Showcasing Putrajaya’s attractions through calendar of events

Royal Floria Putrajaya makes a comeback.

THERE are a whole lot of exciting events lined up in the country’s administrative capital this year as we step into 2022.

Putrajaya Corporation (PjC) Corporate Communications director Norzita Abdul Razak said PjC was planning to hold its annual events and festivals, which the city was known for, as these had attracted many local and international tourists.

“Many events could not be held in the last two years due to the Covid-19 restrictions. So now that the nation is in the National Recovery Plan phase, we hope to organise our annual events and more, as planned,” she said.

PjC’s calendar of events kicks off with a green affair at Taman Warisan Pertanian Fair from Jan 28 to 30.

The variety of trees and plants, in the 14ha park, as well as their produce will be showcased to visitors at the fair.

With the exhibits concentrated in one area, there is no need for visitors to explore the length of the park.

Putrajaya will also have a month-long celebration and a line-up of activities in conjunction with Federal Territories Day on Feb 1.An Open Day has been planned for March 1 so people can get to know the government agencies better but the much-anticipated Putrajaya Bridge Night Ride, scheduled for March 11 and 12, is the highlight of the month.

This annual night cycling event, which is an anticipated event by cyclists, was cancelled in the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

PjC will resume its agenda on June 16 with a two-day Cyclefest — a carnival to promote cycling as a sport and recreational activity.

The city will then turn its attention to greening activities once again.

The National Tree Climbing Challenge, on July 16 to 17, provides arborists in the region a competitive and educational opportunity to demonstrate and exchange new tree climbing techniques, as well as share safe work practices.

Also making a comeback in 2022 is the popular Royal Floria Putrajaya.The annual flower and garden festival, scheduled for August, was last held in 2019.

The Putrajaya Water Sports Festival, too, has been organised for August.

If all goes well, visitors can expect to see dragon boat races, rowing races and canoe sprints, among others from Aug 6 to 7.

A competitive orienteering event has been planned at Taman Warisan Pertanian on Aug 28 and 29.

Orienteering participants will have to find their way through the park with the aid of a compass and map to get to the finishing point.

The 38th International Board on Books For Young People (IBBY) Congress from Sept 5 to 8 and the Heritage and Cultural Festival, from Sept 3 to 10, are happening alongside each other.

The Putrajaya Inter Park Ride, another fun cycling event, returns on Sept 17 to 18 after a few years’ absence.

Thrill seekers are not left out as they can show off their skills and stunts on skateboard and mountain bikes at the PCP Adrenaline Festival on Oct 15 to 16.

Nature lovers and bird watchers will be delighted to hear that the Putrajaya Bird Race is slated for Nov 19 to 20.

To round up their 2022 calendar of events, PjC is planning the Putrajaya Lights and Motion Festival on Dec 30 that stretches right until Jan 1, 2023.