MUSICAL DRAMA – RENTAP ~ THE BATTLE OF BUKIT SADOK
18th – 19th August 2023
One of the highlights of SHFF is the musical drama, which has so far received rave reviews from both the media and audiences. The obvious uniqueness that musical drama have are the fact that the stage will in live theatrical scenes.
This year musical drama entitled “Rentap ~ The Battle of Bukit Sadok” will tell the story of Rentap and his journey of becoming a well-known Iban warrior.
Sarawak cultural village has so far succeeded in staging 23 musical dramas, “Simanggeng” (1996), “Agan Tadun” (1997), “Battle Of Bukit Sadok” (1998), “Sibauk” (1999), “Coming Of The Gods” (2000), “Belawan Bureing-Hercules Of Keliman River” (2001), “Manggeng” (2002), The Legacy Of Simpang-Impang (2003), Agan Tadun Ii (2004), Wek Jongan (2005), “Rentap-Battle Of Bukit Sadok” (2006), “Belawan Burieng” (2007), “Panglima Kulow” (2008) , “Simpang Impang 2” (2009), “Batang Arong & The Sky Goddess – When Love Hunts For Magic” (2010), “Selanting Kuning & The Dragon King” (2011), The Adventure Of Keling & Kumang” (2012), “The Fish Princess: A Highlander Love Story” (2013) “Sibauk & The Magic Golden Seeds” (2014), “Kumang” (2015), “Dayang Bulan: The Moon Princess” (2016), “Tra Tra Land ~ Where Honey Sparkles” (2018) and “Dang Buncu ~ The Mystical Beauty Of Bukid Batu Barit” (2019).
TRIBAL IRONMAN CHALLENGE
19th – 20th August 2023
Tribal Ironman Challenge was first introduced in 2006 as one of the highlights of the Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival. This Ironman competition is opened to all men who are 18 years of age and above.
For this year’s competition, 15 contestants will be vying for the title of Tribal Ironman Challenge 2023. Cultural-based activities organise for the competition are mountain climbing, lifting and carrying gunny sacks weighing 50kg, blowpipe shooting and many more.
SANTUBONG INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE COMPETITION
3rd – 4th November 2023
For folk dance enthusiasts, there will be a folk dance competition on 3rd – 4th November 2023 in the SCV Theatre. This competition is open to international group and local junior group (age 12 years and below). This competition will also feature workshop at day time.
This festival was introduced and held mainly to preserve and maintain the originality and uniqueness of ethnicity from Sarawak and Malaysia in general, at both the national and international level.
Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival 2023 will take place once again at the Sarawak Cultural Village from August 18th – 20th, 2023 and November 24th – 25th, 2023 with vibrant and exciting highlights will be organised throughout this event.
One of the highlight is a Musical Drama entitled “Rentap ~ The Battle of Bukit Sadok” based on the Iban legendary; in scenes enlivened with theatrical effects in an indoor theatre. The play will evolve on the young Rentap before he became the famous warrior. This theme play will be staged on the 18th – 19th August 2023. This musical drama will be on “Live Streaming” through event website www.sarawakharvestfestival.com.my
Another of the highlights for this festival is the Tribal Ironman Challenge 2023. The competition was first introduced in 2006 as one of the highlights of the World Harvest Festival. This Ironman competition is opened to all men who are 18 years of age and above to exhibit their superhuman strength in tackling traditional based activities. Only 15 contestants are selected to go for the final round and vying for the title of Tribal Ironman Challenge 2023 which will be held from 19th – 20th August 2023 at Sarawak Cultural Village.
For this year’s festival, Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival 2023 is featuring a new highlight that is Santubong International Folk Dance Competition which will be held on 24th – 25th November 2023. The competition will also be on “Live Streaming” through event website www.sarawakharvestfestival.com.my
This competition is divided into 2 categories. First is open to International group and secondly open to local junior (age 12 year and below).
It is hoped that many people from all walks of life will enjoy the festival as it promises a glimpse of history, a taste of tradition and certainly a sight of internationally awarded performances for everyone.
So come to the Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival 2023 at the Sarawak Cultural Village on 18th – 20th August 2023 and 24th – 25th November 2023. Entrance tickets are on sale at the Sarawak Cultural Village at RM95.00 for adult and RM60.00 for children. You can buy the ticket online for 1-Day PASS and 3-Day PASS here.
For more information and booking requirements, please contact Puan Grace at 082-826108; fax at 082-846988; email at [email protected], surf the official www.sarawakharvestfestival.com.my and Facebook page Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival.
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TRIBAL IRONMAN CHALLENGE
19th – 20th August 2023
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SANTUBONG INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE COMPETITION
3rd – 4th November 2023
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MUSICAL DRAMA – RENTAP ~ THE BATTLE OF BUKIT SADOK
18th – 19th August 2023
One of the highlights of SHFF is the musical drama, which has so far received rave reviews from both the media and audiences. The obvious uniqueness that musical drama have are the fact that the stage will in live theatrical scenes.
This year musical drama entitled “Rentap ~ The Battle of Bukit Sadok” will tell the story of Rentap and his journey of becoming a well-known Iban warrior.
Sarawak cultural village has so far succeeded in staging 23 musical dramas, “Simanggeng” (1996), “Agan Tadun” (1997), “Battle Of Bukit Sadok” (1998), “Sibauk” (1999), “Coming Of The Gods” (2000), “Belawan Bureing-Hercules Of Keliman River” (2001), “Manggeng” (2002), The Legacy Of Simpang-Impang (2003), Agan Tadun Ii (2004), Wek Jongan (2005), “Rentap-Battle Of Bukit Sadok” (2006), “Belawan Burieng” (2007), “Panglima Kulow” (2008) , “Simpang Impang 2” (2009), “Batang Arong & The Sky Goddess – When Love Hunts For Magic” (2010), “Selanting Kuning & The Dragon King” (2011), The Adventure Of Keling & Kumang” (2012), “The Fish Princess: A Highlander Love Story” (2013) “Sibauk & The Magic Golden Seeds” (2014), “Kumang” (2015), “Dayang Bulan: The Moon Princess” (2016), “Tra Tra Land ~ Where Honey Sparkles” (2018) and “Dang Buncu ~ The Mystical Beauty Of Bukid Batu Barit” (2019).
TRIBAL IRONMAN CHALLENGE
19th – 20th August 2023
Tribal Ironman Challenge was first introduced in 2006 as one of the highlights of the Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival. This Ironman competition is opened to all men who are 18 years of age and above.
For this year’s competition, 15 contestants will be vying for the title of Tribal Ironman Challenge 2023. Cultural-based activities organise for the competition are mountain climbing, lifting and carrying gunny sacks weighing 50kg, blowpipe shooting and many more.
SANTUBONG INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE COMPETITION
3rd – 4th November 2023
For folk dance enthusiasts, there will be a folk dance competition on 3rd – 4th November 2023 in the SCV Theatre. This competition is open to international group and local junior group (age 12 years and below). This competition will also feature workshop at day time.
This festival was introduced and held mainly to preserve and maintain the originality and uniqueness of ethnicity from Sarawak and Malaysia in general, at both the national and international level.
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Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival 2023 will take place once again at the Sarawak Cultural Village from August 18th – 20th, 2023 and November 24th – 25th, 2023 with vibrant and exciting highlights will be organised throughout this event.
One of the highlight is a Musical Drama entitled “Rentap ~ The Battle of Bukit Sadok” based on the Iban legendary; in scenes enlivened with theatrical effects in an indoor theatre. The play will evolve on the young Rentap before he became the famous warrior. This theme play will be staged on the 18th – 19th August 2023. This musical drama will be on “Live Streaming” through event website www.sarawakharvestfestival.com.my
Another of the highlights for this festival is the Tribal Ironman Challenge 2023. The competition was first introduced in 2006 as one of the highlights of the World Harvest Festival. This Ironman competition is opened to all men who are 18 years of age and above to exhibit their superhuman strength in tackling traditional based activities. Only 15 contestants are selected to go for the final round and vying for the title of Tribal Ironman Challenge 2023 which will be held from 19th – 20th August 2023 at Sarawak Cultural Village.
For this year’s festival, Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival 2023 is featuring a new highlight that is Santubong International Folk Dance Competition which will be held on 24th – 25th November 2023. The competition will also be on “Live Streaming” through event website www.sarawakharvestfestival.com.my
This competition is divided into 2 categories. First is open to International group and secondly open to local junior (age 12 year and below).
It is hoped that many people from all walks of life will enjoy the festival as it promises a glimpse of history, a taste of tradition and certainly a sight of internationally awarded performances for everyone.
So come to the Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival 2023 at the Sarawak Cultural Village on 18th – 20th August 2023 and 24th – 25th November 2023. Entrance tickets are on sale at the Sarawak Cultural Village at RM95.00 for adult and RM60.00 for children. You can buy the ticket online for 1-Day PASS and 3-Day PASS here.
For more information and booking requirements, please contact Puan Grace at 082-826108; fax at 082-846988; email at [email protected], surf the official www.sarawakharvestfestival.com.my and Facebook page Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival.
TRIBAL IRONMAN CHALLENGE
19th – 20th August 2023
SANTUBONG INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE COMPETITION
3rd – 4th November 2023
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