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| Abdul Karim (right) speaking at the press conference, accompanied by Tourism Ministry principal assistant secretary of planning and development Desmond Douglas Jerukan. |
KUCHING: The state government is organising various interesting activities in conjunction with the New Year Countdown 2019 celebrations and the launch of Visit Sarawak Campaign Kuching Waterfront on Dec 31.
Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the entertainment segment will start at 5pm, where members of the public will be entertained throughout the evening until after midnight with captivating activities such as a fireworks display, musical water fountain showcase and stage performances by national and local artistes.
He said other fascinating elements like a water show, lighting up of the Darul Hana Bridge, 3D imaging and a video show from the Sarawak Tourism Board culminating with the fireworks display at the stroke of midnight are also not to be missed.
“For the convenience of the public, four big LED screens will also be erected strategically around the event area,” he told a press conference here today.
He said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Johari Openg and wife Datin Patinggi Dato Jumaa’ni Tun Tuanku Bujang and other state ministers and dignitaries will also be attending the event.
Among the top Malaysian artistes scheduled to make an appearance are Nery Aar, Shafiq Farhain while local artistes include Roxanne Lee, Firdaus, Felicia Gek, Gabriel Tan, Siti Hajar Mohiden and Nor Fauzana Wahid.
Revelers who come as early as 5pm will be entertained by experimental world music band At Adau and others such as Bello Busker, On String (country and western band), D Legacy and performers from Universiti Technology Mara Malaysia (UITM) Sarawak and Lim Kok Wing Institute of Creative Technology Sarawak.
Some 300 performers under the coordination of Sarawak Arts Council will perform both traditional and contemporary dances reflecting the harmonious multiracial people of Sarawak.
Kumpulan Genderang is also set to entertain the audience with exotic music performed with traditional instruments such as the sape, tawak and gong.
Members of the public are welcome to the event and entrance is free. -TheBorneoPost
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