KUCHING: The Sarawak Regatta - Kuching Waterfront Festival on Nov 11-20 will bring positive impact to the state’s tourism industry and the economy.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, said the regatta would bring great impact to Kuching and the state in general with the participation of 7,000 paddlers comprising among others 800 international paddlers from 26 teams participating in the International Dragon Boat Race category.
“The regatta will result in increase of consumption due to the presence of huge number of tourists.
This is part of our efforts to transform our economy through tourism which is a growing industry,” Abang Johari, who is also Minister of Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture told a press conference at Wisma Sultan Tengah in Petra Jaya yesterday to announce the Sarawak Regatta 2016 carrying the theme ‘The Race For Harmony’.
Abang Johari added that the state could not rely on oil and gas only, but had to diversify through tourism and other sectors.
The regatta, he added, would also provide a platform for the state to showcase its diverse culture.
Meanwhile, countries expected to take part in the International Dragon Boat Race from Nov 11 till 13 are Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and United Kingdom.
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