Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Pesta Bebulang and Lumba Kerbau from June 5 to 7


MIRI: A spectacular culture-based tourism event called “Pesta Bebulang and Lumba Kerbau 2008”, will be held from June 5 to 7 at Batu Danau in Limbang.

The yearly event with the theme of “Saganao, Sarunding, Sapanau” is jointly organised by Sarawak Bisaya Association (SBA) and Limbang Resident’s Office. It is expected to attract more than 10,000 people.

President of SBA, Antonio Kahti Galis said various interesting programmes had been lined up for the three-day Bisaya festival.

The participation of 100 delegates from Bisaya Sabah led by its Presiden Datuk Sri Panglima Lajim Ukim is expected to make the event more interesting.

“Pesta Bebulang and Lumba Kerbau is closely connected to the Bisaya culture. It is a good opportunity to learn about the culture of Bisayas, who are one of the minority ethnic groups in the state,” Antonio added.

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