TAWAU: The second Tawau International Cultural Festival is expected to attract between 50,000 to 70,000 visitors, and tourist and tourism players are called to play their role and promote the many places of interest in the district.
Tawau Municipal Council (TMC) president Datuk Ismail Mayakob when confirming the festival date on February 11, said this year’s festival would showcase the traditional wedding ceremony of each ethnic group apart from their unique traditional dance that would be performed by the villagers themselves and not by performers.
“There are a lot of changes this year and 25 ethnic groups have already confirmed their participation,” he said at a press conference yesterday.
Ismail said apart from the many ethnic groups in Tawau, Johore Bahru and Sarawak had also confirmed their participation, while Indonesia and Brunei had given a positive response to the invitation,” he said.
He said in the morning, there would be a showcase and sales of traditional food and the highlights would be at night in front of the TMC building.
Tawau Municipal Council (TMC) president Datuk Ismail Mayakob when confirming the festival date on February 11, said this year’s festival would showcase the traditional wedding ceremony of each ethnic group apart from their unique traditional dance that would be performed by the villagers themselves and not by performers.
“There are a lot of changes this year and 25 ethnic groups have already confirmed their participation,” he said at a press conference yesterday.
Ismail said apart from the many ethnic groups in Tawau, Johore Bahru and Sarawak had also confirmed their participation, while Indonesia and Brunei had given a positive response to the invitation,” he said.
He said in the morning, there would be a showcase and sales of traditional food and the highlights would be at night in front of the TMC building.
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The Tawau cultural festival is very interesting. Many foreigners are not aware of the culture of this region.
Could you please share more details on dates and schedule. May I request you to post updates on the festival on your blog - Thank you.
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