nd rd th th MAKAN TAHUN PERDANA th th 2 -3 25 -27 & Lambir, 18 -27 ULTRA MARATHON BORNEO CULTURAL ASEAN INTERNATIONAL “Makan Tahun” is a celebration for a Kedayan tribe in . This celebration Kuching, FILMS FESTIVAL AND is held annually as a thanksgiving to God for a good harvest. The aim of this celebration FESTIVAL & STREET ART FESTIVAL Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Fasa 1 & 2 The third edition of the Road Ultra Marathon. This AWARDS (AIFFA) is to promote unity, sense of ownership and to promote the culture of the Kedayan tribe. running event consists of 30KM, 50KM, 70KM, and Subis District Office Richness of culture heritage in our motherland comprising multiracial beliefs and habits 100KM category respectively. Get ready for a meowderful Pullman Hotel, Kuching 085-719018 085-719527 is texturing the uniqueness of Sarawak. The main objective of this event is to promote adventure in Cat City capital of Sarawak. “beauty in ethnic diversity” within Borneo Island to the world. Grit Event Management The gathering of film makers and movie stars from the ASEAN region add more charm Sibu Municipal Council CALENDAR OF TOURISM EVENTS 016-878 2809 084-333411 084-320240 to the rustic city. Sanctioned by ASEAN secretariat as one of the ASEAN joint activities, st rd the festival is held in every two years. 1 -3 th st th th th th World Communication Network Resources (M) Sdn Bhd IRAU 19 -21 2019 7 -9 5 -7 082-414661 082-240661 ALTA MODA SARAWAK (AMS) BALEH- RAFT SAFARI ACO LUN BORNEO JAZZ Kapit Town FESTIVAL For further information, contact: Old DUN Building, Kuching BAWANG MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS, CULTURE, An annual rafting competition held along the Rejang River. A challenging race that take 05 M ay Miri, Sarawak YOUTH & SPORT SARAWAK Alta Moda Sarawak (AMS) is a Sarawak brand platform for local designers to come competitors through swift flowing river and whirl pool. Town Established in 2006. A major jazz Level 2 & 3, Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Medan Raya, together to showcase their talents and creations in the field of arts, culture and crafts. festival in the State with an audience Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, AMS is expected to be the next most influential and prominent lifestyle and fashion Kapit Office NORTHERN SARAWAK EXPEDITION (NSE 2019) The largest gathering of the Lun Bawang community at any one place in Sarawak. It estimated at 8,000 people. Borneo brand in Malaysia and South East Asia in the near future. 084-799061 Ulu Baram, Miri General Line: +6 082 319313 or log on to mtacys.sarawak.gov.my is traditionally a celebration of the rice harvest but now it showcases a variety of Lun Jazz is a niche event and appeals Alta Moda Sarawak This event had a strong supports and participations from Sabah, Brunei, and England. Bawang’s culture including traditional music and dances as well as traditional handicrafts especially to the expatriates working in This is the only expedition that involving both on road and extreme off-road at the th th and traditional Lun Bawang’s cuisine. the State and neighbouring countries. 01 January moment in Sarawak. This expedition is conducted such that, to create an environment It also has a record of environmental th th 5 -7 and priceless lessons to create team work, adventures spirit, driving skills on timber road Persatuan Lun Bawang Sarawak 019-889 9029 awareness as evidenced by its tree th th 8 -10 PESTA TASIK DANU SERIAN and off-road, respect to every participant and respect to flora and fauna. planting campaigns and its attention 4 -6 KABONG KITE FESTIVAL Tasik Danu & Taman Komuniti Serian 4TH PLAZA MERDEKA OAC – Oiltown Adventure Club to recycling at the venue. Pantai Tanjung Kembang, Kabong Pesta Tasik Danu is an annual event and just started in 2018. This event aims to promote 013-833 3129 / 014-686 0646 Sarawak Tourism Board LION DANCE COMPETITION With collaboration with Persatuan Pelayang Johor, this festival aim to promote the kite the beauty of the lake as well as help enhance the economy of the local community. 7th-9th 082-423600 082-416700 Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall, Kuching heritage and the beautiful beaches in Kabong. The beautiful beaches and colourful kites Among the activities that will be held at the festival are water-based event such as will make beautiful scenery which attracts more tourists that want to enjoy beautiful kayaking, tug of war, duck catching, food fair, exhibitions, Lake Danu Beauty Pageant MIRI CITY DAY CELEBRATION PESTA th st An action packed and exhilarating competition with teams that are coming from all beach and traditional kampung’s life. as well as Pentas Rakyat. Various location, Miri 19 -21 around the region. The teams are ready to bring their best to the floor, showcasing their BABULANG Office Serian Resident Office Miri has acquired its city status on 20th May 2005. Miri City Council has organized PESTA PUSA skills and showmanship on stilts after a years’ worth of practice. As teams defy limits & BUFFALO Dataran Tandang Sari, Pusa and display their skills and talents, spectators will be treated to superb performances and 083-411267 083-411670 082-872472 082-872615 various kinds of programs to commemorate Miri City Day. Miri City Day Celebration RACE FESTIVAL colourful display of lion dance props. The competition will be judged by excellent judges programs have been well received by both the locals’ visitors. Pesta Pusa is a festival to showcase variety of local foods and culture of farmers and that came from all around Malaysia. Kampung Batu Danau, fishing community since 2015. This event will be held every two years at Rimbas River th th th Miri City Council Waterfront and Dataran Tandang Sari, Pusa. Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall 11 -14 085-433501 085-435602 10 TH The highlight of the festival is the buffalo race involving teams from Limbang, Sabah and Pusa District Office 082-239408 SIBU TOWER 8 ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST Brunei trying to outrace each other, riding on bare buffalo back along with other activities 083-465130 083-465441 st RUN ASIA PAIN SOCIETIES (ASEAPS) 1 such as cultural performances, cooking contest, beauty pageant, handicrafts exhibition th PESTA BUNG and lucky draw. 9 Wisma Sanyan CONGRESS Sarawak Bisaya Association HIANG Pullman Kuching 085-433202 085-432876 A chance to explore Wisma Sanyan BRATAK – The tallest building in Sarawak! The theme “Building Collaborations in Pain Management” highlights the importance Bung Bratak Heritage TIANG SIANG Centre, Bau Sibu Tower Run is another of multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals working together to improve the TI TEMPLE significant tower run event in management of acute, chronic and cancer pain. The congress will also focus on issues and Portraying cultural and traditional items to honour the history of 07 JULY PROCESSION Malaysia apart of KL Tower Run. challenges faced in the ASEAN region, in keeping with the ASEAPS aim to contribute It is indeed mental and physical towards the improvement and advancement of pain management in the region. Bung Bratak and also showing culture. Hiang Tiang Siang Ti challenges for sports enthusiasts! Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain Temple & Carpenter Street 03-2276 0555 03-6207 6795 Bau District Office Underground Runners Sibu 017-898 8055 082-671342 Annually, on the 4th day of the 12th month of the lunar calendar, Carpenter Street comes 017-753 4699 084-312300 alive with activities and the colourful procession is the main highlight. Thousands of people gathered along the streets to witness this celebration which lasted late into the 1st-5th night. The crowds were entertained with skillful display of talents by the lion and dragon th 8TH INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON th troupes with beatings of the gongs and drums while pretty maidens, singers and dancers 17 20 in colourful costumes performed on beautifully decorated floats. MIRI MARATHON 2019 INDUSTRIAL BIOPROCESSING 21KM RUN Kuching Teochew Association Miri, Sarawak Imperial Hotel, Miri Bintulu town 082-242457 082-423508 Bintulu 21KM Run is a unique half marathon run. It offers the spectacular view of A road running event that covers the distance of Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM IBA-IFIBiop 2019 is an international conference that highly focuses on the recent developments on the frontier areas of industrial bioprocesses and biotechnology that beach along the and Bintulu town. While running, the runners will and 5KM. The event is expected to attract more than 3,000 runners from local and experience the sunrise along the beach and the beautiful scenery along the route. foreign countries. Besides, it also promotes tourism industry in Miri. will bring together a multinational body of scientists, engineers, and other experts to th th deliberate on global developments in the fields of bioenergy or biofuels, food technology Bintulu Development Authority 11 -13 Miri Marathon Association RD Launched in 1996, Asian and engineering. PESTA NUKENEN, 086-332277 086-330099 23 ASIAN Television Awards (ATA) is 017-898 6966 Kelabit Highland, Bario Universiti Teknologi Petronas the Asian TV industry’s most 05-368 8000 05-365 4088 The Festival celebrates the unique food, farming, forest and cultural heritage of the TELEVISION AWARDS significant and celebrated th th Highlands – one of the last surviving intact traditionally farmed and forested highland Borneo Convention Centre Kuching event, recognizing excellence in 20 -28 watersheds in Sarawak and East Malaysia. Pesta Nukenen works with support from programming, production and PEPPER FESTIVAL th th Rurum Kelabit Sarawak, The Alde Valley Food Adventures UK, Sarawak Tourism performance. While there are Julau Town 20 -28 Board, The Sarawak State Government and The Ministry of Tourism and Heritage. notable equivalents in the U.S and PESTA KAUL Pesta Lada Julau is one of the most anticipated annual events held in Julau. It comprises in Europe, ATA is the only event Tapak Kaul, Taman Kuala Dana, Mukah Society of Kelabits Sarawak 013-811 6777 a handful of activities that are designed to entertain the visitors. In a nutshell, this of its kind in Asia, making it the festival allows the visitors to gain new information and knowledge besides stimulating definitive platform to showcase Kaul is a traditional festival celebrated by the Melanaus living along the coastal areas of Sarawak. Once a Melanau religious ceremony to appease the spirits of the sea, land, forest the economic activities. Hence, it helps in further promoting the cultural, historical and and recognize quality television interesting destination over in Julau. This will surely leave ones fascinated. productions within Asia. and farm, Kaul is today one of many tourism attractions in Sarawak. Among the festival’s PESTA PANTU highlights are “Tibow” (gigantic swing), a display of Melanau traditional dress, games, Pantu Town, Julau District Office ATV Awards Sdn Bhd dance, music and food (competitions), and live concert with modern and traditional Pesta Pantu is held annually. The objective of the festival is to promote local foods, jungle 084-734371 084-734449 082-423696 082-234821 performances. products and handicraft. The festival featuring activities such as Ratu Pantu, singing th st competition and traditional dance, drawing and colouring competition, Pantu Fun Run Mukah Resident Office nd th 30 -31 and food bazaar. st SAMARAHAN BIKE CHALLENGE 2019 084-872596 084-873408 2 -5 MIRI CITY INTERNATIONAL DEEP Office 21 02 February The Summer Mall 011-18142317 011-18142317 BENAK ROAD-TRAIL RUN This bicycle racing events consists of five main categories open for both amateur and th th SEA FISHING TOURNAMENT Sri Aman Town 26 -28 Marina Bay-Luconia, Miri professional cyclists. The event was held annually with participation from Sarawak, The objective of Benak Trail Run Sri Aman is to promote Sri Aman Tidal Bore Festival. th SERIAN RAFTING CHALLENGE A week before CNY Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, Ireland and South Africa. KARNIVAL SARAWAKIANA The 11 Miri City International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament is an event jointly Runners will experiences the ambience of running along through villages, jungle trail and Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri Kampung Tema Mawang & Kampung Dayak PASAR GONG XI BAZAAR Office & Persatuan Berbasikal Sarawak organized by the Miri Anglers Club and Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sri Aman Town. The categories are 10KM challenge and 5KM fun run. It’s is definitely Jalan High Street & Jalan Raja, Miri 082-671105 082-671042 The carnival aims to showcase the roles of Pustaka as the intellectual centre that Sports Sarawak, Maritim Malaysia, Jabatan Perikanan Laut Sarawak and Miri City This annual event is held starting in the year 2011. The rafting challenge starts at a different running experience. provides long-life learning experience through history, cultures and arts. It also helps the Council. Kampung Tema Mawang, all along the Kayan River up to Kampung Tebakang Dayak. Public Works Department Sri Aman This is an annual event which takes place a week before the celebration of the Chinese Other activities held during this event are Beauty Pageant (Ratu Bilanting), karaoke New Year eve. During the time, various performances such as lion dance, dragon dance youngsters to better understand the history of Sarawak which could be used for their Miri Anglers Club 083-322181 083-320031 th future reference. contest, exhibitions and sales, lucky draw and telematch. and cultural performances are also a regular schedule during the nights putting up a 30 017-802 9002 show on Kingsway. Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri Council 082-874154 082-874799 FISHING SAFARI 085-422525 085-414444 nd th th Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce Sarikei Town 22 24 -28 085-432570 085-419866 13TH ASIA PACIFIC ORCHID Experience the thrills of catching the marine life of fishes and prawns in the river of SBC BIODIVERSITY DAY th th th th Sarikei. Blessed with untouched reserved mangrove, Batang Rajang and Sungai Nyelong 26 -28 Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, Semenggoh 5 -11 CONFERENCE (APOC) 2019 th rd still blossoms with the beauty of nature. Indeed, it is a perfect fishing spot that can As part of the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre’s (SBC) awareness and appreciation RAINFOREST Borneo Convention Centre Kuching 28 Feb-3 Mar captivate the anglers, especially with the abundant species of fishes. SARAWAK HARVEST & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL programme, SBC organize its Biodiversity Day annually. This is done in conjunction with MIRI AFROLATIN Sarawak Cultural Village the International Day for Biological Diversity which is observed worldwide on 22nd May FRINGE APOC’s objective is to achieve an international cooperation for trend in development and conservation of orchids in the Asia Pacific Region. An array of interactive programs have Sarikei District Office There will be many activities organised throughout the three-day event. The highlights each year. This event features research and development work that is carried out under been lined up for the APOC 13 which include conference, various orchid competitions, FIESTA 084-651299 084-651012 of the festival includes an outdoor setting musical drama based on the Bisaya Folklore; the state government initiatives. FESTIVAL (RFF) Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club exhibition, horticulture, agriculture, and food bazaars, APOC quiz, children drawing / Miss Cultural Harvest Festival; Tribal Ironman competition; Sarawak Ethnic Kitchen Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Kuching, Sarawak colouring competition, musical bands, orchid run and many more. Miri AfroLatin Fiesta is designed as an Culinary Challenge; Sape’ Concert and workshop and many more. 082-610610 082-611535 Presented in the heart of Kuching, opportunity for people to incorporate 04 April the festival’s slate is an eclectic Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara Sarawak Cultural Village 082-449802 082-446414 physical health into their lifestyles through 082-846108 082-846988 Whole month of May and vibrant mix of dance, music, the medium of dance. Dancing promotes MIRI MAY FEST photography, design, crafts and better physical and mental wellbeing. PESTA multimedia performance art. Sebuyau Town Various locations, Miri Based on this in mind, we bring this Joe Sidek Productions Various entertainments, programs, promotion sales, sports, cultural, recreational, social international dance festival to Miri for the A 3-days festival that is held once in two years. The main attraction is Sebuyau Regatta. 04-261 6308 04-261 6305 benefit of the community. The festival also featuring activities such as Bermukun, Bergendang, battle of the band, th activities will be organized by government agencies, NGOs, social clubs and commercial singing competition, Ratu Sebuyau, foods/fruits fest and many more. 27 houses at various locations in Miri. Miri City Council is the main coordinator and La Danza Studio Miri TH 8 INTERNATIONAL promoter of Miri May Fest. th th 016-637 0085 085-657516 Sebuyau District Office 12 -14 083-467121 BORNEAN FROG Miri City Council RAINFOREST WORLD 085-433501 085-435602 RACE MUSIC FESTIVAL 03 March BUNGAI BEACH FESTIVAL / Samajaya Nature Reserve, Kuching (RWMF) 06 JUNE Sarawak Cultural Village PELIAU GAMAN CHALLENGE The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) Bekenu/Lambir, Miri SUBIS CHALLENGE 2019 TANJUNG MANIS FISHING SAFARI is a 3- days celebration of world music with The event draws public attention to the frogs of Borneo, and target children for th th Participating yachts from all over Bekenu, Miri Bungai Beach is located approximately 40KM from Miri city. The beach boasts a long Tanjung Manis New Township Express Terminal performers from all over the world. Activities programmes on nature conservation. It includes talks on amphibian biology and 26 -28 the world. This regatta is a good white sandy beach with a gentle slope and is a secret paradise for those who love beautiful include day time mini sessions, night main stage Subis Cycling Challenge is an annual activity for Subis District. The aim of this activity is conservation, exhibition of frog photographs, and the finale will be a frog-spotting race Held since 2004, this event is open to all Malaysian aged 18 and above for either coastal or BORNEO opportunity for the locals to display sunset scenery. Bungai Beach Festival aimed to promote Bungai Beach as a must visit concerts, wellness program, children workshops, to promote Subis District as a sport tourism destination in Northern Sarawak. at participating outlets in a designated mall, where participants try to spot the most deep sea category. The fishing safari is aimed at promoting Sarawak central region as an their talents and interest in yacht tourism spot and to boost the socio- economy of the local people. art and craft bazaar, food and village mart and INTERNATIONAL number of frog species, represented by hidden images. eco-tourism centre. Cash prizes and trophies await the winners. Other activities include racing. Subis District Council cooking competition, karaoke, trade fair and many others. fringe events. Join us at the 22nd edition! SAILING CHALLENGE 085-719018 085-719527 Subis District Office UNIMAS Office Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation Sarawak Tourism Board 085-719018 085-719527 082-582996 082-583004 Marina Bay, Miri 085-411841 085-411841 082-473000 082-442691 082-423600 082-416700