Gawai Carnival REDEEMS set to attract 50,000

KUCHING: This year's Gawai Carnival REDEEMS (GCR) 2009 is set to attract some 50,000 people, both locals and foreigners, now that the event has become popular after being held for four consecutive years.

Association of Research and Development Movement of Singai Sarawak (REDEEMS) President, Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie, who is the Organising Chairman for the GCR 2009, said that the occasion would be more grand this year with lots of activities being lined up.

Speaking to reporters at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) lobby, during the recess for the DUN proceedings yesterday, he said that the GCR 2009 will be held as one of the closing events of the 45 years of Sarawak?s Progress in Malaysia.

"Last year's carnival opening was officiated by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. For this year, the opening will be graced by Chief Minister Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud," he said.

He said that the celebration this time will be grander and merrier as compared to previous ones and, therefore, more visitors could be expected. Furthermore, he added, the GCR could be considered to be the prelude to the World Rainforest Music Festival (WRMF) to be held at the Sarawak Cultural Village a week later. The GCR 2009 will be held from July 2 to 5.

Nansian said that the event would certainly be a crowd puller because of its uniqueness where it will witness many interesting events which include authentic Bidayuh culture and tradition, showcasing rituals, food, drinks, crafts, music and sports of the community, as well as modern sports and games involving the various communities from within the state.

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