Events in Sabah 2011 April to July
Events in Sabah 2011 is a compilation of happenings around the Malaysian state of Sabah. This year focuses on a number of interesting events which are well spread throughout the coming months. Among them are some of Sabah’s unique festivals which can only be experienced here in North Borneo.
Below are a list of the major events and festivals located around ‘The Land Below the Wind’ for the months of April, May, June and July. If you are traveling there during this period, you should make it a point to catch some of these unique festivals.
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Regatta Lepa |
While most of the festivals do not require an entrance fees, there are some music events that do so take note and double check on this matter. One of the must-see events would be the Harvest Festival or Kaamatan which takes place throughout the month of May. Multiple events will be held state wide and one unique event to catch is the Unduk Ngadau 2011 or Harvest Beauty Queen Contest that will be held at the KDCA center just a short drive from Kota Kinabalu city.
A myriad or colours welcome you while the many different cultures and tribes of Sabah will be there showcasing their specialties in the form of attire, culture and lifestyle. Apart from that, catch the amazing and colourful Regatta Lepa 2011 in Semporna town where stunning decorations on local traditional boats are showcased by the sea town here. These are just some of the many festivals available during Events in Sabah 2011.
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Lepa Boat |
Regatta Lepa, Semporna
The boats pass a panel of judges to determine the overall winner. Apart from this, other activities are included in this bustling town which serves as the main gateway to the islands of Mabul and Sipadan for scuba diving. If you love the unique culture of Sabah, this is one of the events you should not miss.
Date: 22-24 April 2011
Organiser : District Office of Semporna
Contact Person : Mr. A.M Ibnu Hj. A.K Baba (District Officer)
Telephone : +60 89 781518
Fax : +60 89 781472 / +60 88 265540
Email Contact : AMIbnu.Baba@sabah.gov.my
Sabah Adventure Challenge 2011
Date: 22-24 April 2011
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge
Contact Person : Mr. Aman Avtar S. Sandhu, Race Director
Telephone : +6013 8811757
Fax : +6087 414199
Email Contact : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Anzac Day in Sabah 2011
Contact Person : Mdm. Catherin Chua / Mdm. Charlotte Sarossy
Telephone : +60 89 273753
Fax : +60 89 272112
Email Contact : Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my / Charlotte.Sarossy@dva.gov.au
Contact Person : Ms. Susan Shahira, Event Manager
Telephone : +6088 232121, 212121
Fax : +6088 265540, 212075
Email Contact : shahira@sabahtourism.com
Contact Person : Mr. Joannes Solidau
Telephone : +6088 521800
Fax : +6088 219175
Email Contact : joannes@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Borneo International Marathon 2011
Date: 1st May 2011
Organiser : Championship Sports Events Sdn Bhd
Contact Person : Mr. Andrew Voon, Director
Telephone : +6088 218833, +6012 8036333
Fax : +6088 217833
Email Contact : andrew@borneomarathon.com
Event Website : http://borneomarathon.com
Sabah International Fishing Tournament 2011
Date: 27-29 May 2011
Organiser : Sabah Angler’s Association
Contact Person : Mr. Albert Yong / Mr. Richard Leong
Telephone : +60 14 8651060 / +60 19 8818015
Fax : +60 88 235825
Email Contact : sabahanglers@gmail.com
Tadau Kaamatan Finals (Unduk Ngadau)
Date: 30-31 May 2011
Organiser : Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA)
Venue : Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), Penampang
Contact Person : Dr. Benedict Topin
Telephone : +60 88 713696
Fax : +60 88 713350
Email Contact : bovis@asia.com
KK Jazz Festival 2011
Date: 17-18 June 2011
Organiser : SPArKS & Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu
Contact Person : Datuk Adeline Leong / Mr. Frankie Fu
Telephone : +6019 8539922 / +6016 8106438 (Frankie Fu)
Fax : +6088 222985
Email Contact : sparksmalaysia@gmail.com
Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2011
Date: 18-19 June 2011
Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd / Sabah Chinese Culture Association
Contact Person : Mr. Zachary Mobijohn
Telephone : +6088 232121
Fax : +60 88 265540, 219401
Email Contact : zachary@sabahtourism.com
Nunuk Ragang Festival, Ranau 2011
Date: 2-3 July 2011
Organiser : KDCA, Nunuk Ragang Cultural Festival Committee
Contact Person : Dr. Othman Minudin
Telephone : +6088 713696 / +6019 8828817
Fax : +6088 713350 / +6088 238751
Email Contact : kdchang@yahoo.com / Minudin05@hotmail.com
Agnes Keith Day Sandakan
Date: 6th July 2011
Organiser : Sabah Museum / Sandakan Municipal Council
Contact Person : Mr. Joanis Ogak (Agnes Keith House Curator) / Ms. Catherin Chua (Sandakan Municipal Council)
Telephone : +60 88 253199 / +60 89 273994
Fax : +60 88 240230 / +60 89 272112
Email Contact : Joanis.Ogak@sabah.gov.my / Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my / Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Open Day 2011
Date: 7th July 2011
Organiser : Sabah Wildlife Department
Contact Person : Ms. Siti Nur’ain Acheh
Telephone : +6088 215353
Fax : +6088 222476
Email Contact : nurain.acheh@sabah.gov.my
Tip of Borneo Music Fest 2011
Date: 16-17 July 2011
Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd
Contact Person : Ms. Susan Shahira
Telephone : +6088 232121
Fax : +6088 265540
Email Contact : shahira@sabahtourism.com
Pesta Gambus Papar 2011
Date: 21-23 July 2011
Organiser : Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah
Contact Person : Mr. Hazmaini bin Haji Awang Damit / Mr. Mahmood Kalong
Telephone : +6016 8401758 / +6019 8515846
Fax : +6088 381950
Email Contact : pmbspusat@gmail.com
Sabah International Folklore and Art Festival 2011
Date: 22-24 July 2011
Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board
Contact Person : Mr. Joisin B. Romut
Telephone : +6088 259457 / +60198218718
Fax : +6088 264235
Email Contact : Joisin.Romut@sabah.gov.my / jromut@yahoo.co.uk
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