Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2008

11-13 July 2008 @
Sarawak Cultural Village
 

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo.

Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the audience, who come from near and far.

The festival site also sets up a variety of food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia, Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, all this contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience. World Music plus a country fair atmosphere in the midst of lush greenery.

The Rainforest World Music Festival, a not-to-be-missed occasion, guarantees a smashing time in the heart of the Borneo Jungle!

 
Rainforest World Music Festival 2007

Some of the famous performers this year are:

• Ross Daly Quartet (Greece)
• Ross Daly Quartet (Greece)
• Hiroshi Motofuji (Japan)
• Oikyataan (India)
• Cholo Valderamma (Colombia)
• New Rope String Band (UK)
• Yakande (Gambia/Guinea)
• Pinikpikan (Philipppines)
• Adel Salameh (Palestine)
• Fadomorse (Portugal)
• Anak Jati Orchestra (Sarawak)

To coincide with the world-famous Rainforest World Music Festival, in 2008 Sarawak Welcomes the World to the
inaugural Rainforest World Crafts Bazaar to be held at a historical building in the heart of Kuching.
 

For further information about Rainforest World Music Festival 2008, please contact:

Sarawak Tourism Board
6th & 7th Floor, Yayasan Sarawak Building
Jalan Masjid
93400 Kuching
Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: +6082-423600
Fax: +6082-416700
Email: pauline@sarawaktourism.com 
Website: http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com

Related Links:
- Penang World Music Festival 2008
- Sarawak Cultural Village (Venue for RWMF 2008)
- Sarawak Craft Council (SCC)
- Malaysia Tourism Centre, MTC
- Visit Malaysia Year 2007
- Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM)

Regional Events:
- Singapore Arts Festival 2007

Rainforest World Music Festival 2007
Rainforest World Music Festival 2006

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