A WEDDING OF HIPPO @ LWOT

 

IPOH: A pair of hippopotamuses celebrated their wedding in glamour held at the Lost World of Tambun (LWOT), here.

The wedding ceremony was held in private and attended by media members and close friends due to restricted interstate travel.

 

JIWANG (LEFT) HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH JUWITA

 

The female named Juwita, aged 21, was staying in Gaborone, Bostwana, Africa before migrating to Malaysia in 2001.

Her partner Jiwang, aged 10, is an alpha hippo who came all the way from Pahang.

Juwita met Jiwang last January and they have fallen in love ever since.

After three months of knowing each other, Jiwang proposed to Juwita to be life partners.

Since then, the management have been monitoring the safety of the hippo as they are territorial animal to make sure they do not develop aggression towards each other.

 

WEDDING CARD

 

They played together underwater and eat together are signs of falling in love.

However, at times there is a hate and love relationship existing between the pair.

The preparation to unite the pair into marriage started in last November.

LWOT general manager Nurul Nuzairi said a small act of kindness and compassion towards a single animal may not mean anything to all creatures but will mean everything to one.

 

HIPPO AREAS

 

“It is Sunway’s culture to love and be kind towards each other including our giant friends.

“Sunway is introducing exclusive Malay indoor wedding packages priced at RM55 nett per person.

“The package will include mini buffet lunch, VIP table set up with private butler, free flow cordial, cake, champagne, beach wedding decorations and complimentary door gifts.

“The bride and groom are also entitled to Bridal Suite with flower and chocolate basket,” he said. 

 

NURUL SAYS THE HIPPO ARE FROM DIFFERENT GENERATION LINE TO PREVENT IN-BREEDING

 

He added that the theme park will also be organising a ‘Syoknya Raya’ from April 21 until June 13, starting at 9.45am, which aims to bring togetherness and show that everyone can spread cheer in new way during challenging times.

“Activities for Syok Raya include Malayana Tribe dance, traditional games and percussion Raya special performances.