Rainforest World Music Festival to attract 20,000 visitors this year, says Sarawak tourism minister


KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is expected to attract about 20,000 visitors this year despite competition from other events in the region, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said RWMF had created a niche of its own among world music lovers, with many repeat visitors attending the event.

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