KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will showcase the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta on its 2024 Chinese New Year Ang Pao packet design this year.
Chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said the dragon, being a symbol of strength, power, and good fortune in Chinese mythology, resonates with the regatta as the dragon’s spirited energy weaves into the hearts of the rowers with every beat of the drum, pushing them to row vigorously in unison, embodying the camaraderie that the dragon represents.
“Our regatta-inspired Ang Pao design marks the seventh edition to STB’s Ang Pao series which features elements unique to Sarawak.
“We look forward to creating new and truly Sarawakian Ang Pao designs every year to make it a collectible while promoting Sarawak’s priceless biodiversity and heritage to the world,” she said in a statement.
The limited 2024 ang pao will be available for collection at STB’s visitor information centres in Kuching, Sibu and Miri from Jan 16 onwards while stocks last.
The annual regatta is an internationally recognised event which attracts local and foreign rowing teams to compete in the waters of Sarawak River.
For more information about Sarawak tourism activities, log on to Sarawak Tourism Board’s website: https://sarawaktourism.com .
