Gawai Dayak Festival

Date : 1 June 2008
Venue: Sarawak
Phone: 6082 423 600
Fax: 6082 416 700
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website: www.sarawaktourism.com

Gawai Dayak is a harvest festival celebrated by the state’s indigenous people, particularly the Ibans and Bidayuhs, in their traditional costumes. Ceremonial offerings of various local traditional delicacies and ‘tuak’ (home-made rice wine) are made to the gods of rice and prosperity. This unique festivity is a ‘must-see’ occasion for local and foreign tourists alike.

Penang Bridge Marathon 2008

Date : 22 June 2008
Venue: Penang Bridge
Phone: 604 262 0202
Fax: 604 263 1020
Organiser: Penang Tourism Action Council

Take part in one of the best well-known sporting events in the country. The annual marathon will take place over the third longest bridge in the world and along the island’s scenic coastal highway.