By Christine T
KUCHING, Oct 1: The International Dragon Boat Festival and Sarawak Regatta are set to bring 10 days of river sporting action to the Kuching waterfront from Oct 23 to Nov 1.
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the annual Sarawak Regatta remains one of the State’s major tourism highlights, with the International Dragon Boat Festival kicking off the programme before the Sarawak Regatta takes over the following weekend.
The festival will begin with the Eye-Dotting Ceremony and symbolic Paddle Presentation on Oct 23 at 3pm, to be officiated by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“This year, like in previous years, we have to limit the number of countries participating. There are just too many that want to participate.