The Borneo Rhythms of Rimba (ROR)
Wildlife Festival is an annual, 2 day festival of creative and impactful
environmental content. Organised by the Future Alam Borneo (FAB) society from
Sandakan, Sabah, the festival platform is a not-for-profit effort, with a
vision of being a global platform for environmental ideas and innovation.
In this 4th Edition of the festival which will be held in
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, ROR2018 will
highlight Marine Environments, the pervasive impact of Plastic Waste, and the
quest for a Sustainable Planet.
Through a concept of ‘Experiential Education’, sharing
knowledge through practical, immersive and hands-on experiences within these 5
zones – Conservation
, Adventure , Creative , Music , Sustainability. We believe in making
environmental content accessible, inspiring & fun.
Engage with exhibitors from local & international CONSERVATION bodies
like Sabah
Forestry Department, Sabah Wildlife Department, HUTAN, Bornean SunBear
Conservation Centre , WWF Sabah, Sea Shepherd Asia (HK), Jane Goodall Institute
(SG), Reef Defenders, Scubazoo and many many more wildlife and
habitat conservation orgnisations.
In our ADVENTURE zone, Skytribe, (formerly Moab Monkeys) based out
of the majestic desert of Moab, Utah in the United States,a group of
professional athletes, filmmakers and high angle riggers based out of the
majestic desert of Moab, Utah in the United States will also be working with a
local eco-architect Arkitrek to
reinterpret the Bagang – a traditional anchovy fishing structure – into a place
of play, performance and conservation. Be sure to experience this exhilarating
installation.
Hang out
with friends from the global movement The
Big Canopy Campout up in the forests and take that all important
treehugging selfie! Or just fly between trees on our exhilarating zipline
experience.
Join designer Jonathan Yun Jewelry as he launches his
marine-inspired collection on our FAB Bagang in the CREATIVE zone.
If family-fun is your thing, register for our upcycling Sandcastle building
competition – featuring upcycle artist Japson Wong and The Trashpacker.
Other fun-filled
family activities includes interactive craft with creative workshops run by
Pangrok Sulap, Cracko Art Group , Borneo Bengkel, and more.
This year's SUSTAINABILITY highlights include guest
speaker Kimi Werner a decorated
spearfishing and free diving champion from Hawaii, with 2 documentary series
featuring her adventures on National Geographic Channel & Discovery
Channel. She will be sharing her life living in harmony with the planet, as
well as engage with our community group PACOS
Trust on cooking!
Jacqui Hocking, Forbes 30 under
30, a 2-time TEDx speaker, cofounder of VSStory and the Singapore Eco Film
Festival, an environmental film maker who has captured stories all over the
world, will be crossing the oceans from Singapore to share her passion for the
environment and ideas to bring conservation to the commercial world.
All the way from KL
will also be friends from Zero Waste
Malaysia & Samaph Menyampah movements, sharing how to lead a low
waste, low carbon footprint life.
Wrap up each evening
with the sounds of MUSIC in the
perfect natural setting of Sabah.
Lighting up our
stage this year will be bintangs in our night skies, Ning
Baizurah, Juwita Suwito, Rozella, Beverly Matujal, and others. A special,
first ever performance in Sabah will also be Alena
Murang who will bring her blend of sape magic to our shores.
With over 50 content
providers, spread across 2 days on the beautiful beach front venue of Nexus Resort & Spa, Karambunai, Kota
Kinabalu, FAB firmly believes the ROR experience will transform your
outlook on our planet earth; how it is both our playground and home, and needs
our urgent protection.
-AirAsia RedTix.https://airasiaredtix.com/ror2018
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