Seventh edition of S'wak dragon boat race to be biggest yet

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (left) speaking at a press conference on the Sarawak Regatta, while Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan looks on. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

KUCHING: The Sarawak Regatta is expected to draw large numbers of participants and visitors when it takes place next month.

State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the event would take place over two weekends, starting with the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Race on Oct 26-27, followed by the Sarawak Regatta's boat races on Nov 1-3.