KUCHING: The Padawan Fair this year will
begin this Friday (20 June) at the Batu Kawah New Township here.
Minister of Local Government and Community
Development Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh is expected to officiate at the opening
ceremony at 7.30pm.
This was disclosed by Padawan Municipal
Council (MPP) Chairman Lo Khere Chiang at a press conference held at the site
in the new township yesterday morning.
Lo informed that this year’s Padawan Fair
will be held from 20 June to 19 July.
The fair is an annual event of MPP and the
new features this year are a garden landscaping exhibition and a special
section to promote the various communities’ unique food delicacies.
“There are more than 100 stalls at this
year’s fair and some 30 of them will focus on the various food delicacies of
the Dayak, Chinese, Malay, Indian and others,” he said, adding that it is
smaller compared to the Kuching Festival but will be more creative in its
design.
Meanwhile, organising chairman Richard Kian
Hua Mudeh revealed that the fair located at the town square could accommodate
between 300 to 400 stalls selling various products.
“This year, we charge only RM250 per stall
for the whole month in order to encourage more participation from the traders
and various organisations.
“Other activities at the month-long fair
include various entertainment programmes, cultural presentations, and
performances by local and West Malaysian artistes.
“TV screens will also be installed at the
site to provide added entertainment,” he said, adding that the fair will also
include Ramadan stalls this year.
According to Richard, last year’s Padawan
Fair recorded about 2,000 to 3,000 visitors per night.
MPP Deputy Chairman Dr. Zaiedi Suhaili, who
was also present at the press conference, called on both city folks and
tourists to visit the fair, pointing that this is one way Sarawakians can
showcase their unity and harmony to the world.
Also present were assistant organising
chairman Lee Sin Fah, other councillors, and representatives from Embun Kiara
Sdn Bhd which is the event manager.
Sarawak Tribune
Date Posted : Thursday 19-Jun-2014
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