KDCF a platform to promote Kapit as tourism destination
KAPIT (May 14): The annual Kapit Dayak Cultural Festival (KDCF) is not only a platform to showcase the community's rich heritage, but also to promote Kapit Division as a tourism destination, said Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The Kapit MP said since its inaugural edition in 2023, the festival has grown in popularity beyond the division and is now part of Sarawak's tourism calendar.
'I hope KDCF will continue its objective of highlighting the customs and culture of the Dayak community, including our handicraft and traditional food.
'For further editions, I recommend the organisers add more programmes to make the festival more interesting, especially those that showcase Dayak traditional costumes,' he said.
The Works Minister was speaking when officiating the launch of the festival at the town square here on Sunday.
Among those present were Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, who is Deputy Digital Minister; Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang; and Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai.
The KDCF kicked off on May 5 and runs until May 25.
Earlier, 14 contingents from various non-governmental associations as well as village security and development committees took part in a 1km 'Niti Daun' parade from Lily Pond to the town square for the festival's official launch.
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