Mini Bird Race 2009

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Introduction
The Mini Bird Race returns for the 2nd time with more activities and plenty of fun. The Mini Bird Race 2009 is jointly organised by Borneo Highlands Resort together with Malaysian Nature Society aiming to promote the love and appreciation of nature amongst the community.

What is A Bird Race?
A bird race is a “fun race” where teams of two or more compete against each other in searching, identifying, and recording as many species of birds within a stipulated time.

Date: 4 October 2009
Venue: Penrissen Range Borneo Highland Resort, Sarawak
Organiser: Malaysian Nature Society & Borneo Highlands Resorts
Website: www.borneohighlands.com.my/birdrace2009.html

Darwin-Bali PD-Langkawi Yacht Rally 2008

1 November 2008 Until 8 November 2008

Venue:ALL

Phone: 606 647 0888

Fax: 606 647 0889

Email: info@admiralmarina.com.my

Website: http://www.admiralmarina.com.my/
Organiser:Admiral Marina & Leisure Club

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival

1 November 2008 Until 30 November 2008

Savour an array of exquisite meals in this month-long festival!Touted as Malaysia's premier gastronomic event, this festival showcases Malaysia's finest restaurants and the exclusive menus they offer. It also brings to the limelight some of the world's best chefs.

Venue:ALL
Phone: 603-22284 2388/22282 8028
Fax: 603-22284 5788
Website: www.migf.com

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

1 October 2008 Until 2 October 2008

A day to rejoice after a month long fast, Muslims nationwide celebrate in colourful traditional attire, having open houses offering an array of delicious food fare and cookies. Everyone is welcomed to join in the harmonious celebration and revel in the joyous mood.

Venue:ALL

Phone: 603 2612 7600

Fax: 603 2693 5114

Email: info@heritage.gov.my

Website: http://www.heritage.gov.my/
Organiser:Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage, Malaysia

Sarawak Regatta

1 August 2008 Until 3 August 2008

The state’s expert boatmen take up their paddles to prove their prowess for the event with jet ski and kayak races to add to the fast paced action.

Venue: Kuching, Sarawak
Phone: 6082 429618
Fax: 6082 082-411045

Organiser: Kuching Resident Office

Official Opening of World Martial Arts Gallery Exhibition

Date : Jul 12, 2008

Venue : Kuching, Sarawak
Organiser : Nanyang Wushu Federation of Sarawak

Rainforest World Music Festival

11 July 2008 Until 13 July 2008

Musicians from around the world gather to perform diverse ethnic music in a living museum known as Sarawak Culture Village. The festival is set to bring ardent fans of music from all corners of the world.

Venue:Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak

Phone: 6082 423 600

Fax: 6082 416 700

Email: pauline@sarawaktourism.com

Website: http://www.sarawaktourism.com/
Organiser:Sarawak Tourism Board

Borneo Highlands Nature Challenge 2008

4 - 6 July 2008

Venue : Borneo Highands Resort, Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak
Organiser : Borneo Highlands Resort Kuching Sales Office

SRDC Hari Gawai Open House

7 June 2008

Venue : Multipurpose Hall SRDC Sibu Jaya, Sibu, Sarawak
Organiser : Sibu Rural Council
Phone : +6084-336077
Fax : +6084-324694

Pesta Babulang 2008 (Pesta Lumba Kerbau)

7 June 2008

Venue : Limbang, Sarawak
Organiser : Pesta Babulang Sarawak Bisaya Association
Contact : Antonio Kathy Galis
Phone : +6085-433503 / 433504 / +6019-8852705

19th World Church Music Conference

2 - 6 June 2008

Venue : Crown Plaza Riverside, Kuching, Sarawak
Organiser : Kuching Church Music Association
Contact : Mr Lawrence Ngu
Phone : +6016 8880813 / +6082-334775
Fax : +6082-344775
Email : kcmacom@gmail.com

Gawai Dayak Festival

1st June 2008

Venue : Throughout Sarawak
Organiser : Sarawak Tourism Board
Phone : +608 2423 600
Fax : +608 2416 700
Email : stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website : http://www.sarawaktourism.com/

A harvest festival celebrated by the state's indigenous people, particularly the Ibans and Dayaks, in their traditional costumes. It features ceremonial offerings of various local traditional delicacies and tuak - home made rice wine, to the gods of rice and prosperity. This unique festivity is a must see for local and foreign tourists alike.

Pesta Lun Bawang (Irau Aco Lun Bawang)

1 - 3 June 2008

Venue: Lawas, Sarawak
Organiser: Sarawak Lun Bawang Association
Contact: Robin Lusong / Mr Jerry Siran / Mr Abai Taie
Phone: +6019-8859455 / +6019-8154557 / +6013-8385773
Email: jerry.siranlangan@shell.com / abaiet@sarawaknet.gov.my

Borneo Cultural Festival

27 June 2008 Until 5 July 2008

Experience the unique cultural contributions of the various ethnic groups from around the region, as they converge in Sibu for a weeklong celebration of song and dance at the Sibu Town Square.Besides the local overwhelming response, this festival also attracted tourists mainly from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, as well as other nearby countries.

Venue:Sibu, Sarawak
Phone: +60 (0)82 423600
Fax: +60 (0)82 416700
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website: http://www.sarawaktourism.com/

Miri International Jazz Festival 2008

9 May 2008 Until 10 May 2008

The two day event will showcase great international jazz performances in the intimacy of the Pavilion, set against the backdrop of tropical seaside & distant calls of the mighty rainforest. Be there to experience it.

Venue:Miri, Sarawak
Phone: 6085 434 181
Fax: 6085 434 179
Email: info@mirijazzfestival.com
Website: http://www.mirijazzfestival.com/
Organiser:Secretariat of Miri Jazz Festival

30 June - 7 July 2007 - Borneo Cultural Festival

30 June 2007 Until 7 July 2007

Venue:Sibu Town Square, Sarawak
Phone: 6082-423 600
Fax: 6082-416 700
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website: http://www.sarawaktourism.com/
Organiser:Sarawak Tourism Board

16 June 2007 - World Harvest Festival 2007 & Gawai Dayak Sarawak

16 June 2007 Until 16 June 2007

Dayak communities in Sarawak celebrated Hari Gawai to mark the end of a successful harvesting season. This unique festival is shared with neighbouring rice producing counterpart such as Sabah and Kedah in Malaysia as well as Taiwan, Combodia, Indonesia, India, China, Japan, Thailand, Laos and the Philippines. These countries will feature their respective harvest celebrations at the event.

Venue:Sarawak
Phone: +6082-423 600
Fax: +6082-416 700
Email: mailto:stb@sarawaktourism.com
Organiser:Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage Malaysia

26 May - 2 June 2007 - World Harvest Festival 2007 & Gawai Dayak

26 May 2007 Until 2 June 2007

The Dayak communities in Sarawak celebrate Hari Gawai to mark the end of a succesful harvesting season. this unique festival is shared with neighbouring rice producing counterparts such as Sabah and Kedah in Malaysia as well as Taiwan, Cambodia, indonesia, India, China, Japan, Thailand, Laos and the Philippines. These countries will feature their respective harvest celebrations at the event.

Venue:Sarawak
Phone: 6082-423 600
Fax: 6082-416 700
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website: http://www.sarawaktourism.com/

11 - 12 May 2007 - MIRI International Jazz Festival 2007

11 May 2007 Until 12 May 2007

This international jazz music festival beckons visitors and tourists to Miri and the nothern Sarawak region for a rewarding and full-filled time. People from all aparts of the world will have a glimpse of the peaceful lifestyle at Miri Resort City.

Venue:Miri, Sarawak
Phone: 6082-429 681
Fax: 6082-411 045
Organiser:Sarawak Tourism Action Council

21 April 2007 - 22 April 2007 - Mukah Kaul Festival

21 April 2007 Until 22 April 2007

This festival is celebrated by the Melanau community as thanksgiving to spirits of sea for a bountiful catch. A highlight is the daredevil jump from a 20-feet giant swing or 'tibou'.Traditional dances and games as well as beautifully decorated fisihing boats are other major attractions of the festival.

Venue:Kala Dana Beach , Mukah, Sarawak
Organiser:Sarawak Tourism Action Council
Phone: +6082-429 681
Fax: +6082-411 045
Email: mtpn@sarawaktourism.com