This year, the Asian Bird Fair 2023 will take place in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, from 14-15 October. The event also takes place at the Sabah International Convention Centre, a few minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu (KK).
Asian Bird Fair 2023
As this is the third time the Asian Bird Fair has been held in Malaysia, many are looking forward to it, given the surge in birding interest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
For your reference, the first Asian Bird Fair (ABF) was held in 2014 on Langkawi Island. The second event was the Asian Bird Fair 2019 in Kuching, Sarawak.
In 2023, the bird fair is taking place for the third time in Malaysia, which is excellent because it shows Malaysia is stepping up its game in avian tourism and interest in this unique genre.
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| Poster from the organisers. |
Since the pandemic, birders and photographers have grown by the thousands due to boredom and seeking a new hobby and interest.
Most new post-pandemic birders are bird photographers, which, positively, helped fuel the economy through camera and equipment purchases.
Most birders and photographers are past 40, and many retirees are in this group; they are the ones who can help the local birding industry.
Of course, there is also a new breed of younger birders, but a lot of birding ethics and education needs to be shared with all post-pandemic birders.
At the Asian Bird Fair, there will be several talks and showcases over the two days, and registered participants will have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and take a field trip.
Non-registered visitors may only visit the birding bazaar area, where several local and international vendors will showcase their products and offer tours.
For more information, you can also read my other article on the ABF2023 Program, which highlights what happens for the two days. Otherwise, visit the official ABF website at the link below.
Asian Bird Fair 2023 Information
- Date: 14-15 October
- Venue: Saban International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu
- Time: 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM
- Website & Registration: ABF2023
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| The ABF2023 is from 14-15 October in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. |
Conclusion
For those planning to visit the Asian Bird Fair 2023, I recommend starting travel and hotel arrangements early. I will be at the fair with Birdwatching Asia, along with my team, to provide media coverage and experience this birding event in Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo. If you see me there, do say hello.
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