WORLD HARVEST FESTIVAL 2011 IN CONJUNCTION WITH GAWAI
The World Harvest Festival 2011 (WHF 2011) in conjunction with Gawai, is an ethnic festival which is one of the highlights of the Gawai Dayak celebrations. In its 7th year, WHF is not only synonymous with the festivities of the Dayaks, but has come to encompass the other ethnic groups in Sarawak as well as the tourists, to help reflect the true 1 Malaysia spirit of the people. The event is once again organised at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) from 28th and 29th May 2011. This ideal venue helps bring both locals and foreigners to experience together the Sarawak culture.
The WHF was established in line with the Ministry of Tourism and Heritage’s (MinTH) objective to position it as an international event on its tourism calendar. The WHF provides the opportunity for the non-Dayaks to understand the cultures, traditions and aspirations of the Dayak community, all within the event. The amount of the awareness and interest created by this festival promises the benefit for both the public sector and the tourism industry.
Among the many highlights of the WHF cultural event is the theme play held on May 28th, 2011. Last year it was based on the Orang Ulu legend, “Batang Arong & The Sky Goddess: When Love Hunts For Magic”, and this year it will be on the Bidayuh legend called “Selanting Kuning & The Dragon King”. What is unique about this theme play is that the whole Village become the stage, and the entire play promises to overwhelm the guests with surround around audio and visual splendour.
Another highlight of the festival is the ethnic beauty pageant “Miss World Harvest Festival 2011”. This beauty pageant revolves around the Bidayuh community theme. This year, fifteen beauties will vie for the coveted title. This year’s ethnic beauty pageant displays colours and vibrancy to the festival’s night. Last year’s winner of the ethnic beauty pageant was Cik Ummu Khansa Romainoor, an 18 years old Malay lass.
As always, the Harvest Festival or Gawai is celebrated on a grander scale with the participation of cultural troopes from other countries. This is evident in the International Cultural Concert, with day time workshops. This year our friends from “Nitto Rong Organization” Bangladesh and “Kumpulan Batambul Rungus Matunggong” of Sabah will be performing. A series of joint workshops by the locals and the invited troupes will be held during the 2 days festival. This is the ideal time for the visitors to have the opportunity to learn about each community’s traditions, foods and handicrafts.
For those who want to prove their manly prowess, there is the Ironman WHF 2011 competition. This is the other highlight to the festival that involves 15 finalists who need to exhibit ‘extraordinary’ strength in tackling the traditional based activities like blowpipe shooting, coconut dehusking, 50kg gunny rice lifting, wood chopping and mountain climbing.
The WHF promises to be a fun-filled event for the young and old. Bring along your loved ones and make this an affair to remember. What awaits you is a cultural extravaganza like no other. Tickets are on sale at the Sarawak Cultural Village.
Cultural Performance.
The air-conditioned theatre is where the Sarawak Cultural Village's award-winning dancers and musicians present their famous multi-cultural performances. Spectacular costumes and elegant dance routines provide an entertaining and enjoyable introduction to Sarawak's ethnic groups and their cultures. Our dance troupe brings fame to the land, creating awes and gasps from Australia to the Americas and across the globe.
Charming Orang Ulu maidens folllowing the pattern of the hornbills or the rugged Iban warrior performing the ngajat, shield in hand are to dancing the rhythm of deep gongs and rainforest musical instruments.
Come! See and feel for yourself at Sarawak Cultural Village. There are two cultural performances each day, Morning show ~ 11:30am and afternoon show ~ 4:00 pm.
Sculpture Park.
Whilst many of us are familiar with stone-age legacies such as those at Niah or Stonehenge, there is now a new, modern stone Sculpture Park right here in Sarawak! Located in the internationally acclaimed Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV), the modern stone sculptures are a legacy of the first Batu Sarawak:
International Stone Sculptors Camp held in 2003.
Under the skilful hands of a group of international and local sculptors, the native stones of Damai were given a new lease of life as they were transformed into works of art.
Furthermore, each piece of the stone art is a reflection of the sculptor's expression and perception on his/her experience and surrounding.
Indeed, the Sculpture Park adds a new dimension to the Cultural Village. To truly appreciate the myriad and varied techniques used by the sculptors, a first-hand view of this rock art is required.
Marriage Ceremonies.
People get married in hot air balloons. People get married in swimming pools. People get married on Big Bikes. It was only a matter of time before people wanted to get married at the SCV. Although there is no resident Parson or Registrar at SCV (we can arrange this for you), but we do provide a traditional wedding package.
The picture above is not a fairy tale. It is an actual wedding held in the finest traditions of one of the ethnic tribes of Sarawak. Bridal couples may celebrate in Malay, Iban, Bidayuh or Orang Ulu outfits, settings and feasts. Invite as many guests as you like too. The only thing we don't provide is the bride or groom - and they all lived happily ever after.
The ritual and costumes adopted in each of the four wedding packages are authentic and each has its own special charm and appeal making yours a most memorable wedding celebration!
Thinking of getting married in Sarawak Cultural Village? All you need to do is choose us and we will do the rest. With our experience team here in SCV, we can guarantee that your wedding will be a day to remember forever for you and your guests alike.
For more information, contact our sales department via email at enquiry@scv.com.my
Nur Afiqah bte Mohd Nor,
1101109038.
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