Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Borneo International Kite Festival a great success


BINTULU: The Borneo International Kite Festival jointly orgnaised by Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and Bintulu Resident's Office has been described as a great success.

Jepak State Assemblyman, Datuk Haji Talip Zulpilip, said the participation from various foreign countries in this annual event demonstrated the attraction of this festival which had special appeal to kite flyers throughout the world.

He said the different kinds of kites in terms of motifs, shapes and designs also reflected the rich culture of the countries represented by the respective participants from each country.

There were 34 international participants from 14 countries taking part in the festival held at Old Bintulu Airport from August 2-9.

Talip, who was representing Chief Minister, Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, at the prize presentation ceremony cum dinner at Park City Everly Hotel last Sunday said participants of the foreign countries could play their role as 'ambassadors' to help promote Sarawak, particularly Bintulu when they went back to their own country.

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