Olympic threads adorn Jackie Chan wax statue

A female visitor hugs the statue of Jackie Chan wearing its new costume in front of the Victoria Harbor background in Madame Tussauds Hong Kong on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. [Photo: Ming Pao]

Hong Kong Kung Fu superstar Jackie Chan donated an Olympic-themed costume designed by himself for his wax statue in the wax museum Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

The gift was made to show his support for the upcoming Olympics Games, Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao Daily News reported on Wednesday.

The costume dazzles the eye with gold decorative lines and a red Chinese dragon. Jackie Chan said it is one of the outfits he will wear during the games.

The statue in its new costume has been placed at the front gate of the museum, attracting lots of visitors' attentions.