Sabah Cultural Hot Spot

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Held for the the third consecutive year, the National Department for Culture and Arts, Sabah will be organising an event entitled "Sabah Culture Hot Spot" on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2010. The event will kick off on 6 March onwards highlights will be showcased. This platform for local artisans aims to preserve the local cultural heritage, while creating appreciation and understanding amongst the multifarious races through a variety of activities.

Date: 6 March - 4 December 2010
Venue: Laman Seni, Wisma Budaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone: +6088 237051 / 237052
Fax: +6088 242052
Email: info@sabahtourism.com
Website: www.jkkn.gov.my
Organiser: Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture

1Malaysia Gong Xi Fa Cai Celebration

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1 Malaysia Gong Xi Fa Cai Celebration, the first-ever largest Chinese New Year Celebration in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah!

Join in this one-month CNY event starting from 22 January until 21 February 2010, with guaranteed lots of fun and excitement. There will be more than 100 festive & food stalls that provide a great opportunity for the visitors to shop during the festive month. The event also highlighted with competitions and a few performances featuring local and oversea artistes during the Official Grand Opening, CNY Eve Celebrity Countdown, Official Closing and lots more. Also, the visitors will be impressed with the lantern displayed in the shape of a dragon along Jalan Penampang, and enthralled by the colorful lanterns display, inside the event venue, KDCA.

Date : 22 January - 21 February 2010
Organiser : XPL Global Sdn Bhd
Venue : Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang
Contact Person : Mr MP Ling / Ms Roseline
Telephone : +6012 753 3245 / +6012 824 4868
Email Contact : info@xplglobal.com

Laman Budaya Rakyat

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The Laman Budaya Rakyat event is held every Saturday at Dataran Merdeka starting 9 January 2010. There will be perfomances, crafts, paintings, food and much more on display!

Date: 9 January - 27 November 2010
Venue: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603-2612 8315
Fax: +603-2693 5114
Website: http://www.kpkk.gov.my/lamanbudaya
Organiser: Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture