SIBU: The 10-day Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2019 kicked-off at Sibu Town Square here on Saturday night (July 20) with a myriad of interesting activities.
About one thousand people, many of whom donned traditional attire, participated in the BCF 2019 parade to mark the start of the town’s biggest colourful attraction.
The chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Datuk Tiong Thai King led the parade.
He was joined by his deputy Rogayah Jemain, members of the Malay, Melanau, Chinese and Dayak communities, SMC staff as well as visitors at the annual event.
The parade started from Chuang Corridor in Sibu Town Square Phase I and proceeded around the town areas before ending at where it began.
The participants were seen gathering at the town square as early as 5.30pm.
The Borneo Cultural Festival is a week-long celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Malay, Melanau and Chinese. Other events include trade shows, fun fair and stage shows.
This year’s BCF is held from July 18 to 27 at Sibu Town Square Phase 1 and 2.
The Sibu Town Square is within walking distance of major hotels in the town.
