi (12 November 2016). "Sultan Johor rasmi terowong naga terpanjang dunia" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
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