Posted by Raz on May 15th, 2008 in Events
The Sultan of Brunei is celebrating his 62nd birthday in July. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. His Majesty is the 29th ruler of his line, which began with Sultan Muhammad in 1405.
This is one of the most important events in the national calendar, with activities and festivities held nationwide, beginning with a mass prayer throughout the country. On this occasion, His Majesty the Sultan delivers a royal address, followed by an inauguration ceremony held at the Istana Nurul Iman palace. The event is also marked with gatherings at the four districts where His Majesty meets with his subjects.
Date: 15 July 2008
Venue: Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien
source: www.tourismbrunei.com
Posted by Raz on March 20th, 2008 in Events
Organised in conjunctiong with the Duanwu Festival as a sign of respect for the Dragon spirit, the Sandakan Dragon Boat race will see some of the top teams compete against each other to be crowned champion.
Date: 05 July 2008
Organiser: Persatuan Masyarakat Tionghua Bersekutu Sandakan, Sabah
Contact Person: Organising Chairman
Telephone: +60 89 224026
Email Contact: Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Posted by Raz on March 1st, 2008 in Events
www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com
The 3-day festival from 11 to 13 July 2008 is held at the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum where the traditional habitats of Sarawak’s major ethnic groups have been lovingly reproduced. Set amid lush rainforest greenery at the foothills of jungle clad Mount Santubong, and a stone’s throw away from the beach resorts of the Santubong peninsula, the village provides the ideal venue for this festival that celebrates nature, ethnic music and the indigenous cultures of the world.
Tickets for the festival, priced at RM80 for a one-day pass and RM200 for a three-day pass for those above 13 years old, are available online at www.ticketcharge.com.my and also at all of Sarawak Tourism Board’s Visitors Information Centre in Kuching (018-410944), Sibu (084-340980) and Miri (085-434180).
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