One Religion, Many Cultures - Borneo Talk

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The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) is an annual
event with many activities going on at the same
time. The multi-racial and multi-cultural events
of all the communities make the BCF a natural
crowd-puller for locals and tourists alike. Walking
into the BCF’s venue at the Sibu Town Square is
like walking into the homes of the three main
communities of Chinese, Dayak and Malay/
Melanau: the only place where one can see
and experience all the activities taking place
simultaneously under one roof.
The BCF features scores of singers, musicians,
and dancers who will perform continuously
throughout the event from 3 rd - 11 th July this
time. This is certainly the place to see the best in
local talents and cultures and the excitement will
be a treat to all, young and old alike.
The sights, sounds and colours that are authentically
Sarawakian can be captured at the BCF, providing
an irresistible treat for shutterbugs also. In addition
to the musical and cultural varieties on show,
there is the side appeal of the traders selling a
wide variety of items ranging from traditional
food, arts and handicrafts, drinks, clothes, and
communication devices.
The BCF is not only an evening of entertainment of
the local communities but foreign cultural troupes
from New Zealand, Korea, China, Indonesia and
West Malaysia, have thrilled the crowd with their
spell bounding performances before.
If you are into traditional games, the BCF has
plenty, from Chinese chess to tug-of-war to
gasing just to name a few. These games are also
a fascination to visitors.
For those who just want to find a place to unwind
after a hard day’s work, sit around at the eating
places while enjoying the variety of food and
drinks. You will be surprised to find sumptuous
delicious food here which were once widely
available in yesteryears.
For those into arts and paintings, the Cultural
Belt is the place to visit during the BCF. Taking
place at the sub-basement of the Town Square,
for the whole duration of the BCF, it showcases
the artistic work of locals in paintings (of all types),
drawing, photography, and Chinese calligraphy.
Business and industrial entrepreneurs as well
as captains of industry flock to the BCF Tradex
(Trade and Exhibition) to view the latest innovations
on show. This is the place where exhibition of
commercial and industrial products, including
promotion of consumable goods will be taking
place, also during the BCF.
The BCF is a myriad of activities. So make yourself
available for the BCF, 3 rd -11 th July. You’ve got to
experience to know why it is called, “Beauty in
Ethnic Diversity.”
3 rd - 11 th July 2009
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For further information, please contact:
Sibu Municipal Council • Level 19-24, Wisma Sanyan No. 1, Jalan Sanyan, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 084 333411 Fax: (6) 084 320240
Email: smc@smc.gov.my Website: www.sibu.gov.my Sarawak Tourism Board • Tel: (6) 082 423600 Fax: (6) 082 416700
Visitors’ Information Centre Sibu • Tel: (6) 084 340980 Fax: (6) 084 341280
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