Folklore Fest In Sabah
Folklore Fest
The festival is an international event to promote cultural tourism, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment through the Sabah Cultural Board.
"Sabah will be hosting delegates from India, Slovakia, Indonesia, Latvia, Namibia, Taiwan, Belgium, Estonia, Philippines, Egypt, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Korea and Turkey," said Tourism, Culture and Environment Assistant Minister, Datuk Bolkiah Ismail. It will be held at the Penampang Cultural Centre.
New elements will be introduced in this year's festival, namely the "Bal-bal" mascot, which is derived from the ethnic Iranun folklore, exhibition and selling of traditional Sabah food and also a cultural parade, he said at the sponsorship cheque handing over here, Wednesday.
The main objectives of the festival are to promote understanding and harmony through culture; promoting brotherhood through culture; promoting cultural tourism among participating nations; and promoting the State as a tourist destination in Asia in accordance with the "Malaysia Truly Asia" slogan.
The festival will hold events such as Sabah Folkdance Competition which will be held from July 20 to 21 at the Penampang Cultural Centre, followed by the "Prime Show" on July 22 at Magellan Sutera Harbour and the International Folkdance Competition from July 23 to 24 at the cultural centre.
Also present was Sabah Cultural Board Chairman, Datuk Wences Anggang.
For further information, the public can contact the Sabah Cultural Board at Tel: 088-268 851, Fax: 088-264 235, e-mail: borneosiff@gmail.com or browse their website at http://www.sabah.gov.my/lks
Story Arrangement By: Harry George
Sources: Daily Express and Sabah Culture Board
Picture: Sabah Culture Board
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