Monday, June 08, 2009

A Cultural Village for Sabah


KOTA KINABALU: A cultural village similar to one in Sarawak will be built in Sabah to preserve and showcase the culture and tradition of various ethnic communities.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, in announcing this yesterday when officiating the national Tadau Kaamatan Open House, said the setting up of the centre will be discussed at the federal level.

He said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan had informed him during their meeting earlier that Sabah has yet to have such facility.

“Perhaps it is time for Sabah to have its own cultural village or centre. The government will discuss to ensure this project will be successfully implemented,” he said.

Completed in the late 80s, the award-winning cultural village in Sarawak acts as a living museum that depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in the state.

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