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Tourism Malaysia

Balleh-Kapit Raft Safari

From its humble beginning since 1996, the Baleh-Kapit Safari River Expedition has now become one of Sarawak’s most bankable tourism events. A two-day rafting competition where participants get the chance to manoeuvre the raft, once used by riverine communities, and to experience the rich Iban culture in their most natural environment. Besides competing in the safari, participants sampled the warmth and hospitality of local folks when they raced along the river and spent the night at an Iban longhouse. They experienced the rich and diverse traditions of the indigenous community.

For 2011 Baleh Kapit Raft Safari the Open Category will start from Rh. Ajai, Majau. They will stop and overnight at Rh Anding, Mujong, Baleh Kapit. On the second day of the race, all category which include close category (M/L), tourism category, open category (M/L) and raft competition category will start from the second longhouse and the finishing line will be at Kapit Wharf. 

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Tourism Malaysia

Borneo International Kite Festival 2011, Bintulu

Keep 22 September – 25 September 2011 in your diary as the time when you must be in Bintulu, Sarawak to see some of the most colourful, intriguing and strange looking kites from around the world. This annual event that started in 2005 has ranked as the most spectacular event of its kind in the state and together with the cultural and artiste performances, it showcases the rich combination of local and international flavours for all to experience and enjoy.

Come and see the national kite competition as well as the traditional kite-making event while children will get the chance to colour their way to prizes in the colouring contest. Stunt kites performances will be conducted by international participants as well as many distinct and creative kites will be on display. The “Rokaku” challenge will also be held amidst the Bintulu Trade and Food fair at the same venue which is right in the middle of the town! This is one event where age knows no bound as yound and old alike will be mesmerized by the shows on display.

See you on from 22 September – 25 September 2011. THANKS.

(Resource from Borneo International Kite Festival 2011, Bintulu)

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Tourism Malaysia

Borneo International Kite Festival 2011, Bintulu

Keep 22 September – 25 September 2011 in your diary as the time when you must be in Bintulu, Sarawak to see some of the most colourful, intriguing and strange looking kites from around the world. This annual event that started in 2005 has ranked as the most spectacular event of its kind in the state and together with the cultural and artiste performances, it showcases the rich combination of local and international flavours for all to experience and enjoy.

Come and see the national kite competition as well as the traditional kite-making event while children will get the chance to colour their way to prizes in the colouring contest. Stunt kites performances will be conducted by international participants as well as many distinct and creative kites will be on display. The “Rokaku” challenge will also be held amidst the Bintulu Trade and Food fair at the same venue which is right in the middle of the town! This is one event where age knows no bound as yound and old alike will be mesmerized by the shows on display.

See you on from 22 September – 25 September 2011. THANKS.

(Resource from Borneo International Kite Festival 2011, Bintulu)

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Tourism Malaysia

Borneo International Kite Festival

Keep 22 September – 25 September 2011 in your diary as the time when you must be in Bintulu, Sarawak to see some of the most colourful, intriguing and strange looking kites from around the world. This annual event that started in 2005 has ranked as the most spectacular event of its kind in the state and together with the cultural and artiste performances, it showcases the rich combination of local and international flavours for all to experience and enjoy.

In addition, a week long trade and expo is also held during this festival next to the site.  It provides opportunity for local businessman and traders selling and promoting various products and nightly cultural performances had been scheduled to spice up the stay at night during this week long festival!

For more information, please visit: http://www.borneokite.com

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Cuisine in Melaka

MELAKA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN FUTURE?

TOURISM Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen was recently quoted as saying that her Ministry would assist Malacca to organise an international music festival with heritage as its inspiration.

Taking the cue from the runaway success of Sarawak’s World Rainforest Music Carnival (WRMC), I wish to applaud the move simply as a way to promote the tiny state’s Unesco World Heritage status.

However, the organiser must be cautioned that the intended music festival should be clearly defined and creatively expedited so as not to run off-track, as what the WRMC is facing now after many years of staging.

It recently concluded its 14th edition, bringing fame and tourism revenue to Sarawak and the country.

Sadly, the WRMC which was initially proposed to be an ethnic music gathering, using ethnic instruments, has slowly become like a rock concert spiced with folk songs.

Malacca should learn from the experience of Sarawak in defining its true objectives.

WRMC’s popularity as a world-class music carnival is mainly due to its aim of staging under one roof, a congregation of world ethnic music.

It is a perfect vehicle to position Sarawak and the rest of Borneo at large because of the strong ethnic presence against the backdrop of the world’s oldest rainforest.

Malacca, needs a booster to make known its Unesco World Heritage status, now entering its third year.

Malacca may be more famous than many of the states in terms of tourism but it still needs that wow factor.

So how can Malacca stage an international music festival that can stand on its originality and yet be successful in luring the tourists by the numbers?

Malacca’s cultural potpourri comprising various races and minority etnicities, provide the perfect setting for a music festival which can garner an international standing.

Already the three major races, comprising the Malays, Chinese and Indians are a sight to behold, what more with their sounds of music.

To top it up, the Kadazans, the Ibans, the orang asli, the Javanese and Arabs, the Babas and Nyonyas, not forgetting the Portuguese and the Dutch, the Punjabis as well with their own brand of ethnic music.

Together with some international guests, the stage is set for an event listing on the country’s tourism calendar.

We are certainly not short of tourism products that can woo visitors to our shores.

However, let’s make sure that every state has its own unique product to show its true colours to the world.

ZARI MALAYSIANA,
Petaling Jaya.