May 7, 2008

RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008

Held against the magnificent backdrop of Sarawak’s Mount Santubong, the Rainforest World Music Festival is one of the state’s most popular and renowned events that never failed to perform to sell-out crowds since its introduction in 1997.

For three-days of tuneful bliss, world music performers from the world converge at the Sarawak Cultural Village to strut their musical prowess to tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans flooding the venue.

Again, this year is expected to offer yet another spectacular show. Performers that have to date confirmed their participation are:

  1. • Ross Daly Quartet (Greece)
  2. • Kasai Masai (Congo/UK)
  3. • Hiroshi Motofuji (Japan)
  4. • Oikyataan (India)
  5. • Cholo Valderamma (Colombia)
  6. • New Rope String Band (UK)
  7. • Yakande (Gambia/Guinea)
  8. • Pinikpikan (Philipppines)
  9. • Adel Salameh (Palestine)
  10. • Fadomorse (Portugal)
  11. • Anak Jati Orchestra (Sarawak)
  12. • Sarawak Cultural Village (Sarawak)
  13. • Kani'd (Sarawak)

Event Rainforest World Music Festival 2008
Venue Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching
Date 11 – 13 July 2008
Time 10.00am – 1.00am

As the Festival is without a doubt one of the biggest attractions, it is best that tickets are secured as early as possible to avoid missing out on the action. Prices are as follows:


TICKET PRICE

 

 

 

 

Type of Pass

 Adult (RM) aged 12 years & above

 Child (RM) aged 3-12 years

 1-Day Pass

 RM90

 RM45

 3-Days Pass

 RM250

 RM100

 

For ticket enquiries, please contact:

Visitor Information Centre (Kuching Branch)
Sarawak Tourism Complex
Jalan Tun Abang Hj. Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: +60 (0)82-410944, +60 (0)82-410942
Fax: +60 (0)82 256301

Visitor Information Centre (Miri Branch)
Lot 452, Jalan Melayu, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel:+60 (0)85-434180, 434181
Fax: +60 (0)85-434179

Visitor Information Centre (Sibu Branch)
No.32, Jalan Tukang Besi, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel:+60 (0)84-340980
Fax: +60 (0)84-341280

Special hassle-free packages, inclusive of accommodation, transportation and festival tickets have been put together for the convenience for first-time visitors. For this, please see attached.

The Rainforest World Music Festival 2008 is one of the components of events held in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year campaign.
For more information, please contact:

Sarawak Tourism Board
6th & 7th Floor, Yayasan Sarawak Building
Jalan Masjid, 93400 Kuching
Sarawak, Malaysia
Phone : +6082-423600
Fax : +6082-416700
Email : sarren@sarawaktourism.com
Website : www.sarawaktourism.com
Festival Website: www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com

Prepared by SMASCOM INTEGRATED PR SDN BHD. For more information, please contact: T:+603-71189933 F:+603-71182222

Borneo Mainland Travel & Tours

Special Festival Packages
5 Days 4 Nights Rainforest World Music Festival 08 (Min. 2 pax)
Day 1 - 10th July 08 Thursday 
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kuching International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Optional tour available. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2 - 11th July 08 Friday
(Breakfast provided)  Visit Sarawak Cultural Village, the venue for the Music Festival to participate in the Rainforest World Music Festival - workshops in the afternoon and musical presentations in the evening. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3 - 12th July 08 Saturday
(Breakfast provided)  Enjoy the Rainforest World Music Festival - workshops in the afternoon and musical presentations in the evening. Overnight in hotel.
Day 4 - 13th July 08 Sunday
(Breakfast provided)  Enjoy the Rainforest World Music Festival - workshops in the afternoon and musical presentations in the evening. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5 - 14th July 08 Monday
(Breakfast provided)  Transfer to airport for departure. Note: Excludes return transportation to the Rainforest Music Festival venue, optional tours.

Includes:
'4 night accommodation + breakfast', 3-day pass to attend the Rainforest World Music Festival, return airport transfers.


Hotels

Adult's Rate

Single

Twin ( Per person)

Meals

Camp Permai Resort - 3 person per room

-

RM965.00

Brunch & Dinner

Damai Puri Resort & Spa - Deluxe

RM2230.00

RM1345.00

Breakfast

Hilton Kuching - Standard

RM1750.00

RM1145.00

Breakfast

Holiday Inn Kuching - Deluxe

RM2090.00

RM1290.00

Breakfast

Merdeka Palace Hotel - Standard

RM1460.00

RM975.00

Breakfast

NOTE: No Triple Rates for ALL Hotels Except Camp Permai Cabin ( 2 rooms per cabin) Child without bed will be 50% of adult ( share with 2 adults per room) Optional Tours:

  1. • Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (Kuching)
  2. • Bako National Park - Day Trip (Kuching)
  3. • Mulu Caves 2 Days 1 Nights (Miri)
  4. • Mulu Caves 3 Days 2 Nights (Miri)
For more information, contact Borneo Mainland Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd Lot 1081, 1st Floor, Jalan Merpati Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Telephone: + 6 085 433511 Fax: + 6 085 434289 E-mail: info@borneomainland.com

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