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The Borneo Jungle Beats its own Drum

June 30, 2008 on 5:36 pm | In Uncategorized |

The Borneo Jungle will come alive this July 11-13th when tens of thousands of music lovers converge for the Rainforest World Music Festival at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Malaysia.

Held against the magnificent backdrop of Mt Santubong, the festival will feature interactive musical workshops, lectures and jamming sessions during the day, with concerts during the evening. An eclectic mix of 16 bands from around the world are expected to take to the stage performing ethnic music with a range of traditional instruments.

Bands confirmed to perform include Ross Daly Quartet (Greece), Kasai Masai (Congo/UK), Hiroshi Motofuji (Japan), Oikyataan (India), Cholo Valderamma (Colombia), New Rope String Band (UK), Yakande (Gambia/Guinea), Pinikpikan (Philipppines), Adel Salameh (Palestine), Fadomorse (Portugal), Anak Jati Orchestra (Sarawak), Sarawak Cultural Village (Sarawak), and Kani’d (Sarawak).

The festival will give visitors an amazing musical and cultural experience with live music, Malaysian foods, drinks and crafts, all amongst the lush greenery of the Sarawak Cultural Village which is spread across 17 acres at the foothills of Mount Santubong, 35km from Sarawak’s capital Kuching City.

Type of Pass TICKET PRICE
Approximate NZ$

Adult aged 12 years & above

1-Day Pass $37.00
3-Days Pass $100.00

Child aged 3-12 years

1-Day Pass $19.00
3-Days Pass $40.00

The Rainforest World Music Festival is held annually, now in its 11th year, and has won a number of major travel and tourism awards.

For special packages including accommodation, transportation and festival passes visit www.adventureworld.co.nz.

For more on the festival visit the following websites.

www.tourism.govt.my
www.sarawaktourism.com
www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com