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TourismTalk A colourful and 27 th July – 2 nd August a spectacular event of colour, lights, fore and sounds! Kuching city, the state capital will be putting on a special show this year in conjunction with the Rulers’ Conference. There will be a whole week of activities, events and happenings of colourful, rich and cultural significance for all to enjoy at the famed Waterfront. To kick off the week long extravaganza will be Malaysia’s most revered boat racing event, the Sarawak Regatta, an event of spirited racing starting from 27 th July with a Special Regatta. Bright and colourful river floats, flowery cascading fireworks will also adorns the Sarawak River and the city’s sky on that same night all right in the centre of the city. And there’s more! An exhibition cum workshop and sales of handicrafts will also be held during the week. Additionally, the Rulers Conference, cultural dance performances, stage-show by famed local artistes, food promotions, homestay and events for guests will be staged. The prestigious Rulers’ Conference where the nation’s sovereign and dignitaries gather are the who’s who of Malaysia’s aristocracy and is to be held at the newly constructed State Legislative Assembly Building. The main event will be the Special Regatta where five races comprising teams from the surrounding kampungs, state and federal agencies teams, divisional teams and states’ teams as well as an F2 Powerboat race will be racing for the honours and special prizes. 8 | BorneoTalkJul-Sept2009
TourismTalk cultural extravaganza week Come evening, another special event on the river springs to live with the parading and passing by of the brightly lit riverboat floats. Comprising participants from government and private sectors, these beautifully clad floats will also be trying to outshine each other for the coveted prizes in this category. The cascading fireworks for the entertainment of all who show up at the Waterfront that evening will also light up the evening sky. The spectacular show will feature unique display of fireworks from different parts of the world to showcase the importance of the occasion. This is one evening that everyone should take the family out for an unforgettable entertainment of lights, colour, fireworks and show. Local artistes of national standing will also be on hand to render songs at the front of the Tourism Complex, adjacent to the Waterfront on the same evening. A specially constructed stage will feature some of the most well known artistes to provide more entertainment for the crowd and guests of honour throughout the evening’s schedule of events. Come early to see these spectacular events on the 27 th July and be part of the history making occasion of the state and join in the party of lights, fireworks and sounds of joy and pride! The Sarawak Regatta, (31 st July – 2 nd August), the oldest recorded event of its kind in Malaysia, will be the centre-piece again as over 6000 participants are expected this year. It will feature various boat races and also hilarious events like duck catching, pole climbing and other water fun games to entertain everyone. These hardcore paddlers are all vying for the honours so spectators can expect some fast and furious races from the local and visiting teams. In between watching the races, there are also exhibitions of arts and cultural heritage and sales of handicrafts too. The cultural extravaganza will also include traditional dances and colourful costumes of the various races in the state and those adventurous can even sample some of the more exotic food on display! Plan for a truly exciting and eventful week at the Waterfront and cherish those memories with videos, pictures and sharing with friends. It’s the event of the year show casing Sarawak’s uniqueness in cultural diversity. Public Relations & Corporate Affairs Unit Chief Minister’s Department Jabatan Ketua Menteri Tingkat 8, Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Tel: (6) 082 441326, 441192 Fax: (6) 082 443888, 443532 www.upak.sarawak.gov.my UPAK Jabatan Ketua Menteri Jul-Sept2009BorneoTalk | 9
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