Subis Cycling Beach Festival Pesta Bedudun & Lumba Kerbau 21-23 JULY Challenge & Peliau Gaman Padang SK Telahak, Harvest & Niah, Bike Week Challenge This festival offers a look at the life of Limbang’s Malay community. A buffalo race is the Folklore Festival , Miri Perkarangan Hotel Seri , Lawas Subis Cycling Challenge is an annual highlight, and is a local tradition reflecting the background of Limbang’s agriculture, Sarawak Cultural Village event co-organized by Bungai Beach Festival aims to promote which is now a tourist attraction. Also expect cultural activities, traditional cooking Lawas Bike Week is aimed at promoting the Council and Persatuan Berbasikal Bungai Beach as a must visit tourism show and sports events. The Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival district of Lawas, and stands as a symbol of Bahagian Miri. This event aims to spot and to boost up socio-economy of 2021 in conjunction with Gawai, is an bilateral strength, unity and cooperation of Persatuan Melayu Limbang promote Subis district as a sport tourism the local community. ethnic festival that is one of the highlight countries across Island. destination in Northern part of Sarawak. 019-8547802 085-213700 of the celebrations. Taking Subis District Council place at the Sarawak Cultural Village, the Lawas Legasi Resource Subis District Council 085-719018 085-719527 event aims to give the Sarawak culture & Limbang Resident Office 085-719018 085-719527 through its highlights activities such 05-06 019-5101520 04 04 as ethnic beauty pageant, Sape world Sarawak Spartan Race Bukit Sadok concert, the Ironman competition, and Leadership Institute, 12th Mile Calendar of Kampung Merembeh a theme play based on the Iban legend. Samarahan Duathlon Expedition Easter Open House Tourism EventS The Summer Mall, Spartan Race Sarawak is a part of a global brand of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) that Bukit Sadok, Betong Kampung Merembeh, Bau Sarawak Cultural Village has a footprint in over 40 countries. The Spartan brand has attracted over 1 million racers The inaugural Duathlon event that will features a 6KM run followed by 45KM of 082-846108 082-846988 and participants with over 200 events. cycling and ending with a 6KM run. This expedition is made for nature and An Open House which all visitors are welcome history enthusiast that want to test to celebrate Easter regardless of their religion For further information, contact: Fitness Association their endurance and agility in trailing or race. Food, gifts and performances are to Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Office 019-8867766 Culture Sarawak 082-671105 082-671042 Sadok’s slopes and hills. be held during the Open House. Level 16, Right Wing, Bangunan Baitulmakmur II, Medan Raya, Pejabat Residen Bahagian Betong JKKK Kampung Merembeh Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak 083-471814 083-472966 014-3337939 12-13 05-08 Rainforest World Music Festival Fringe General Line: +6 082 442226 or Kuching Pesta Gaak Danu log on to mtac.sarawak.gov.my International Kite Festival Kampung Danu, Padawan Tanjung Kembang Beach, Kabong The RWMF Fringe is an annual festival showcasing the crème-de-la-crème of visual and performing arts and lifestyle. Staged across key historic and creative locations in the heart Various activities will be organized during this festival including fishing tournament, water With a joint collaboration with Persatuan Pelayang , this festival aim to promote the MAY of Kuching City, this exciting multi-genre festival aims to bring the best of contemporary, sports, run and others. The highlight will be the closing ceremony of Gawai celebration kite heritage and the beautiful beach in Kabong. The beautiful beach and colourful kites traditional as well as innovative experimental works to festival goers which emphasize on showcasing the local ’s beliefs and cultures. will make beautiful scenery which attracts more visitors to come. JANUARY SBC Biodiversity Day 012-8890880 Office in conjunction with International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 Pejabat Daerah Kecil Padawan 29 Jan - 10 Feb 083-411201 083-411670 Sarawak Biodiversity Centre 012-8999007 15-24 Borneo Cultural Festival Miri Food and Exhibition Carnival The objective of this event are to promote awareness of, and appreciation for, Sarawak Miri Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang biodiversity among all sectors of society and to create awareness among the general Miri Food and Exhibition Carnival is organized to promote tourism in Miri and to assist 07 public on sustainable research and development on Sarawak’s biodiversity. We have Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) is an annual event organized to promote the richness the young generation to set up a business platform and enhancing the spirit of Sarawak. Tower Run lined up lots of exciting and interesting activities for the public. These include exhibitions of culture heritage in Borneo Island comprising multiracial beliefs and practices hence Wisma Sanyan, Sibu on biodiversity and research carried out on to biodiversity, traditional and indigenous enhancing the uniqueness of Sarawak. The main objective of the event is to promote Miri Traditional Handicraft Studies Society uses of biodiversity, public lectures, science games, demonstrations and hands-on “Beauty in Ethnic Diversity” showcasing diverse and multi cultures of Borneo to the world. 012-8071555 A chance to explore Wisma Sanyan - session on the uses of biodiversity and science. the tallest building in Sarawak. Sibu Sibu Municipal Council Tower Run is designed especially Sarawak Biodiversity Centre 084-333411 084-320240 for sports enthusiasts to take on 082-610610 082-611536 FEBRUARY the physical and mental challenges simultaneously. Pesta Dabai Song 17 17-18 Song Town Sibu Municipal Council Pesta Benyu Jom Berambeh 084-333411 084-320240 & Ughang Sungkei Bung Jagoi Day 21KM Run Held every first week of February, Bintulu Esplanade Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 Bung Jagoi, Bau Bintulu Town this event has received an 18-20 Located on a saddle of the 1,600-foot Bintulu 21KM Run is a unique half overwhelming response since 2018. An event that aims to promote local A yearly celebration organized by 10-11 Rainforest In The City Rainforest World Music Festival Mount Jagoi, the village is a melting pot marathon run where runners can Among the activities slotted for the products based on coconut and Jawatankuasa Tetap Perayaan Islam Bahagian Kuching City Sarawak Cultural Village of cultures for the Jagoi dialectal group. both run while enjoying a spectacular festival are the Dabai exhibition, Sambutan Hari Tanjung Manis shrimp which is significant to the local Sibu since 2017. This popular event has Bung Jagoi and its old settlement would view of the morning sunrise and other cultural and various performances, Tanjung Manis New Township communities in Bintulu. attracted a huge crowd of people regardless Rainforest in the city is an annual festival which celebrates and showcase the light The Rainforest World Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival celebrating the certainly be worth considering for beautiful scenery along the beach at cooking contest and sporting events of their beliefs and races to come together and To remember the establishment of Tanjung Manis New Township on March 10th 1990. JKKK Kampung Nyalau & Bintulu installation by the collaboration of artist. For 10 days, the audience will be exposed to diversity of world music, held in Kuching with daytime music workshops, cultural displays, craft formal listing as Sarawak natural and and Bintulu town. of many kinds. breaking fast during the month of Ramadhan. Among the activities during the event are Sukan Rakyat, water sports activities, food District Office the Culture, Adventure, Nature, Food and Festivals that Sarawak has to offer, augmented displays, food stalls, and main-stage evening concerts. The festival features a wide range of historical sites. and trade fair, Hari Tanjung Manis Run, and nightly entertainment. Jawatankuasa Tetap Perayaan with music, lights and technology. The area surrounding will be transformed to reflect the performances from traditional music, to world fusion and contemporary world music. Bintulu Development Authority District Council 086-310557 086-338441 Islam Bahagian Sibu elements that this festival has ingrained. Jagoi Area Development Committee (JADC) 086-332011 086-330099 084-796266 084-796323 Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation Sarawak Tourism Board 084-321963 084-320970 014-8849694 082-473000 082-442691 Filamen Sdn Bhd & Buta Enterprise 082-423600 082-416700

05-11 26 Pasar Gong Xi Fa Cai Chap Goh Mei 27-28 May / Jun Gawai Nyobang Irau Aco 25-27 23-24 Baruk Gumbang Lawas Town Jalan Raja and High Street Parade Bau Bintulu Mountain Bike Challenge Tanjung Manis Fishing Safari Borneo Jazz Festival Serian Rafting Tanjung Manis New Township Express Terminal Kampung Gumbang, Bau Pasar Gong Xi Fa Cai will be held for six Bau & Siniawan Town MTB Track, Tanjung Batu, Bintulu This festival is the largest gathering of the Miri City Fan Challenge Festival and half days before A Gawai celebration which is celebrated Lun Bawang community at any one place This event is to commemorate the This challenge aims at promoting Bintulu as a tourist destination to build the tourism Held since 2004, this event is open to all Malaysian aged 18 and above for either Borneo Jazz is an annual international Kampung Tema Mawang, celebration. There will be 260 stalls selling by the locals at one of the oldest Baruk, a in Sarawak. It is traditionally a celebration last day of Chinese New Year Festival. image of Sarawak through the participation from other states as well as neighbouring coastal or deep sea category. The fishing safari is aimed at promoting Sarawak central jazz festival, one of the longest running in food and drinks, clothes etc. This event Bidayuh’s traditional sacred place in the of the harvest but now it showcases a This annual rafting challenge takes A colourful parade and displays of countries. This challenge also aims to produce locals cycling champions who in the region as an eco-tourism centre. Cash prizes and trophies await the winners. Other the region, that takes place in the seaside will be participated by all races and foreign village area. Visitors will be entertained variety of Lun Bawang, an sub- participants along the Kayan River, Chinese culutres and heritage will be future can compete at the higher level of championships. activities include cooking competition, karaoke, trade fair and many others. city of Miri, featureing a vast repertoire of tourists to celebrate Chinese New Year. with the locals traditions and cultural group culture in Lawas; the northern most beginning from Kampung Tema Mawang held throughout the day and night. town of Sarawak. Jazz genres. The event also holds youth Bintulu Development Authority Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation performances throughout the festival. programmes and outreach programmes and ending in Kampung Tebekang Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry JKKK Pasar Bau & JKKK Siniawan Dayak. Beauty pageant, karaoke contest 086-332011 086-330099 082-473000 082-442691 JKKK Kampung Gumbang Persatuan Lun Bawang Sarawak to help local aspiring musicians. 085-432570 085-419866 013-8140100 and tele-matches are among other 013-8252418 085-283105 Sarawak Tourism Board attractions during the festival. 082-423600 082-416700 Council 27 APRIL 01 07-09 082-874799 082-874799 Chap GoH Meh Bung Bratak Day Makan Tahun Perdana Subis Lundu Town Pesta Kaul Kampung Tembawang Sauh, Bau Rafting Safari Lambir, Miri 25-27 25-27 Chap Goh Mei / Yuan Xiao Jie in two of the Chinese dialects means “the 15th night” of the lunar Tapak Pesta, Kuala Dana Mukah This festival aims to showcase the Bidayuh Pekan Selangau & Batang Mukah “Makan Tahun” is an event celebrated by the tribe in Subis district. This event is Pesta Pesta Tasik Danu new year. This is the time where family members gather together for one final bash of good food traditional culture, dance and music to the celebrated annually as a symbol of thanksgiving to God for a good harvest and to promote Sematan Town Serian and wine before saying goodbye to the new year celebration. In this small town of Lundu, this Kaul is a traditional festival celebrated Held since 2016, this annual event will visitors. In addition to cultural performances, unity among the local community. Tasik Danu Serian celebration is more than just a private family reunion dinner. There will be parade around town by the Melanau community living start off from Rh. Sawong in Ulu Sg. Pesta Sematan is an annual event held there will be a “Dayung Sangon” parade, which includes lion and dragon dances, and tanglungs which means ‘’going into a trance’’. along the coast area in Sarawak. The Mukah to Selangau small town which Subis District Council for three days and packed with variety of An annual event that aim in promoting the where traditionally garbed ladies within the festival is a ritual of purification and cover a distance of 30KM. 085-719018 085-719527 events including beach sports, triathlon, beauty of Lake Danu and help to enhance Majlis Daerah Lundu community join the procession. thanksgiving as well as one of the exhibitions, local food exhibitions and the local economy. Look out for activities 082-735502 082-735036 propitiation for good fortune. Today, it Bau District Office Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu bazaar. Local tradition of the Salako’s such as kayaking, tug of war, duck is more of keeping a heritage alive. Its 082-763211 082-763530 084-336077 084-324694 are also exhibited in particular event catching, food fair, exhibitions, Lake Danu marks the beginning of the melanau 04-06 during the cultural performances. Beauty Pageant and Pentas Rakyat. calendar which begins at the end of Pesta Babulang & MARCH the month of April every year. Lundu District Office Serian Resident Office Lumba Kerbau 082-735008 082-735599 082-872472 082-872615 Mukah Resident Office 10-16 Kampung , Limbang 084-872596 084-873408 Kapit Fest Kapit Town Square Pesta Babulang is a festival significant to the Bisaya community in Batu Danu, 26 Jun - 3 Jul Limbang. The highlight of the festival is Normally held in second week of May the buffalo race involving teams from Adventure Racing World Series - every year, this annual event promises Limbang, and trying to Malaysia Qualifying 23 Jul - 15 Aug plenty of excitement, with activities like outrace each other, riding on bare buffalo Miri powerboat race, mini regatta, raft safari, Kuching Festival back. Another highlight of the festival is Kuching South City Council and its vicinity Kapit Iron Man, beauty pageant, weaving Each international qualifier event in the AR World Series sets a unique course to test mixed teams “Ratu Babulang” that draws many Bisaya and beading competition and many others. of four athletes, racing from 3-10 days non-stop, in the disciplines of trail running, mountain lasses to vie for this annual beauty crown. Kuching Festival is an annual event organized by Kuching South City Council to Grand Opening of Borneo Cultures Museum biking, paddling, navigation and more. Courses are kept secret until just before the start. commemorate Kuching being elevated as city status on 1st August 1988 and held to Kapit Resident Office Borneo Cultures Museum Sarawak Bisaya Association boost local tourism and food industry. Ample activities are lined up for the whole month 084-796322 084-797625 The Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine Malaysia (SSEMM) 085-433202 085-432876 to attract local and tourist alike, with the food fair being the most anticipated event The Borneo Cultures Museum is a modern five-storey building with distinctive architectural 012-3253198 besides the trade fair, nightly entertainment and garden show. design that reflects Sarawak’s unique traditional crafts and rich cultural heritage, Borneo Cultures Museum is also the second largest museum in South East Asia. Among the activites Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to be held are booth exhibitions, artist and cultural performance and projector mapping show. 20 15-17 04-06 05 26 27 082-354200 082-417372 Sarawak Museum Department Gawai Carnival Miri City Day Asia Mountain Serian ECO Run Gawai Carnival St. John Church 016-8914422 082-246680 Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari Peringkat 16th Anniversary Bike Series Bintulu Kampung Daha Kisau, Tebedu Redeems Feast Day Bukit Mabong & Kapit District Bahagian Betong Celebration Wisma BDA Redeems Centre, KM 2 Jalan Apar St. John Church, Bau 24-25 Miri Town The first annual marathon event organized Held on first week of April every year, this annual event is held along the Rejang Pasar Lama Betong Segong, Bau by Serian District Council comprises of th Padawan Culture Carnival Pesta Daro River which is aimed to recreate the challenges and difficulties faced by the locals th A Mountain Bike event which has Celebrating the 135 anniversary of the This annual event is to promote Miri has acquired its city status on 20 May full and half marathon and a 5KM fun Carnival Site, Bengoh Resettlement Scheme Tapak Pesta, Pasar Baru Daro traversing the rivers in the old days. The rafting competition is challenging as it takes been registered under the Union To promote and reflect the genuine St. John Church Singai in Bau. Gawai celebration in . 2005. Miri City Council has organized various run. The marathon is open for local and competitors through the swift flowing river with its many whirlpools. There will be five Cycliste Internationale (UCI) traditional culture and sports of the To promote Daro as a potential agriculture and fishing venue to the visitors and to Consist of culture, food and festival kinds of programme to commemorate Miri international participants. The event also St. John Church Committee This event is organized to attract the locals as well as foreign visitors to the new main categories of races including Men’s and Women’s Open, Men’s Bamboo natives of Borneo and Malaysia generate the socio-economic of the locals during the festival. The event also help to among the Dayaks communities. City Day. These events organize mainly to DNA Sports aim in showcasing the vibrant culture of particularly the Bidayuh’s tribe. 013-8626109 Bengoh Resettlement Scheme area. The activities includes selling of local products, Closed as well as Mixed Free Style and Paddle Boat. th promote the local cuisine especially by the Melanau community. celebrate the 16 Miri City Day anniversary. 019-8550311 the Bidayuh community in Tebedu area. various sports events and nightly performances for visitors entertainment. Pejabat Residen Bahagian Betong Association of Research and Development Jawatankuasa Perayaan Daerah Daro Kapit Resident Office Miri City Council 083-471814 083-472966 Serian District Council Movement of Singai Sarawak (REDEEMS) Pejabat Daerah Kecil Padawan 084-796322 084-797625 085-435602 084-823241 084-283528 085-433501 082-874799 082-874799 082-460780 012-8999007 The Sarawak Museum Department is delighted 24-25 24-31 25-28 05-06 05-06 17 DECEMBER to announce that we had won the bid to host Pesta Buntal Bintulu Tanglung Fairy Cave Pesta Limau Shamanism the conference of the International Society for Samarahan Bridge Half Marathon Festival Bintangor and Crisis: Academic Research on Shamanism (ISARS) August Carnival The Summer Mall, Kota Samarahan Tree 2021 in Kuching, Sarawak. The conference will Kampung Manggut, Spaoh TBC Fairy Cave, Bau Bazaar Bintangor This is an annual tourism sporting event in Samarahan, whose main event is the Decoration Contest Seeking Human make history for being the first conference on marathon run with participation from both local and international runners. Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 Identity shamanism to be held in Malaysia. By hosting Pesta Buntal or Puffer Fish Fest This festival aims to showcases various To promote the local cultures and To promote the local cultures and at Kampung Manggut in Spaoh is cousines from various ethnic group Borneo Cultures Museum this conference, Sarawak will gain more in terms Samarahan Resident Office & Pejabat Belia dan Sukan Bahagian Samarahan This event is a seasonal festive season. the surrounding nature of the area, traditions through local arts and a venue for local communities to and races in Sarawak. The highlights of of knowledge expansion, networking, professional 082-673833 082-671524 The event has become a significant tourist giving visitors the chance to take contemporary activities, local produce Sarawak Museum Department introduce the yellow puffer fish as this event including Maju Sarawak Run, part in any adventurous activities. and cuisine and sports activities. relationship and collaboration, education outcomes, attraction during this joyous festival period. 013-8081838 fundraising and future research capacity plus a unique delicacy and a potential Harmony Ride, Borneo Traditional Lion Dance Competition and many others. Bau District Office Office 082-246680 international profiling of the destination. tourism product in the area. Sibu Municipal Council 084-333411 084-320240 082-763211 082-763530 084-693245 084-692578 Pejabat Daerah Kecil Spaoh Federation of Registered Chinese 29 Sept - 3 Oct 17 083-473322 083-473321 Association Bintulu (FORCA) th 086-312181 086-312186 16 Bintulu International Kite Festival Borneo Highland 27-29 28 Bintulu Old Airport Padawan Nature 25-26 Pesta Pantu Le Tour de Sebauh Kites’ enthusiasts will always bring something new to show to their fellow kite lovers and Challenge Dewan Sri Pantu, Pantu Sebauh Town Ulu Paku Mountain Bike Jamboree 12 fly these magnificent art pieces at the centre of the booming town. Visitors too will have the Borneo Highlands Resort Foothill Penom , Ulu Paku, Spaoh chance to learn about kites making especially the Malaysian ‘Wau’, which is a work of art. Pesta Tanah Known previously as Pesta Tapah, this A cycling event which offers both fun Benak Road-Trail Run This is a cycling and trekking adventure festival highlights local foods, jungle ride and also sprint race category to Lumpur Bebuak Ulu Paku Mountain Bike Challenge will be a great platform for mountain bikers to test Bandar Simanggang Bintulu Development Authority with different categories for experts, Kampung Meritam, Limbang their skills and endurance through a variety of exciting terrain including tropical forest produce and handicrafts. Various the participants. 086-332011 086-330099 amateurs and those who loves the activities will be organized such as Ratu Runners will experience the ambience of running along through villages, jungle trail winding ravines, and challenging rooty downhills. The event will contribute towards nature and environment. It’s a unique festival centred around as unusual Pantu, singing competition, traditional Pejabat Daerah Sebauh & DNA Sports and Simanggang Town, and most importantly along the Batang Lupar River where they tourism activities and provides economic return for the local communities. phenomena where the mud found in Kampung dance, Pantu Fun Run and food bazaar. 086-422118 086-422366 can admire the tidal bore phenomenon. The routes consist of a 10KM challenge under Padawan Municipal Council Meritam, Limbang is similar to that found near Pejabat Residen Bahagian Betong ‘men/women veteran’ and ‘men/women open’ categories, as well as the 5KM fun run. 082-615566 082-611832 Pejabat Daerah Kecil Pantu OCTOBER volcanoes, even though Limbang does not have 083-472866 083-472966 a single volcano. There will be sports and games, 014-8842030 Jabatan Kerja Raya Bahagian Lundu 013-8244111 083-320031 Hari Bukit Mas cultural performances, buffalo decorating Taman Tasik Mas Community Feast contests, singing competition and others. Lundu Town 25-30 The highlight of this event is to show Council 28-29 Pesta Lada the unique of Taman Bukit Mas Lake Lundu Community Feast is based in 085-211288 085-212577 17-26 Park to visitors. Activities to be held Lundu that focuses on promoting the Town Sebangkoi Mountain Bike Challenge Taman Rimba Sebangkoi, Sibu International including running, water sports events, local products, the ethnic groups that It is the most awaited event in Julau. It consists many activities such as sales and exhibition, Base Jump & Carnival food bazaar, exhibitions and cultural found in Lundu and the potential tourism entertainment and cultural performance, beauty pageant contest and many others. night performances. SMTB 2021 will be the second edition of the program, having been first introduced back Wisma Sanyan, Sibu sports and nature in the area. Regatta Kalaka 03-05 Julau District Office in year 2019. Mountain bike is a form of extreme sport, where one rides a specially Sungai & Pekan designed bicycle off-road. It is often done in a rough terrain, thus making it one of the cool Organized by Sibu Tourism Task Group with Limbang District Council Majlis Daerah Lundu Serian International 084-734371 084-734449 This event usually held in December ways to enjoy the nature. Hence, the program aims to promote the beauty of Sebangkoi technical support by Ababil BASE Jump 085-211288 085-212577 082-735501 082-735035 Remote Control every year. The main attractions Park and encourage people to appreciate and sustain its nature. In addition to that, a Club, this event will take participants to are series of boat races at Krian Carnival plentiful amount of health benefits can be gained through participation in such activity. BASE jumping off the second tallest building River. Previously, the races has Taman Danu, Serian 26-30 26-30 Staying fit while having fun and being one with the nature has never been this exciting. in Sarawak - Wisma Sanyan. 2nd Miri 3rd Miri attracted around 30 thousand Beside Sarawakians, the participants also Sarikei District Council Sibu Resident Office visitors. Therefore, Regatta Kalaka is comprise those from , Sabah, as International International 084-330202 084-347701 considered as one of the biggest and 084-651201 084-658623 well as team from Brunei, , , Photography Tourism Photography most anticipated event in Saratok. Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Conference Competition 22-24 Miri Town Miri Town Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta Saratok District Office Serian District Council 19 Kuching Waterfront 083-436103 083-436833 082-874799 082-874799 Miri Photographic Society Miri Photographic Society 29 012-8778788 012-8778788 Bung Sadung Padawan Raft Safari The Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta is an internationally recognized event that Climbathon Kpg Annah Rais, Kpg Temurang, takes place on the Sarawak River. Local as well as foreign teams will compete in various Kpg Danu & Kpg Git race categories in their bid to win cash prizes and trophies. This race is an affiliate event Challenge of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). 05 30 Jul - 1 Aug Kampung Bunga, Serian Picture yourself on a bamboo raft with family Sarikei Unity Run 4.0 or friends cruising down a crystal clear river Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak Sarikei Civic Centre Makan Tahun Perdana The climbathon aims to promote and surrounded by beautiful scenery of Sarawak Regatta a healthy and active liffestyle as Kuching Waterfront 082-442226 082-442216 Kampung Sayung, Limbang mother nature along the way. That is what The 4th edition of road race competition organized in conjunction with the Pineapple well as to instill and inculcate a the Padawan Raft Safari 2021 is all about; A three-days event which is celebrated by the Kedayan community after the end of rice Held annually since 1872, Sarawak Regatta today prides itself in being the oldest water and Fruits Festival. This run is a platform to engage fitness in the community. Enjoy proactive attitude and stewardship a chance to get close and enjoy the natural harvesting season. The aim is to revive the old tradition practice by the locals just like sports event in Sarawak. Activities such as boat races, cultural show, food and trade fair the run with award winning finisher medals. towards the environment. nature and possibly win attractive prizes too. the old days. Over 20 villages within will take part in this yearly event. will be held during regatta. Majlis Daerah 30-31 Sarikei District Office Serian District Council Maradong dan Julau Padawan Municipal Council Kuching Resident Office 084-651299 084-651012 Persatuan Kedayan Limbang 082-874799 082-874799 Bintangor Power Boat Race 084-693232 013-8101008 082-615566 082-611832 082-507051 082-507435 Tebingan Sungai Rajang, Bintangor 084-693973

AUGUST 30-31 24-26 24-26 01-31 NOVEMBER 03-05 Layar Cycling Carnival Pesta Pesta Rakyat Durin What About Kuching Sibu Bike Week Regatta Subis RTC, Layar, Betong Tasik Biru, Bau @ Pesta Pasir Kuching City Kejohanan Tarik Pesta Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2 Niah, Miri Durin Bazaar Dewan Sukan Tatau This annual cycling event introduces and promotes cycling among road cycling enthusiast To showcase the local cuisines, cultural What About Kuching (WAK) is a community-driven Tali Antarabangsa Sibu Bike Week is more than just riding month-long festival of the arts, culture and lifestyle Regatta Subis is the main event organized by Subis District Council. This event aims to where its main activities are criterium, 100KM highway challenge and Fun Ride. performances, “Jong” a water sport A unique festivity where it tells a story of Terbuka Limbang An annual festival to celebrates and around town in big classy bikes as it of the people of Kuching and Sarawak, filled with instill sport interest among local community as well as to promote Subis District to an event, handicrafts and exhibitions. the island known as Pulau Pasir formed Kompleks Sukan Bahagian Limbang promotes traditional sports and events has the potential to attract bikers from Pejabat Daerah Betong a multi-genre programme centred in the city of international level. nearby the Durin Bazaar riverbank. in Tatau while engaging with the locals overseas. This programme is organized 083-472207 083-472501 Bau District Office Kuching and radiating outwards greater Kuching. For over a decade, visitors can catch the by Razz Chopper Motor Club. This event Subis District Council through their active participations. 082-763211 082-763530 Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu About Kuching Sdn Bhd excitement and the fun brought by the would be a gathering of enthusiasts who 085-719018 085-719527 084-336077 084-324694 012-8890880 tug of war participants who will compete Pejabat Daerah Tatau & were into high-powered motorbike as well in order to be crown as champion during Bintulu Development Authority as cars and automotive-related things. this annually organized event. 086-584617 086-584718 SEPTEMBER Razz Chopper Motor Club 24-26 Persatuan Tarik Tali Limbang 02-03 019-8567171 084-331997 Sibu International Pesta Batang Kayan Lundu & 085-211288 085-212577 Fiesta Tattoo & Sape Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu Dance Festival Regatta Batang Kayan Robert Wooden House, Jalan Stabau 084-336077 084-324694 Sibu Civic Centre, Kutien Memorial Park & Lundu Waterfont Sibu Heritage Centre 11 18 An annual event with a combination of festival and Regatta Batang Kayan is the 06-07 27-28 Sibu ACS Christmas The Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) highlight of this event that held for three days. Providing varieties of programmes such 1Singai Dirt Pesta Telaga Air is going to be held again in Sibu in the year as showcase, food bazaar, performances, games and competititons with the aims to Christmas Parade Parade Bau Kampung Telaga Air 2021 after a successful private initiated promote Lundu as an ecotourism spot in Sarawak. Bike Gathering Sibu Town Square Lobuh Bau (The New Bau Square) debut in 2012. It’s a platform of interaction & Fun Race The Pesta Telaga Air is a nature challenge The annual large-scale festive celebration of Jointly organized by the Methodist for pursuits in art and education of dance Luncu District Office 1Singai Tondong, Bau event which includes cycling, kayaking welcoming the birth of the Christ. It is a time Church, the Roman Catholic Church from around the world and an ideal avenue 082-735008 082-735599 and others athletics activities. Visitors for the townspeople, visitors and tourists and Borneo Evangelical Mission, 08 for exhange in creativity, friendship, and A friendly motorcross competition held also can enjoy the beautiful view of Mount to be part of enjoying the memorable and this parade was mooted not just to display the diversity of dance. Kuching Marathon at Tondong Motorcross Circuit made Serapi facing the South China Sea and beautifully decorated Christmas floats promote Bau, but also to make the Padang Merdeka, Kuching for all motorcross lovers. Hornland Dance Theatre 24-26 24-26 the mangrove trees of Siblu Laut River. enlivened by the singing carolers together district more lively and vibrant during 084-349932 084-349932 with the lively musical bands. this joyous occasion of Christmas. Kuching Marathon (KM) is an annual event which brings runners from all over the world Bau District Office Padawan Municipal Council to the beautiful city of Kuching. This is a road race competition which consists of full Pesta Lingga Sebauh Regatta Pekan Lingga River, Sebauh 082-763211 082-763530 082-615566 082-611832 Association of Churches Bau District Office marathon of 42KM and a half marahon of 21KM. There are also the 10KM category. in Sarawak, Sibu Branch 082-763211 082-763530 Belaga Regatta Pesta Lingga is an annual event A local festival that aims to attract 084-321495 084-334864 Kuching Marathon Association organized by Lingga Sub-District Belaga Waterfront visitors to a small town of Sebauh. Office. It showcases many activities Among the activities to be held are 27-29 Belaga Regatta is held on a rotational such as Lingga Regatta, cultural dance, power boat races, long boat races, food Food Festival basis with Sungai Asap Festival at the Lingga Kitchen, development exhibition 18 bazaar, exhibition of local products and Dewan Masyarakat Kampung , Pusa Belaga Waterfront. Both the events from both government and private performances. 02-04 Samarahan feature a variety of activities such organizations and food bazaar. Beting Maro Food Festival is platform to introduces local ingredient, products and foods Pejabat Daerah Sebauh Siniawan Heritage Fiesta Bike Challenge as mini regattas, powerboat races, to visitors. The festival will be organized in the biggest fishing community in Sarawak. Pejabat Daerah Kecil Lingga 086-422118 086-422366 Siniawan Old Town, Bau The Summer Mall, Kota Samarahan paddle boat races, beauty pageants and traditional performances. This 012-8909020 Pejabat Daerah Pusa To celebrate the cultural heritage of the small town. During the fiesta, the place is filled with A cycling event that has received event is held in conjunction with the 083-465130 083-465441 singing competitions, both traditional and modern music and other performances as well. participations from both local and Celebration. foreign cyclists including Indonesia, Bau District Office Office Ireland and South Africa. 082-763211 082-763530 086-461315 086-461435 24-30 26 Samarahan District Office & Festival Bau Bike Gathering 27 Nov - 5 Dec Persatuan Berbasikal Samarahan Dataran Kubu Emma & Homestay Tasik Biru, Bau 31 082-671105 082-671042 Rantau Kemiding, Kanowit Pesta Nanas & 03-12 A motorshow as a platform to gather 08-10 Countdown 2022 The week-long Kanowit Festival is a Buah-buahan Sarikei Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 Samarahan Food & Cultural Festival the bikers as a public exhibition of Pesta Benak Sri Aman celebration of culture and goodwill. The current automobile models, debuts, Sarikei Civic Centre Aiman Mall Batang Lupar Waterfront, Bandar Simanggang Year End Countdown is one of the yearly events which organized by Sibu Municipal 21-29 highlights would be the Regatta, traditional concept cars, or out-of-production cultural events, beauty contest, food Known as the food basket of Sarawak, Council to celebrate the New Year. The activities featuring a variety of entertaining Pesta Pakan Samarahan Food & Cultural Festival (SFCF) 2021 is an iconic event to enhance tourist classics. The Benak Festival organized at Batang Lupar River in Sri Aman has various fair, funfair, handricraft promotion and this event is held to promote Sarikei as performances comprising with a blend of both oldies and modern performances were Pakan Town to visit Kota Samarahan. With this event, public will be introduce with traditional cuisine activities where visitors and tourists can participate and experience themselves exhibition, karnival usahawan desa at the Agro Tourism destination to visitors. belted out by the local talents from different races. and also approach of the cultural at Sarawak. Apart from it, this also can be opportunity Goldtown Riders Gathering the tidal bore waves. It consists of ten major events from Regatta (long-boat race) The 23rd edition of this festival will features various activities such as sports competitions, Dataran Kubu Emma Kanowit. for the small and mid-size enterprise (SMEs) to promote their products. 012-8941798 to beauty pageant contest. Sibu Municipal Council cultural performances, food and stalls selling agricultural products and handicraft. Sarikei Resident Office Kanowit District Council 084-652454 084-653204 084-333411 084-320240 Pakan District Office Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan Sri Aman Resident Office th 084-752093 084-752695 Updated on 19 November 2020 019-4869419 082-671023 082-671342 083-323073 083-321648 (Note: Event dates are subject to change without prior notice. Kindly call The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for further information)