Discovery Princess officially named by TV Stars

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May 4, 2022

SINGAPORE, 4 May 2022: In an imaginative ceremony hosted last Friday at the Port of Los Angeles, television stars and show hosts united as godparents and officially named Discovery Princess.

The godparents comprised of fashion designer Randy Fenoli, chef Alex Guarnaschelli, special effects designer and fabricator Adam Savage, and real estate broker and flipper extraordinaire Page Turner.

Standing together at the Retreat Pool on the open deck of Discovery Princess with the ship’s Captain Gennaro Arma, they pronounced, “We name this ship Discovery Princess. May God bless her and all who sail on her.” They then sent a giant Nebuchadnezzar-size bottle of champagne against the ship for the celebratory smash, officially welcoming Discovery Princess into the fleet of Princess Cruises, the world’s leading international cruise line and leader on the west coast.

The “Discover Our World” themed ceremony blended maritime tradition with contemporary elements, celebrating the cruise line’s exclusive, seven-year Discovery at SEA™ program – bringing the spirit of curiosity and exploration to every cruise through branded experiences like Shark Week at Sea, exclusive shore excursions and onboard activities such as the Camp Discovery youth centres and Stargazing at SEA.

“Today is a celebration to remember as our newest ship, Discovery Princess, is officially named by this talented group of experts and personalities – Randy, Alex, Adam, and Page,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “We can think of no more fitting godparents to mark this significant milestone.”

About Discovery Princess

Discovery Princess expands the cruise line’s fleet of MedallionClass ships to 15, offering elegantly appointed accommodations, world-class entertainment, gourmet dining and cocktails, extensive alfresco dining areas and expansive views from the cruise line’s largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites.

The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess was built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild sharing all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess® Sky Princess®, Majestic Princess®, Regal Princess® and Royal Princess®.

As part of the leading cruise line on the west coast, Discovery Princess debuted in Los Angeles on 27 March, sailing a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from 27 March to 24 April. After the naming ceremony in Los Angeles on 29 April, the ship will head up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle, making her the newest ship sailing in the Alaska region.

With an array of innovative new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the Princess’ largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary and indulge the senses with world-class dining options. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents mesmerizing Broadway-style production shows that can only be seen in the state-of-the-art Princess Theater, including the newest show, Spotlight Bar.

In addition, Discovery Princess delivers Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begin with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favourite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best Wi-Fi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favourite movies and shows.

Discovery Princess also offers signature Princess venues and amenities, including the Piazza, Lotus Spa, The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars, Gigi’s Pizzeria, Good Spirits at Sea Bar, Vegas-Style Casino, The Shops of Princess, Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center and Discovery at SEA™ programs.

For more information about Discovery Princess visit https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/xp-discovery-princess/

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available at http://www.princess.com/.

More time for talent search

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May 4, 2022

KUCHING, 4 May 2022: Organisers of the 17^th edition of the Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 have extended the submission deadline for the Borneo Jazz Talent Search (BJTS) to 15 May 2022.

The BJTS platform provides musicians from all over Malaysia, Brunei and Kalimantan with an opportunity to participate and compete in an open category plus categories for Jazz and DJs.

Winners of Borneo Jazz Talent Search 2022 will not only win cash prizes but will also have the opportunity to attend a MasterClass by an international band on 24 June in Miri, Sarawak, and perform during Borneo Jazz Festival Stage on 25 June.

Four prizes will be awarded, first second and third plus best original composition with cash prizes worth more than MYR10,000.

A jury panel comprising renowned international and Malaysian artists will evaluate participants based on originality, creativity, musicality, stage presence and interactivity.

Interested groups must submit a high-quality performance video of the required repertoire and duration, a written solo artist/band profile and a high-resolution photo on or before 15 May.

On 22 May, the organiser will select winners for three prizes plus one special prize.

For more information on the jazz festival visit: https://jazzborneo.com/

Vietjet reports robust Q1 performance

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May 4, 2022

HO CHI MINH CITY, 4 May 2022: Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company says it kicked off 2022 with a great performance in the first quarter of 2022, reporting a leap of 113% in pre-tax profit.

The year-on-year improvement was mainly due to the rapid recovery of passenger transport and robust cargo business, which grew by 76% and 94%, respectively, during the first quarter.

In the first quarter, Vietjet’s consolidated revenue reached USD197 million, while the after-tax profit was USD10.6 million increasing by 12% and 98% YOY, respectively.

Regarding its airline transport business, Vietjet’s revenue for 1Q was USD145 million, helping nail the after-tax profit of the parent company at USD1.7 million.

Vietnam’s aviation and tourism sectors have fully reopened since late last year to meet pent-up travel demand. During the first quarter of 2022, Vietjet resumed its entire domestic network and relaunched scheduled international services. It has operated 20,000 flights carrying more than 3 million passengers on 60 domestic and international routes.

The airline’s flights and passenger uplift in 1Q2022 already passed 50% and 55%, respectively, of the 2021 performance, marking a milestone of strong recovery post-Covid-19 pandemic. Regarding cargo transport, Vietjet has airlifted more than 12,500 tons of cargo in the first quarter of this year.

Vietjet also reports it has deployed the first of two A330s and is expected to add a third A330 later this year.

The airline also announced its 2021 audited financial statement, with the parent company reporting revenue of USD394 million and an audited post-tax profit increase by 91% over the compiled financial statement due to gains in financial activities.

Meanwhile, Vietjet’s consolidated revenue and after-tax profit in 2021 reached USD556 million and USD3.47 million, respectively. Rising costs from deferred income taxes resulted in a lower consolidated after-tax profit than in the 2021 compiled statements.

As of 31 December 2021, Vietjet’s assets totalled nearly USD2.25 billion. Its debt-to-equity ratio stayed at 0.9 while the liquidity ratio was at 1.6, which were considered good indicators in the aviation industry.

In 2021, Vietjet operated nearly 42,000 flights across its network with more than 5.4 million passengers on board. The airline has reported over 66,000 tons in cargo transport, achieving fast growth with cargo revenue, in particular, rocketing by over 200% YoY.

VietJet resumes Bali flights

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May 4, 2022

HO CHI MINH CITY, 4 May 2022: Vietjet Air resumed flights to Bali last week, ending a two-year pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and travel restrictions.

Flights to Bali launched in May 2019 and were popular with Vietnamese travellers who could fly directly to Bali without connecting with flights in Bangkok or Singapore.

Travel restrictions have been eased in Vietnam, and Indonesians can now visit the country for 30 days visa-free.

Flights operate four times weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday), departing HCMC at 0814 and arriving in Bali at 1305. Flight time is three hours and 50 minutes. The roundtrip fare starts at USD236.

Meanwhile, since the reopening of Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport on 3 February 2022, the airport has recorded 859 flights and handled 133,083 passengers.

Including the VietJet Air flights, the airport musters 10 scheduled international routes, namely Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Doha, Istanbul, Perth, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City.

VietJet Air is the 13th airline connecting Bali with cities worldwide, after Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar Asia, KLM Royal Dutch, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Qantas.

Qantas rolls out new sales platform

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May 4, 2022

SYDNEY, 4 May 2022: Qantas’ next-generation distribution platform is now available for international travel agents, unlocking capabilities for agents globally to offer more personalised customer service and access new revenue opportunities.

The Qantas Distribution Platform – built using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards – went live Monday in the UK, US and South Africa and will progressively roll out in other markets in the coming months.

The platform has been designed to enhance the service agents provide to customers with a wider range of products, including special offers for Qantas Frequent Flyers, ancillary products and dynamic commission opportunities.

It gives travel agents worldwide access to more automated processes and improved functionality across Qantas bookings, including automated refunds and ticket revalidation.

The Qantas Distribution Platform is already available in Australia and New Zealand, enabling agents to take advantage of dynamic commission opportunities and special offers for customers, such as a 20% discount on particular routes.

The rich content and new features of the Qantas Distributed Platform can be accessed via Qantas’ growing network of technology partners, already delivering Qantas NDC to agents in Australia and New Zealand.

Qantas executive manager, global sales & distribution Igor Kwiatkowski said rolling out the platform internationally would help agents worldwide better serve customers with Qantas bookings as the airline’s international network ramps up.

“Despite the significant impact of COVID over the past two years, we have continued to invest in our new distribution capabilities and are pleased to offer these to our international trade partners,” said Kwiatkowski.

“The Qantas Distribution Platform is a key part of our strategy to support agency partners with richer content, new features and revenue opportunities that help them deliver a better and more bespoke experience for customers.

“We know that customers expect an increasingly personalised, flexible and seamless experience, and we’re committed to providing travel agents around the world with the tools to offer this service.

“We will continue to roll out new capabilities and features for our agency partners as the industry evolves the service it offers travellers.”

Travel agents registered in the Qantas Channel can connect to the Qantas Distribution Platform via either an approved technology partner or by developing a direct connection to Qantas’ NDC XML Application Programme Interface (API).

Indonesia adopts cautious reopening plan

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May 3, 2022

DENPASAR, Bali, 3 May 2022: The Indonesian government increased nationalities eligible for visa-on-arrival (VOA) at the weekend as the country seeks to make it more convenient for international travellers to visit the country.

The additions to the latest VOA list are Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The 30-day visa-on-arrival facility is available at international airports in Bali, Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Manado, Makassar, Batam, Yogyakarta and Lombok, Asian Trails confirmed in its latest update for travel partners and customers. The seaports of Benoa (Bali) and in Riau Province (including Batam and Bintan) are also eligible for VOA.

The VOA fee remains IDR 500,000 (approximately USD35) and can be paid in all major currencies or credit cards upon arrival.

For nationals from nine ASEAN countries, the visa fee is waived for a 30-day stay.

Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam

Latest entry rules

Travellers must show physical or digital evidence in English that the visitor is fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure (no need for a booster shot).

Children under 18 years are exempted from this rule (previously under 12 years). They follow the same provisions for their parents or caregivers.

The traveller should download the PeduliLindungi application on one’s smartphone and fill out the e-Hac Indonesia within the application (the PeduliLindungi app is available for download on Apple and Android devices).

They must provide evidence of a negative PCR test taken in the country of origin within 48 hours of the scheduled flight departure.

Show evidence of health insurance covering Covid-19. No minimum cover is mentioned in the latest regulation, but Asian Trails recommends a minimum cover of USD25,000.

Upon arrival, no further PCR testing or quarantine is necessary if the body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius. The visitor is free to travel anywhere in Indonesia.

A second PCR Test is only necessary if the visitor’s temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius.

See the full list of nationalities eligible for VOA;
https://kemlu.go.id/bern/en/news/17810/entering-indonesia-updated-on-6-april-2022

(Source: Asian Trails Indonesia and Indonesia Embassy Bern Switzerland)

Malaysia ushers in post Covid era

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May 3, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 May 2022: Malaysia pulled the plug on most Covid-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers effective 1 May.

The new measures bring Malaysia in line with Covid-19 travel rules in neighbouring ASEAN countries, particularly Thailand and Singapore and considerably easier than is currently the case in Indonesia. In its favour, Malaysia stands out for abolishing the need to buy Covid-19 insurance as a condition for entry.

Tourism Malaysia outlined the new measures that came into effect on Sunday.

Fully-vaccinated inbound travellers are no longer required to undergo pre-departure and on-arrival Covid-19 tests, including children age 12 and under and those infected with Covid-19 within six to 60 days before departure to Malaysia.

Travel insurance is no longer required for foreigners entering the country.

Travellers who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 still need to take an RT-PCR test two days before their flight departure to Malaysia and a professionally-administered RTK-Ag test within 24 hours after arrival in Malaysia. They must observe a five-day quarantine (quarantine exemption is only for those aged 17 and under).

Optional mask-wearing

The wearing of masks outdoors is now optional but still mandatory when visiting indoor venues such as shopping malls, offices, public transportation, and e-hailing rides.

However, health authorities encourage masks wearing in crowded places. Physical distancing rules have been scrapped, and people are now free to shake hands, but good hand hygiene is recommended.

Check-in via the contact tracing app MySejahtera is not required, but the MySJ Trace function should be activated for contact tracing.

The seven-day mandatory quarantine for positive cases remains, and the MySejahtera app is used for the Covid-19 test results submission and health assessment. However, those who test positive for Covid-19 may be released earlier from quarantine if they retur4n a negative result of a professionally-administered RTK-Ag test on day four.

(Source: Tourism Malaysia; health ministry announcements).

Trek returns to honour WWII POWs

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May 3, 2022

SANDAKAN, Malaysia, 3 May 2022: The Covid pandemic may not be over completely, but Sabah’s tourism industry is already showing the first signs of resurgence.

For the six trekkers who took part in the six-day/five-night 77^th Sandakan-Ranau Death March (SDRM) trekking tour from Sandakan to Ranau, recovery from the pandemic and the opening of the international borders have inspired a newfound love for historical tourism attractions that are available right in their own backyards.

The Sandakan Death Marches were a series of forced marches from Sandakan to Ranau in Borneo that resulted in the deaths of 2,434 Allied prisoners of war incarcerated by the Japanese at the Sandakan POW Camp in North Borneo during World War II. As with the previous years, this year’s SDRM tour was held as a commemorative pilgrimage to honour the fallen heroes.

For years prior, the Sandakan-Ranau Death Marches tour was only participated by members of the armed forces or groups comprising the descendants of the fallen Australian and British servicemen who wanted a deeper insight into what ordeals the POWs endured during the forced 260 kilometre-long Death March.

The invading Japanese army organised the marches between January and August 1945, and they are regarded as the single worst atrocity perpetrated against Australian personnel during World War II. Only six Australians survived the wartime incarceration in Sandakan and Ranau.

Local trekking expert and veteran tour guide Tham Yau Kong of TYK Adventure Tours says that it’s important for Sabah’s residents to delve deeper into their own history and honour the sacrifices made in the past.

“It is important to remember that there are other local heroes worth knowing beyond the ones mentioned in our history books,” says Tham.

During the tour, the six trekkers have had the opportunity to get to know the locals and mingle with them. They have also had a chance to speak with the sons of the late Gambut @ Ahmad Tajudin bin Abang, who played an important role in helping the Australian teams recover bodies along the Death March track after the war.

The trekkers also had a chance to meet with the grandnephew of the late OKK Domima Akoi, known as the ‘Ring Lady’ of the unsung heroes who helped to support the Australian POWs.

“I have been thinking about doing this death march trail for years and finally decided to do it this year. I then contacted Tham Yau Kong, the expert in this SDRM trail and managed to rope in five other like-minded people to join the trek,” says Dr Sen Nathan, one of the six trekkers and the organiser of the SDRM expedition.

“It was exhilarating but emotionally and physically challenging even for healthy walkers like us. Imagine how difficult it was for the starving, undernourished, malaria and dysentery-stricken POWs had to endure,” Sen adds.

The SDRM trekking tour started at Kg Bauto, Telupid, on 19 April and concluded in Kg Muruk, Ranau, on 24 April. The group attended the special ANZAC Day Dawn Service on 25 April to complete their SDRM tour.

“I applaud this group effort for taking up the challenge of the Death March trek. While historically, it was the Australian POWs and Japanese soldiers who were much involved, we often forget that many local heroes provided welfare to the POWs when they were able to, more so when brave enough to as they too faced much affliction if caught. It’s good for the local community also to learn this part of history,” comments Sabah Tourism Board CEO Noredah Othman.

“On an annual basis, the Sandakan Day Memorial is commemorated at the Sandakan Memorial Park on 15 August. It is a meaningful event to reflect on this historically shared bond between Sabahans and Australians,” she noted.

For more information on Sabah’s attractions visit: https://www.sabahtourism.com/?locale=en

(Your Stories Sabah Tourism Board).

Thailand cuts entry rules

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BANGKOK, 3 May 2022: Thailand introduced easier entry rules effective 1 May 2022, which does away with the Test & Go and other entry schemes, although the Thailand Pass remains active to register the insurance package and certificate of vaccination.

Vaccinated travellers must have the following documents to Thailand:

In addition to having a valid passport, they must register with Thailand Pass https://tp.consular.go.th/ or have a Border Pass for an overland arrival via designated border checkpoints. (Some border checkpoints remain closed, possibly until June).

An insurance policy with a minimum USD10,000 cover. Thais and foreign expatriates who are enrolled in Thailand’s national healthcare service are exempt from this requirement.

A recognised vaccination certificate for Covid-19.

Everyone 18 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand.

Unaccompanied travellers, five to 17 years of age, must show proof of at least one dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to Thailand. Those travelling with parents are exempt from this requirement.

Travellers with a history of Covid-19 infection who have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine post-infection must have a medical certificate of Covid-19 recovery.

Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated travellers must have the following documents to enter Thailand.

A valid passport, a Thailand Pass (https://tp.consular.go.th/), or a Border Pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.

Insurance policy with a minimum cover of USD10,000. Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.

A proof of prepayment for five-night quarantine at the government-approved hotel such as SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) hotel, or AQ Accommodation, plus proof of prepayment for one RT-PCR Covid-19 test. Thais are not required to prepay for the test.

The quarantine is exempt for unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated travellers who can upload proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel via the Thailand Pass system. The exemption also extends to travellers under six years of age travelling with parents.

On Arrival Requirements

Upon arriving at the border checkpoint in Thailand, all travellers must undergo entry screening, including a body temperature check, and present the required documents to the Immigration and health control officers.

The vaccinated travellers will be free to travel anywhere in Thailand. *For overland travellers using a border pass, they will be allowed a stay for no longer than three days within the specified areas only.

Unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated travellers who have uploaded proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel via the Thailand Pass system will be allowed to enter and are free to go anywhere in the country.

Otherwise, unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated travellers must undergo five days of quarantine. The trip to the prebooked accommodation must use a designated vehicle on a sealed route within a travelling time of no longer than five hours. Then, they must undergo an RT-PCR test on Day four or five. Travellers under five years of age, travelling with parents and undergoing the quarantine together can have a saliva test. Travellers whose test results return negative are free to travel. In contrast, those who test positive will undergo the appropriate medical treatment paid for by the insurance policy or at their own expense or for Thais and eligible foreign expatriates through the country’s healthcare system.

(Source: TAT)

Feel the rhythm of rainforest music

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KUCHING, 3 May 2022: The Rainforest World Music Festival is back from 17 to 19 June 2022 to celebrate its 25^th year with more heart-racing, foot-stomping world rhythms from the jungle stage of Sarawak.

Adopting a Hybrid format for the first time in Malaysian festival history returns to the Sarawak Cultural Village under the banner “Legendary Rainforest Celebration”.

The full festival experience will be simultaneously live-streamed worldwide so that everyone can feel the rhythm of the Rainforest wherever they live.

This festival has grown into one of the most anticipated World Music events on the international calendar, and this year will not disappoint.

It offers equal excitement for the world music aficionado and the fun-seeking festival-goer alike. Held at the Sarawak Cultural Village, it will blend Sarawak’s natural landscape and the sound of its many cultures with the music of the world, featuring 60 performers from a host of countries, including Korea, Canada, China, India, Mexico and almost everywhere in between.

International Performers

This year sees more individual acts than ever before on the Rainforest stage, some live at the Sarawak Cultural Village, and some beamed in by the power of modern technology. This year, the festival welcomes Bluguru from Australia, a group that sets the soundwaves singing with their incredible blend of musical styles from Bluegrass to Blues, Indian to Celtic, Swing, Jazz and adventure too. The audience can enjoy the rapid switches from one genre and one instrument to another, backed by soaring vocal harmonies, blistering guitar and fiddle.

It will also feature Timo Väänänen, the leading exponent of Finland’s national instrument, the kantele. He will seamlessly blend the traditional model with the modern, electrical 39-string version to give the Sarawak audience a taste of a haunting and unique sound which has graced film, 25 albums and five solo CDs.

If that isn’t enough for today’s teaser, the organisers promise to fly in Randrianantoandro Clément, direct from Madagascar. Better known as Kilema, he burst onto the music scene as part of the Justin Vali Trio, playing his Marovany, Kabosy and Katsa, guitar and percussion, respectively. He blends the sounds of his rich and rhythmic heritage with his experience of the world, drawing from diverse musical styles to produce a sound entirely his own.

But these three are just a taste of what is on offer, to be announced as the weeks to the festival tick down.

The Hybrid Format

For those watching RWMF from home, online viewers will enjoy two hours of performances through the dedicated festival platform, combining live stream action at the Sarawak Cultural Village with original curated content. Sign up for one hour priced at MYR25, then extend for another when the rhythm moves you. Or just book two hours in advance over all three evenings.

Expect the same grand performances from global acts, but this time alternating with curated original video material, showing a range of local and international performers in their own environments.

RWMF Legacy

This year is a celebration, but it is also about legacy building. Randy Raine Reusch, the founder of RWMF, returns to the stage and, behind the scenes, the guiding hand of the artistic content. He is joined by two rising stars of Sarawak music, Alena Murang and Bob Meldrick of At Adau, as Randy passes the baton to the next generation of musicians who grew up with this festival. Our two Sarawak performers share their award-winning experience of video production and international travel with the next set of performers to appear on the stage that first welcomed them.

Workshops and Activities

All the best of the festival returns for all those familiar with the format, alongside our many surprises. The Sarawak Cultural Village, itself an award-winning venue displaying all the traditional lifestyles of this amazing state, is home again to food bazaars from this newly-crowned Creative City of Gastronomy under UNESCO and Craft fairs featuring the best of Borneo handicrafts. Get an indigenous hand tap tattoo, enjoy a meal and learn something new under the shadow of our magic mountain, even before the sun goes down and the evening show begins.

The environment is the making of Sarawak, so food vendors will follow the highest standards in recycling and waste reduction. RWMF aims to be truly sustainable, avoiding single-use plastics and promoting environmental appreciation. All this is in line with Sarawak Tourism Board’s campaign for Responsible and Sustainable tourism, supporting communities and the environment that shaped them alike.

The festival’s workshops are the defining feature of the festival, bringing together musicians from many disciplines. Drawing together these talents under unifying themes showcases festival-goers can join jam sessions in the setting of the Sarawak Cultural Village. The Friday opening sessions will kick off the ‘Sape Gathering’. The organisers are recruiting anyone who can strum a sape in Sarawak for a grand sape jam session.

Tickets

Early Bird ticket sale is happening now until 14 May 2022 for both the physical and virtual concerts. Those interested in the physical concert can grab tickets in the different categories – Adult 1-Day Pass (MYR150), Adult 3-Day Pass (MYR375), Child 1-Day Pass (MYR80), Child 3-Day Pass (MYR155) and 1-Day Family Package Pass- 2 Adult and 2 Children (400). The physical tickets are available for purchase via rwmf.net.

The virtual blocks will feature handpicked artists that will showcase the allure of world music from both Sarawak and the international stage. Audiences can choose to buy the virtual block of one hour each depending on their preferred lineup. Virtual tickets will be sold at a later date which will be announced soon.

For more information visit: Rainforest World Music Festival 2021
Or visit the STB website: https://sarawaktourism.com/

(Your Stories: Sarawak Tourism Board)

Discovery Princess officially named by TV Stars

More time for talent search

Vietjet reports robust Q1 performance

VietJet resumes Bali flights

Qantas rolls out new sales platform

Indonesia adopts cautious reopening plan

Malaysia ushers in post Covid era

Trek returns to honour WWII POWs

Thailand cuts entry rules

Feel the rhythm of rainforest music

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