KUCHING, Oct 23: Thousands of international visitors are adding to Kuching’s festive buzz as 2,450 paddlers from 22 countries compete in the 12th Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta, held alongside the Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026.
The regatta was officiated today by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah on behalf of Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, with Perlis Chief Minister Abu Bakar Hamzah also present at the ceremony.
The competition runs from October 23 to 25 as part of the 10-day Sarawak Regatta-Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026, which brings together sporting competition, cultural performances, handicrafts and local business activities.
