Upcoming events this quarter

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OCT

22-23

BORNEO BIRD FESTIVAL

RAINFOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE, SEPILOK, SABAH

From educational talks, workshops and exhibitions on avians, to the actual bird race itself; this event is one of Malaysia’s largest nature festivals with professional and amateur birders converging on the state from all across the Island and peninsular Malaysia.

OCT 24

DEEPAVALI

Celebrated by our Hindu, Sikh, and Jain brothers and sisters - The Festival of Lights marks the triumph of good over evil. It is marked over a 5-day period during the lunisolar month of Kartik, where lamps are lit throughout the night against a backdrop of firework displays.

DEC 9-10

SUNBEAR FESTIVAL

MBKS COMMUNITY HALL CAR PARK KUCHING, SARAWAK

Attention Indie lovers! With Chilean-Norwegian musical act Boy Pablo headlining a roster of musicians including bands from Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Johor Baru, Borneo, and Singapore, this is your perfect excuse for a weekend getaway.

PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY

09

OCT

From a colourful march of citizens around the capital led by Brunei’s ruler, to the quiet introspection of life and faith by those paying their respects at home or mosque, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is venerated even more so on this special day.

DEC 1-31

BRUNEI DECEMBER FESTIVAL

BRUNEI, NATIONWIDE

With a slew of events, workshops, and exhibitions covering the categories of food & beverage, sports & adventure, culture & the creative arts, as well as faith & Islam; there is never an excuse for not having something to do in the final month on 2022.

NOV 25-26

MIRI COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

COCO CABANA, MIRI, SARAWAK

This popular and much-loved tribute to the country music genre often features both local and international artists united in love for their style of play. With tasty food displays and creative art exhibits, the seaside city is glad to host this event once more.

OCT 14-16

E.A.T – TASTE OF BORNEO CONFERENCE

BORNEO CONVENTION CENTRE, KUCHING, SARAWAK

Bringing together numerous culinary experts, restaurateurs, and representatives of industry & trade; the 3-day conference aims to act as a catalyst for change in a day and age where issues of food security and sustainability are hot topics that need tackling.

OCT 28-29

KUCHING JAZZ FESTIVAL

GRAND MARGHERITA HOTEL

Formerly a major highlight on the musical calendar for Malaysians Borneo-wide, the Kuching Jazz Festival is returning with a bang. Based on a ‘Jazz in the Jungle’ theme expect cross cultural musical collaborations from across the island, in addition to a roster of international performers from Hungary, and France, led by Indonesia’s Afgan who will headline the event.

CHRISTMAS DEC

An annual festival observed by Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ (also known as Nabi ‘Isa to Muslims), this end of year celebration is marked by turkey dinners, presents exchanged between family and friends, and acts of goodwill and kindness to all.