Date :July 2011
The Sabah Art Gallery features different approaches to visual art by displaying masterworks of local artistes. This annual exhibition will showcase homegrown talents through beautiful watercolour paintings.
Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery, Sabah Museum
Contact Person : Ms. Jennifer P. Linggi, Curator
Telephone : +6088 268806
Fax : +6088 210040
Email Contact : jplinggi@yahoo.co.uk / art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
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Costumes of the Islamic World
Explore the Islamic world through the form of fashion ranging from the basic everyday wear to elaborate costumes worn during weddings and other significant social rites. The motives and designs of the displayed outfits depict the function and origins of the attire.
Organiser :Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum, Sabah Museum
Contact Person :Mr. Arif Abdul Hamid
Telephone :+6088 538234
Fax :+6088 240230
Email Contact :Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my
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Malaysia Craft Promotion 2011
Date : 25 June - 04 July 2011
If you have a thing for all things arts and craft then this exhibition will definitely be your ball of yarn!
To be held at the Lintasan Deasoka in Kota Kinabalu, starting from 9:00am to 10:00pm daily between June 25 and July 4, the sixth Malaysia Handicraft Promotion, themed "Kraf Menjana Ekonomi" (Craft Generating the Economy), will slot in various activities to help step up the marketing and promotion of Malaysian handicraft domestically.
Among the programmes lined up are sale and exhibition of new products, new ethnic Sabahan batik designs display, a batik fashion show, handicraft-making demonstrations, interactive craft tutorial sessions and a cultural show.
Come and learn what you need to know about handicraft as this is truly Malaysian craft at its best!
Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, Sabah Branch
Venue : Lintasan Deasoka, Kota Kinabalu
Contact Person : Puan Rusmah
Telephone : +60 88 433 461 / 423 471
Fax : +60 88 424 491
Email Contact : rusmah@kraftangan.gov.my
Event website : http://www.karangkraf.gov.my
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Traditional Food Exhibiton
Date : 03 July 2011
Food lovers rejoice! Visitors to the Monsopiad Cultural Village can sample local delicacies and learn about the ingredients that are used to create unique dishes such as hivana (the local sashimi), bambangan (pickled wild mango) and many more.
Hinava - Sabahan local sashimi
Tuhau - Sabahan Local Pickle
Venue : Monsopiad Cultural Village
Contact Person : Mr. Awad Bajerai
Telephone : +6088 - 774337/761336 / +60 16 8469141
Fax : +6088 761680
Email Contact : info@monsopiad.com
Event Website : http://www.monsopiad.com
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Agnes Keith Day
Date : 06 July 2011
Agnes Keith Day is held to commemorate the writer of the famous non-fictional novel Land Below the Wind that made Sabah a world renowned destination of interest. The author's romantic experience with the local people, environment and culture inspired her to create this book. The general public including school children can participate in the various programmes and activities that will be lined up.
Organiser : Sabah Museum / Sandakan Municipal Council
Contact Person : Mr. Joanis Ogak (Agnes Keith House Curator) / Ms. Catherin Chua (Sandakan Municipal Council)
Telephone : +60 88 253199 / +60 89 273994
Fax : +60 88 240230 / +60 89 272112
Email Contact : Joanis.Ogak@sabah.gov.my / Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my / Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
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Nunuk Ragang Cultural Festival, Ranau
Date : 09 - 10 July 2011
This event is held at Kampung Nunuk Ragang, Ranau to mark the installation of the Huguan Siou (paramount leader) and commemorate the original settlement of the Kadazandusun community. Visitors can scour for cheap finds at the tamu (open-air market) or enjoy events such as an adventure challenge and culture performances.
Organiser : KDCA, Nunuk Ragang Cultural Festival Committee
Contact Person : Dr. Othman Minudin
Telephone : +6088 713696 / +6019 8828817
Fax : +6088 713350 / +6088 238751
Email Contact : kdchang@yahoo.com / Minudin05@hotmail.com
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Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest), Kuala Penyu
Date : 09 - 10 July 2011
The annual Sago Fest is held to highlight the district of Kuala Penyu and the many uses of the sago palm. Visitors can enjoy colourful performances by the Dusun Tatana and Bisaya communities of Kuala Penyu, sample local fruits, learn the traditional method of processing sago and stop by at the many interesting booths.
Organiser : District Office of Kuala Penyu
Contact Person : Mr. Edmund Teo (District Officer) / Mr. Abdul RahimYacob @ Rosli (Assistant District Officer)
Telephone : +6087 884715
Fax : +6087 664229
Email Contact : Edmund.Teo@sabah.gov.my
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Kota Kinabalu Food Fest
Date : 09 - 22 July 2011
Kota Kinabalu's first food festival makes its inaugural debut from 9th July 2011 (Saturday) to 22nd July 2011 (Friday). Appropriately themed "A Tasty Turn of Events", the KK Food Fest is a 2 week showcase of Food & Beverage establishments in and around Kota Kinabalu.
Organized by Malaysia's first premier online lifestyle magazine, LifeAndStyle.com.my, the crux of the KK Food Fest is to discover and promote varied dining options in our city, catering not only to dedicated gourmands, but also to those of us who are very simply foodies at heart.
The KK Food Fest encourages delicious experimenting by way of a specially designed "Festival Menu" - available only throughout the duration of the festival. Diners will be able to enjoy unique offerings from participating establishments in this first-of-its-kind event.
The KK Food Fest culminates in a Food Fest Finale which will be hosted on the final day of the festival to celebrate the diversity of our city's food heritage. This main crowd puller of the festival brings with it a fun and relaxed feel. Marry this with stellar entertainment and you've got all the ingredients for an appetizing evening to remember. Participants of the KK Food Fest include restaurants, lounges and bars attached to hotels, stand alone F&B outlets, qualified chain eateries, as well as gourmet food products and wine suppliers.
Organiser : LifeAndStyle.com.my
Telephone : +6088-719787
Fax : +6088-728387
Email Contact : kkff@lifeandstyle.com.my
Event Website : http://www.lifeandstyle.com.my/kkff
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KK JP JORAN 2011
Date : 16 July 2011
Watch avid anglers compete in the third edition of this fishing tournament that will test participants in their waterfront seaside tackling skills. This event will be held at the Medallion Jetty, Jesselton Point.
Organiser : Suria Bumiria Sdn Bhd
Venue : Jesselton Point
Contact Person : Ms. Nurlina Othman
Telephone : +6088 243708
Fax : +6088 231050
Email Contact : nurlina@bumiria.com.my
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11th Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run 2011
Date : 16 July 2011
This community-based fundraiser is the perfect avenue for a wholesome day out with family and friends. Participants can enjoy a post-run concert while savouring delectable fare sold at a variety of food stalls that will be erected. Proceeds will be donated to selected charity organisations.
Organiser : Sutera Harbour Resort
Contact Person : Communications Department
Telephone : +6088 303341
Fax : +6088 303338
Event Website : http://www.suteraharbour.com
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Music Fest 2011 at the Tip of Borneo, Kudat
Date : 16 - 17 July 2011
Embark on a musical journey at the Tip of Borneo, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau in the northern district of Kudat. Be serenaded with classical favourites and contemporary tunes as the sun sets in the horizon. You won't want to miss this unique musical experience at one of the Sabah's most breathtaking locations!
Kudat Tip of Borneo Music Festival Package:
Day Trip Package from RM125 per person
(incl. Concert Ticket, Return Transfer from KK Hotel & English speaking tour guide)
2D1N Package from RM315 per person - minimum 2 pax
(incl. Concert Ticket, Accommodation, Meals, Return transfer & English speaking tour guide)
3D2N Package from RM505 per person - minimum 2 pax
(incl. Concert Ticket, Accommodation, Meals, Return transfer & English speaking tour guide)
For further information on the packages, please contact:
Ms. Mei Yee LEE
Email: meiyee@tropicalholidaysparadise.com
Mobile: +60128289066
Ms. Sandra LIM
Email: sandra@tropicalholidaysparadise.com
Mobile: +60168269066
Ms. Theresa Karolus
Email: teresa@tropicalholidaysparadise.com
Mobile: +60178660609
Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd
Contact Person : Ms. Susan Shahira
Telephone : +6088 232121
Fax : +6088 265540
Email Contact : shahira@sabahtourism.com
Event Website : http://www.facebook.com/TropicalHolidaysParadiseKK#!/event.php?eid=248135701866933
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Pesta Kelapa (Coconut Fiest), Kudat
Date : 16 - 17 July 2011
Celebrate the multi-purpose coconut at the scenic district of Kudat. Be enchanted by the Ratu Kelapa beauty pageant, rock with the battle of bands, enjoy the host of cultural performances and join in the array of activities.
Organiser : District Office of Kudat
Contact Person : Mr. Sebastian Lim (District Officer)
Telephone : +60 88 620410
Fax : +60 88 611303
Email Contact : Sebastian.Lim@sabah.gov.my
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Asian Wetland Symposium Sabah 2011
Date : 18 - 20 July 2011
The Asian Wetland Symposium (AWS) is a series of international symposia aimed at providing a platform for active discussion on issues related to wetland conservation and the wise-use of wetland resources. It is the premier forum for management, research, education and public awareness on wetlands.
Its contribution has been recognised through Resolution IX.19 adopted at the 9th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties of the Ramsar Convention (Kampala, Uganda, 2005), which noted, "...that the Asian Wetland Symposia (AWS) held in 1992 (Japan), 2001 (Malaysia), and 2005 (India) and organized through the leadership of the Ramsar Center Japan (RCJ), a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Japan, have contributed substantively to enhancing effective regional cooperation and networking in Asia."
At the AWS in Viet Nam in June 2008, participants adopted the Hanoi Call to Action on Wetlands, which was subsequently delivered to the Ramsar COP10 held in Changwon, Republic of Korea in November the same year.
One of the mandates of the AWS Sabah is to review progress in terms of delivering the actions identified in the Hanoi Call to Action, and to develop a new declaration to be delivered to the Ramsar COP11, to be held in Romania in 2012.
Organiser : Sabah Government
Contact Person : Mr. Gerald Jetony
Telephone : +6088 424654
Fax : +6088 423363
Email Contact : Gerald.Jetony@sabah.gov.my
Event Website : http://www.awssabah.com.my
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Wonders of our Wetland (W.o.W)
Date: 19-24 July
This special art exhibition is in conjunction with the Asian Wetland Symposium and will feature
contemporary works of Sabah artists insipired by current environmental issues that affect our
wetland/mangroves as well as the efforts put into conservation ans sustainable management of these
valueable ecosystems. For a small fee, visitor can also proceed to have guided tour of the mangrove
park, enjoy bird wathing, and visit the nearby environmental education centre.
Organiser : Sabah Wetlands
Contact Person : Christianne Gonting
Telephone : +60 198811339
Email Contact : christianne.goonting@devaser.com
Event Website : www.sabahwetlands.org
Date: 19-24 July
This special art exhibition is in conjunction with the Asian Wetland Symposium and will feature
contemporary works of Sabah artists insipired by current environmental issues that affect our
wetland/mangroves as well as the efforts put into conservation ans sustainable management of these
valueable ecosystems. For a small fee, visitor can also proceed to have guided tour of the mangrove
park, enjoy bird wathing, and visit the nearby environmental education centre.
Organiser : Sabah Wetlands
Contact Person : Christianne Gonting
Telephone : +60 198811339
Email Contact : christianne.goonting@devaser.com
Event Website : www.sabahwetlands.org
Pesta Gambus, Membakut
Date: 22-24 July
One of the oldest stringed musical instrument the gambus is a
traditional lute of the Brunei-Malay community in Sabah. This
month, come join the celebration of thus age-old instrument and its
significance in the Brunei-Malay at the Pesta Gambus held at
Community Hall in Membakut town, about 90-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu city.
Enjoy gambus music performance, traditional dance and a chance to witness
how local cakes and cookies are made. Also, they will be handicraft
booth featuring handicraft-making demonstration. Another plus is the
traditional Brunei-Malay mock-wedding demonstration that will enlighten visitor
on one of the community's traditional practices. All are invited to join
in the celebration of one of Sabah's ethnic heritage!
Organiser : Mr Hazmaini Bin Hj Awang Damit
Telephone : +6016-8401758
Email Contact : pmbspusat@gmail.com
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6th Sabah International Folklore Festival 2011Date : 22 - 24 July 2011
Expand your knowledge on different cultures from across the globe while enjoying a variety of ethnic dance and musical presentations during the sixth edition of this annual festival. The highlights include the Grand Folklore Competition.
Kota Kinabalu welcomes participants from 18 countries including India,
Slovac Republic, Latvia, Namibia, Taiwan, Belgium, Estonia, Malaysia and
many other nations to the event. for another spectacular show! While is an event tocelebrate the heritage of different worlds and platform for cultural exchange, the 6th SIFF is ultimately common ground for harmony in diversity.
sumazau- traditional local dance by Kadazan tribe
Tickets are available for the Local Folkfore Competition (July 20 & 21) at RM10.00 for adult and Rm5.00 for children under 17 years old. For the International Folkdance Competition (July 23 & 24), tickets are at RM50.00 for the Premier Class, RM30.00 for adults and RM10.00 for children under 17 years old. Tickets for the Prime Show (July 22) are priced at
RM10000, RM5000, RM3000 or RM1000 per table.
Date and venue as per below
July 20 (2:30pm-4.30), Shopping Complex - Pocket show and Promotion
July 20-21 (7:00pm-10:30pm), Sabah Cultural Centre, Penampang - Local Folkfore Competition
Day-2 (Final) - Tugu Budaya *Special appearance by all participants
July 22 (7:00pm-1030pm), Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort - Prime Show
July 23-24 (7:00pm-10:30pm) Sabah Cultural Centre, Penampang - International Folkdance Competition
Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board
Contact Person : Mr. Joisin B. Romut
Telephone : +6088 259457 / +60198218718
Fax : +6088 264235
Email Contact : Joisin.Romut@sabah.gov.my / jromut@yahoo.co.uk
Event Website : http://www.sabah.gov.my/lks/page.asp?v=siffmain
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Folk Art Festival 2011
Date : 22 - 24 July 2011
This event held in conjunction with the 6th Sabah International Folklore Festival aims to introduce the State's unique visual products and talents while promoting tourism amongst the international participants.
Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery
Contact Person : Ms. Jennifer P. Linggi, Curator
Telephone : +6088 268806
Fax : +6088 210040
Email Contact : jplinggi@yahoo.co.uk / art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
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Perayaan Adau Janang Gayuh
Date : 23 - 24 July 2011
Experience the culture and tradition of the Bisaya people in Sabah at the Adau Janang Gayuh celebration! Mingle with the locals and take this opportunity to participate in exciting folk sports such as tarik kalat (kalat pulling), gasing (top spinning) and buffalo racing.
Organiser : Persatuan Bisaya Bersatu Sabah (PBBS)
Telephone : +087 222386
Fax : +087 222386
Email Contact : pbbs.ta@sabah.org.my
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Flower Festival
Date : 23 - 24 July 2011
Celebrate flower power at this unique festival that aims to showcase various flowers found within the Sabah Agriculture Park. Visitors can also add to their garden collection by purchasing flowering plants at reasonable prices.
Organiser : Sabah Agriculture Park
Venue : Sabah Agriculture Park, Tenom
Contact Person : Mr. Vermol Thomblon (Park Manager) / Mdm. Wan Masamah Wan Abedin (Marketing Officer)
Telephone : + 6087 737952 / +6088 258529
Fax : +6087 737571
Email Contact : agripark@tm.net.my
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8th Borneo Yatching Challenge (BIYC) 2011
Date: 23-24 July
The Borneo Yatching Challenge is back for the eight time! 30 teams from
New Zealand, United States, Switzerland, Great Britain, the Philippines,
and host, Malaysia, will sail from Miri,tolabuan, and finally ending the Regatta at
Kota Kinabalu. Teams are competing for the IRC, Cruising and Multihall categories
in the passage race, and later take part in the Kota Kinabalu Harbour Race.
Watch these teams race againts each other along the stretch of Tanjung Aru Beach,
starting at 10.00am and 12.00pm beginning at the area of Petagas and finishing at the
Kinabalu Yatch Club. The entire event will then close at prize-giving ceremony
dinner at hosted by Sabah Tourism Board at Sutera Harbour Marina Club.
Organiser : Sutera harbour Resort, Sabah Sailing Association, Kinabalu Yatch Club
Contact Person : Mr Zachary Mobijohn
Telephne : +6088-232121
Email Contact : zachary@sabahtourism.com
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Borneo Eco Film Festival
Date : 29 - 31 July 2011
The first ever Borneo Eco Film Festival is scheduled to be held in Sandakan at the Rainforest Discovery Centre Auditorium and BALIN Roofgarden Bistro, NAK Hotel.
Come join the celebration for free and enjoy screenings of thought-provoking and influential films from Sabah and around the world, plus musical performances by guest artistes such as Roger Wang, Amir Yussof, Angelina Perete and Hezekiah Asim.
Sign up for interactive workshops and talks to get up close and personal with environmental experts and international award-winning filmmakers including Chris Chong Chan Fui, Ikhwan Rivai and Harun Rahman. Special clinics will also be held by renowned wildlife photographer, Cede Prudente; Scubazoo; and Global Diversity Foundation community filmmakers from Kampung Buayan along with Cypriot videographer, Inanc Tekguc.
Professional and amateur filmmakers wanting a chance at the spotlight are encouraged to submit eco themed video work that will be shortlisted and showcased during the Festival. This community-service event aims to increase the public understanding of environmental issues and solutions, and inspire stimulating discussions and action by addressing critical ecological problems through the power of film and visual media.
Venue : Rainforest Discovery Centre Auditorium and BALIN Roofgarden Bistro, NAK Hotel
Contact Person : Anton
Telephone : +60 88 218315, +6012 2071044
Fax : +60 88 221594 / 89 272879
Email Contact : borneoecofilmfestival@gmail.com
Event Website : http://www.beff.co
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Hari Pahlawan
Date : 31 July 2011
This day commemorates the bravery and sacrifices made by past and present soldiers who fought for the sovereignty of the nation. Wreath-laying ceremonies will be held at local memorials including those in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.
Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall / Sandakan Municipal Council
Contact Person : Mdm. Elizabeth Borubui / Mdm. Asmail Amat
Telephone : +6088 521800 / +6089 226454
Fax : +6088 316137 / +6089 224651
Email Contact : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my / Asmail.Amat@sabah.gov.my
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