Mohammed Abdullah (seated centre) with BCF committee members and posters of the event.
THIS year’s Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) will showcase local and international performances from Aug 8 to 17 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang in Sibu, Sarawak.
“The BCF features local performers, including from Kelantan and talents from China, Thailand and Indonesia,” said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley at a press conference.
He said the 10-day event themed “Mystical Borneo” would also highlight local talent at the Chinese Stage on Aug 10, Malay/Melanau Stage on Aug 11 and Dayak Stage on Aug 15.
“The BCF parade during the opening ceremony on Aug 9 and the blowpipe competition on Aug 10 are among the event’s unique features.
Mohammed Abdullah, who is also the organising chairman, said Tradex featuring various stalls would be situated at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase Two while the Art and Culture Exhibition Belt (ACE Belt) BCF 2024 would be at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase One.
“The official mascot for BCF 2024 is our clouded leopard or Neofelis diardi borneensis, known as engkulik by Dayak natives,” he said.
“Through our mascot, we aim to raise awareness about conservation and the beauty of our endangered wildlife species.
“We are also having a sale on engkulik soft toys, which are limited in number.
“The soft toys are available at the ACE exhibition area where the SMC booth is located,” he added.
