Regatta Lepa Semporna 25 - 27 Apr 2014
The Regatta Lepa is an annual event that pays homage to the lepa, a traditional single-mast sailing boat of the Sea Bajau of Semporna. A flotilla of colorful boats dot the Celebes Sea as they compete for the title of ‘Most Beautiful Lepa’. The celebration continues with various cultural performances, the Lepa Beauty Pageant, cultural performances, fireworks display as well as traditional and contemporary sports and games.
Organizer : Semporna District Office Event Venue Regatta Lepa Square, Semporna Contact Person A.M Ibnu Hj. A.K.Baba, Semporna District Officer 089 781663, 089 781518 089 781472 Amlbnu.Baba@sabah.gov.my
The Regatta Lepa is an annual event that pays homage to the lepa, a traditional single-mast sailing boat of the Sea Bajau of Semporna. A flotilla of colorful boats dot the Celebes Sea as they compete for the title of ‘Most Beautiful Lepa’. The celebration continues with various cultural performances, the Lepa Beauty Pageant, cultural performances, fireworks display as well as traditional and contemporary sports and games.
Organizer : Semporna District Office Event Venue Regatta Lepa Square, Semporna Contact Person A.M Ibnu Hj. A.K.Baba, Semporna District Officer 089 781663, 089 781518 089 781472 Amlbnu.Baba@sabah.gov.my
Traditional Mock Wedding and Traditional Food Tasting 26 April 2014
Witness the traditions, customs and rituals of a traditional Kadazandusun wedding at the Monsopiad Cultural Village in Penampang. The highlight of the ceremony is the ‘Miohon Pinisi’, a sacred ritual usually conducted by a high priestess or elder. As in any wedding, a grand feast is served and merry-making follows suit.
Organizer : Monsopiad Cultural Village Contact Person Nadia Aima Holland 088 774337 088 761680 info@monsopiad.com
Witness the traditions, customs and rituals of a traditional Kadazandusun wedding at the Monsopiad Cultural Village in Penampang. The highlight of the ceremony is the ‘Miohon Pinisi’, a sacred ritual usually conducted by a high priestess or elder. As in any wedding, a grand feast is served and merry-making follows suit.
Organizer : Monsopiad Cultural Village Contact Person Nadia Aima Holland 088 774337 088 761680 info@monsopiad.com
KK Food & Bakery Bake Fiesta 2014 26 - 27 Apr 2014
Kicking off 2014 with a food fiesta! KK Food & Bakery Bake Fiesta is a celebration by more than 8 categories of food related company such as cafes, baker outlets, wine gourmet and many more. Grab the chance to taste some mouth watering food samples during this fiesta and of course some irresistible offers. It will not be a fiesta without fun and games! Games such as "Guess the weight of the cake" Virtual Coooking" and many more will be happening at this fiesta! Note : Free Entrance for Public
Organizer : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Event Venue Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Contact Person 014 957 5738 http://kkfoodevent.wix.com
Kicking off 2014 with a food fiesta! KK Food & Bakery Bake Fiesta is a celebration by more than 8 categories of food related company such as cafes, baker outlets, wine gourmet and many more. Grab the chance to taste some mouth watering food samples during this fiesta and of course some irresistible offers. It will not be a fiesta without fun and games! Games such as "Guess the weight of the cake" Virtual Coooking" and many more will be happening at this fiesta! Note : Free Entrance for Public
Organizer : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Event Venue Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Contact Person 014 957 5738 http://kkfoodevent.wix.com
Sabah Fest 2014 – A Cultural Extravanganza 2 - 4 May 2014
This Prelude to the statewide Harvest Festival celebration is a superbly entertaining cultural extravanganza that incorporates dance, music, fashion, food and more. Sabah Fest 2014 presents a wonderful blend of cultural and natural heritage that is richly embedded in folklore.
Organizer : Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Contact Person Susan Shahira 088 232121 088 265540 shahira@sabahtourism.com sabahfest.com
This Prelude to the statewide Harvest Festival celebration is a superbly entertaining cultural extravanganza that incorporates dance, music, fashion, food and more. Sabah Fest 2014 presents a wonderful blend of cultural and natural heritage that is richly embedded in folklore.
Organizer : Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Contact Person Susan Shahira 088 232121 088 265540 shahira@sabahtourism.com sabahfest.com
7th Borneo International Marathon (BIM) 4 May 2014
The Borneo International Marathon is held along the scenic coastal roads of Kota Kinabalu with three distances - 10km, 21km and 42km. This will be the 7th edition of the BIM, also dubbed, “The Beautiful Run’.
Organizer : Kinabalu Running Club Contact Person Marjie Angus - Race Secretariat 088 218833 088 218833 info@borneomarathon.com borneomarathon.com
The Borneo International Marathon is held along the scenic coastal roads of Kota Kinabalu with three distances - 10km, 21km and 42km. This will be the 7th edition of the BIM, also dubbed, “The Beautiful Run’.
Organizer : Kinabalu Running Club Contact Person Marjie Angus - Race Secretariat 088 218833 088 218833 info@borneomarathon.com borneomarathon.com
Tuaran District & Tamparuli Sub-District Office Harvest Festival Celebration 7 May 2014
The district of Tamparuli and Tuaran celebrate the Harvest Festival with own line-up of exciting events and the crowning of the Harvest Beauty Queen (Unduk Ngadau).
Organizer :Tuaran District Office & Tamparuli Sub-District Office Event Venue Tun Hamdan Tamparuli Community Hall Contact Person Celestinus Lawanding, ADO Tamparuli 088 782870, 088 782871
The district of Tamparuli and Tuaran celebrate the Harvest Festival with own line-up of exciting events and the crowning of the Harvest Beauty Queen (Unduk Ngadau).
Organizer :Tuaran District Office & Tamparuli Sub-District Office Event Venue Tun Hamdan Tamparuli Community Hall Contact Person Celestinus Lawanding, ADO Tamparuli 088 782870, 088 782871
Pitas Bengkoka Festival 2014 9 - 11 May 2014
A colorful event held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival to showcase Pitas and its attractions. Various events will be held such as sea sports, a decorative boat competition, agriculture and commercial expos, and crowning of the Unduk Ngadau or Harvest Festival Queen. With the co-operation of the Seafood Fisheries Departmen, seafood lovers can delve into a wide array of fresh seafood.
Organizer : District Office of Pitas Event Venue Bengkoka Square, Pitas Contact Person Mr. Sapdin Ibrahim, District Officer 088 615760 088 615521 Sapdin.Ibrahim@sabah.gov.my
A colorful event held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival to showcase Pitas and its attractions. Various events will be held such as sea sports, a decorative boat competition, agriculture and commercial expos, and crowning of the Unduk Ngadau or Harvest Festival Queen. With the co-operation of the Seafood Fisheries Departmen, seafood lovers can delve into a wide array of fresh seafood.
Organizer : District Office of Pitas Event Venue Bengkoka Square, Pitas Contact Person Mr. Sapdin Ibrahim, District Officer 088 615760 088 615521 Sapdin.Ibrahim@sabah.gov.my
Mabul World Turtle Day 2014 12 - 15 May 2014
Calling all sea turtle enthusiasts! Come volunteer during this unique sea turtle outreach programme in Mabul by being turtle spotters for the dive team and research assistants.
Organizer : Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) of UMS, Uncle Chang’s Resort Mabul , The Borneo Connections Sdn Bhd, 1Borneo Ballroom Sdn Bhd Event Venue Uncle Chang’s Resort, Mabul Island Contact Person Christine Perroud – Secretariat 088 485556 088 485558 mabulworldturtleday@gmail.com
Calling all sea turtle enthusiasts! Come volunteer during this unique sea turtle outreach programme in Mabul by being turtle spotters for the dive team and research assistants.
Organizer : Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) of UMS, Uncle Chang’s Resort Mabul , The Borneo Connections Sdn Bhd, 1Borneo Ballroom Sdn Bhd Event Venue Uncle Chang’s Resort, Mabul Island Contact Person Christine Perroud – Secretariat 088 485556 088 485558 mabulworldturtleday@gmail.com
Sandakan District Harvest Festival Celebration 17 May 2014
The Kadazandusun-Murut communities celebrate the Harvest Festival in Sandakan. Get into the Kaamatan mood by joining the people of Sandakan with various cultural highlights such as the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Queen beauty pageant) and Sugandoi (singing competition). The winners in both events will represent the district of Sandakan at the state-level Kaamatan Festival in Kota Kinabalu on 31 May.
Organizer : Sandakan Municipal Council Event Venue Sandakan Community Hall Contact Person Farizal Setoh 089 224026 089 213452 Farizal.Setoh@sabah.gov.my
The Kadazandusun-Murut communities celebrate the Harvest Festival in Sandakan. Get into the Kaamatan mood by joining the people of Sandakan with various cultural highlights such as the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Queen beauty pageant) and Sugandoi (singing competition). The winners in both events will represent the district of Sandakan at the state-level Kaamatan Festival in Kota Kinabalu on 31 May.
Organizer : Sandakan Municipal Council Event Venue Sandakan Community Hall Contact Person Farizal Setoh 089 224026 089 213452 Farizal.Setoh@sabah.gov.my
World Museum Day 18 May 2014
18th May has been designated as World Museum Day by the International Council of Museums-Museums (ICOM). On this historic date, a variety of traditional arts and cultural performances, demonstrations and exhibitions will be held in the Sabah Museum. The annual event is focused on museums as centers of propagating and communicating the preservation and conservation of our common heritage. It recognises the role of museums worldwide in enhancing heritage awareness and social identity. Visitors and families are invited to take this opportunity to experience, enjoy and learn our culture. Entrance is free on this day.
Organizer : Sabah Museum Contact Person Mr. Baslee Nurajim 088 253199, 088 225033 088 240230 Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my
18th May has been designated as World Museum Day by the International Council of Museums-Museums (ICOM). On this historic date, a variety of traditional arts and cultural performances, demonstrations and exhibitions will be held in the Sabah Museum. The annual event is focused on museums as centers of propagating and communicating the preservation and conservation of our common heritage. It recognises the role of museums worldwide in enhancing heritage awareness and social identity. Visitors and families are invited to take this opportunity to experience, enjoy and learn our culture. Entrance is free on this day.
Organizer : Sabah Museum Contact Person Mr. Baslee Nurajim 088 253199, 088 225033 088 240230 Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my
Magavau Ceremony 24 May 2014
The Magavau is a ceremony ritual performed by the Bobohizans (high priestess) whose task is to search and salvage the lost Bambaazon (rice spirit) who are hurt or separated from the main mystical body. The ceremony goes hand in hand with the Kaamatan Festival and should not be missed, happening the Monsopiad Cultural Village
Organizer Monsopiad Cultural Village Contact Person Nadia Aima Holland 088 774337 088 761680 info@sabahtourism.com
The Magavau is a ceremony ritual performed by the Bobohizans (high priestess) whose task is to search and salvage the lost Bambaazon (rice spirit) who are hurt or separated from the main mystical body. The ceremony goes hand in hand with the Kaamatan Festival and should not be missed, happening the Monsopiad Cultural Village
Organizer Monsopiad Cultural Village Contact Person Nadia Aima Holland 088 774337 088 761680 info@sabahtourism.com
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