KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is a very meaningful celebration of Sarawak’s diverse culture and unity, which will be held here from today until Sunday.
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it provides an avenue to revive socio-economically and to present the state’s distinctive culture, well-preserved heritage, and colourful festivals vis-à-vis the Sarawakian way of life.
She said the event, themed “Temasya Kepelbagaian Budaya”, showcases Sarawak’s best, diverse and colourful art as well as culture and heritage.
Kuching was selected as host to celebrate its recent designation as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy.
It was a tribute to its cultural and ethnic diversity that has led to its unique offering of local delicacies which is another accolade for Malaysia’s first City of Unity.
“The protection of visitors is not only a necessary welfare measure but it is also an important one to maintain people’s confidence in resuming economic and social activities albeit the new normal.
“Rest assured that public health remains our top priority, but at the same time we need to embrace the reality to live with endemic COVID-19,” she said in a statement today.
“I urge everyone to come and support our local artistes and artisans while adhering to the strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).
“Remember to wear your mask, observe physical distancing, sanitise your hands frequently and self-test for COVID-19 before going to Citrawarna,” she said.
Nancy said visitors are required to have received booster shots and children under 12 are not permitted.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob and Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg are expected to grace the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia Gala Night on Saturday.
The four-day carnival will feature an array of exciting and engaging activities including dance, music, craft and food.
Amongst the programme line-ups include a Sape concert, Festival Gendang Sarawak, Sarawak Crafts Festival, Malaysian Textile Fashion Show and a galore of gastronomy demonstration and exhibition.
Besides the Waterfront Treasure Hunt, there will be a decorated boat parade accompanied by live music performances at night.
A motley group of artistes including Datuk Jamal Abdillah, Bob AF, Dayang Nurfaizah, Dewi Liang Seriasta, Andrewson Ngalai, Jimmy Palikat and Traditional Malaysia Orkestra will be entertaining the guests and visitors.
