Sempurai (centre) hitting the gong to launch the 2023 Sibujaya Carnival.
Thailand has its famous Songkran Water Festival and now, Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) is considering having its own annual water event to attract both local and foreign tourists.SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said, “Our 2022 Water Festival attracted about 5,000 visitors who are mostly residents of Sibujaya and Sibu town.
“I am confident that a water fiesta will not only be an attractive tourism product but also a fun social gathering for the residents of all ages and races.”
