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The First Rainforest
Fringe Festival Kicks Off in Culturally Vibrant
Kuching City
Kuching, 7 July 2017: The first ever Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF) officially
opens on the 7th of July 2017 at the Old Court House, Sarawak Tourism Complex in
Kuching. A prelude to the world-famous Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF),
RFF’s exciting ten-day programme includes a spectacular fashion extravaganza
(SARAWAK: Theatre of Clothes), an entertaining musical showcase (Sada Kamek:
Music of Sarawak), various engaging art and photography exhibitions, eye-catching
mixed media art showcases, a myriad of products at the craft and vintage
market, internationally acclaimed film and documentary screenings, and various talks.
From the 7th to the 16th of July, RFF is set to attract a
deluge of visitors from all corners of the world to Sarawak to offer
them a cultural and memorable experience unlike any other.
The free-for-all festival will be officiated by YB
Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth
and Sports Sarawak. A welcome addition to the state of Sarawak’s cultural
calendar, RFF is proof that Sarawak and the city of Kuching is a truly
desirable, one-of-a-kind travel destination to both local and international
visitors.
The much-anticipated SARAWAK: Theatre of Clothes dazzles the runway at The Waterfront
Hotel on the second day of the festival. The fully booked fashion gala highlights
the region’s mastery in combining traditional and ethnic prints with modern
styles. This event features collections from trending labels and celebrated
designers Edric Ong, Ramsay Ong, Dato’ Tom Abang Saufi, Neng Kho Razali, Tanoti
and Ong Shunmugam.
The
Rainforest Fringe Festival is hosted by The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture,
Youth and Sports Sarawak, in collaboration with Sarawak Tourism Board, and the
Rainforest World Music Festival.
Other supporting partners include The Old Court House, Sarawak Tourism Complex, Sarawak Museum Department, The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching In and Out (KINO) and M-ND Media Distribution SEA. M-ND is a technology company that revolutionizes the way brands and consumers connect with each other through multi-sensory experiences. The M-ND snap-and-print devices will be placed at strategic areas within the festival grounds during the opening weekend to mainstream the festival experience in a trendy and quick way.
Other supporting partners include The Old Court House, Sarawak Tourism Complex, Sarawak Museum Department, The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching In and Out (KINO) and M-ND Media Distribution SEA. M-ND is a technology company that revolutionizes the way brands and consumers connect with each other through multi-sensory experiences. The M-ND snap-and-print devices will be placed at strategic areas within the festival grounds during the opening weekend to mainstream the festival experience in a trendy and quick way.
About Joe Sidek Productions Sdn Bhd
Joe
Sidek Productions Sdn Bhd is an events management company specialising in the
areas of Arts, Culture and Heritage. The company is the official secretariat of
George Town Festival since 2010, and has its primary role of administering and
implementation of all Festival programmes, partnerships, marketing and finance.
Other projects under JSP’s wings include Butterworth Fringe Festival, the
In-Between Arts Festival and George Town City Day celebrations and the
inaugural Rainforest Fringe Festival.
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