The festival, from 7pm to 10pm on both nights, will be a grand showcase of Sabah's unique and rich culture, history, ethnicity and environment. The performances will be put together by some 800 performers and 700 support crew, all members of SGM (Sabah Branch), whose emphasis is the promotion of culture, education and humanistic philosophy as a means to attain world peace.SGM Sabah Branch Chairman, Wong Keng Chew, said: "The festival promises to be a memorable event with dazzling showcases of various cultural performances including traditional dances of the major Sabah ethnic groups, such as Kadazan, Murut, Chinese, Indian and Bajau as well as Malay."
There will also be modern dances and a gymnastics display to reflect the State's energetic youth culture. In addition, a performance by young children will depict the varied fauna and flora of Sabah's marine and land environment.
Tickets to this event can be obtained at the SGM Centre on Jalan Tuaran By-pass, Inanam, while those interested to find out more about the event can do so by dialling (088)-381340 or writing to sgmsbh@streamyx.com.
Tickets priced at RM30, RM50, RM80 and RM100 will also be sold at the Chancellor Hall on both nights. Proceeds will go to schools located in rural areas, to help provide better education materials and facilities as well various other equipment that can help improve learning conditions.
SGM has held the Charity Cultural Festival every year for 13 years, taking it from one state to another. Last year, Seremban became the host-city, while Kuching will be the next city expected to receive the event.Meanwhile, SGM Sabah Branch visited village folk in Matunggong, Kudat, on Sunday 1st June, to deliver an additional 30 bicycles on top of 20 that were delivered earlier, to children living in interior areas who have to walk long distances (as far as 16km, to and fro) to attend school. The bicycles were donated by Ng Tak Wai, a member of the SGM Sabah Branch, Lahad Datu Chapter.
For more information, visit SCCF
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