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KUCHING: The
Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) returns next month for its 22nd edition,
which promises to be bigger than ever.
Held at the Sarawak Cultural Village from July 12
to 14, the festival aims to attract over 20,000 visitors for three days of
music, arts and culture.
It has lined up 39 local and international acts
this year, including first-time performers from eight countries and cultures
which have never been represented before. These include the Ainu from Japan,
the Nagaland people from north India, Dayaks from west Kalimantan, Bhutan, the
Canary Islands, Estonia, Jamaica and Mauritius.
“RWMF 2019 is a not-to-be-missed festival as it
accentuates the richness of celebrating diverse music genres, cultures and
heritage.
“It also offers interactive participation in music
tutorials and arts and crafts workshops,” organiser Sarawak Tourism Board (STB)
said.
Besides the evening concerts with various bands
performing on stage, there will be day-time percussion tutorials and music
workshop, along with lifestyle and wellness sessions, crafts display and
culinary offerings.
This year’s festival will also emphasise
environmental-friendly and sustainable initiatives, including a no-plastic
ruling to encourage festival-goers to bring their own reusable water bottles.
RWMF 2019 will be preceded by the Rainforest Fringe
Festival fromJuly 5 to 12 and Borneo Jazz Festival from July 19 to 21.
For more information and pre-sale tickets, go to
rwmf.net
-thestar online.
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