RWMF Photos
The 18th RWMF 2015 started with an amazing ethnic performance where a traditional Miring Ceremony was performed on stage from the Sarawak Cultural Village staff.
This was something different compared to the usual traditional chanting which was done half way throughout day one.
This year’s lineup also included some pretty amazing artists and performers where for day one, Sangpuy, a Taiwanese ethnic musician opened the festival with his traditional music from his homeland in the Southeast of Taiwan in the Taitung area.
Photos of the Rainforest World Music Festival
Below are various photos taken by me during the RWMF, and for your viewing pleasure.
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| The miring ceremony opening the RWMF2015 on day 1 |
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| The crowd on day 1 of the RWMF 2015 |
This was followed by a jaw-dropping performance by Kobagi Kecak from Bali where they did the Kecak ritual performance minus any instruments.
Having seen the Kecak in Bali before, this one here was totally different and had the crowd plus the media in awe with their unique performance.
Having seen the Kecak in Bali before, this one here was totally different and had the crowd plus the media in awe with their unique performance.
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| Sangpuy from Taiwan plays ethnic Taiwanese music |
The following act was a Cajun Band called Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band all the way from Australia and New Zealand who got the crowd moving and dancing.
The night soon got into a more upbeat mood when Tunisian band Bargou 08 played an unusual cultural mix modern set.
Below are various photos taken during the first day of the Rainforest World Music Festival here in Sarawak.
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| Kobagi Kecak from Bali |
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| An incredible performance from Kobagi Kecak during the RWMF |
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| Le Blanc Bros plays the 3rd set on day 1 |
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| Taiwanese ethnic performer, Sangpuy on stage |
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| Visitors taking video during the festival |
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| Another view of the crowd on the first day of the festival |
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| Sangpuy impresses the crowd with his unique music |
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| Iban girls in traditional attire for the opening of the festival |
The night ended with a returning band – Shooglennifty, who was also celebrating their 25th year anniversary and here at the RWMF 2015.
Conclusion
Overall, the mood and feel of the festival were in full swing this year compared to the previous years as the crowd was quite huge on the first day and there were more families seen here as well.
More to come for days two and three and hope you enjoyed my RWMF photos. Any comments, please feel free to leave them in the comment form and hope to see you at the next Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak.
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