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Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh in Celebration of 35th Ipoh City Day

The recently concluded Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh (Archipelago Cultural Festival Programme) held at the Stadium Indera Mulia in Ipoh was organised in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of Ipoh City Day. It attracted more than 3,000 visitors.

YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee, Chairman of the Perak State Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee officiates Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh
YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee, Chairman of the Perak State Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee officiates Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh

The objective was to enliven Visit Ipoh Year 2023, besides celebrating Ipoh City Day, through a community arts and culture programme that involved a combination of performances by local artistes, alongside groups from other Local Authorities such as Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Melaka Historic City Council, and Seremban City Council. The highlight was cultural dance showcases by Ipoh’s Friendship Cities, i.e., Nanning City (China) and Medan City (Indonesia).

launch gambit of Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh
launch gambit of Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh
launch gambit of Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh
launch gambit of Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh

Ipoh groups had the opportunity to perform for foreign guests, notably the 20-strong delegation from Nanning City, China. Local performers were Gema Warisan Budaya MBI, Kumpulan Gerakan Seni Alam and Kumpulan Jas Dhol Bhangra.

Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh opens
Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh opens
Kumpulan Kesenian Orang Asli Bota
Kumpulan Kesenian Orang Asli Bota
Kumpulan Pesona Seremban Majlis Bandaraya Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Kumpulan Pesona Seremban Majlis Bandaraya Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh, which was held for the second consecutive year, was officiated by YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee, Chairman of the Perak State Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee.

Kumpulan Badan Kebudayaan & Kesenian Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah
Kumpulan Badan Kebudayaan & Kesenian Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah
Subain Singam joins Kumpulan Jas Dhol Bhangra Ipoh
Subain Singam joins Kumpulan Jas Dhol Bhangra Ipoh
Kumpulan Kesenian Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Kumpulan Kesenian Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
dance troupe from Nanning City, China
dance troupe from Nanning City, China

The joyful event was also attended by the Honourable Mr. Zhou Youbin, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Penang; Y.Bhg. Dato’ Haji Rumaizi bin Baharin@Md. Daud, Mayor of Ipoh City; Mdm. Huang Wen, Deputy Governor of the People’s Government of Xingning District of Nanning; Mdm. Huang Haiyan, Deputy Director of Nanning Foreign Affairs Office; Cik Nurmalis bt Musa, Chief Executive Officer Tourism Perak Management Bhd; representatives of Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Melaka Historic City Council and Seremban City Council, including representatives from Local Authorities within Perak state.

YB Loh leads the Nanning delegates to view the classic cars on display
YB Loh leads the Nanning delegates to view the classic cars on display
YB Loh tries Daihatsu Midget 1 Seater
YB Loh tries Daihatsu Midget 1 Seater
Mahindra Jeep 2.0 impresses YB Loh
Mahindra Jeep 2.0 impresses YB Loh

Earlier, the dignitaries, led by YB Loh, checked out the twenty classic cars that were exhibited outside the stadium, courtesy of members from the Perak Classic Drivers (Ipoh). View the cars on our official Facebook Page by clicking HERE.

Event: Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh
Venue: Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh
Date: 10th June, 2023
Time: 8pm

Video: Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh in Celebration of 35th Ipoh City Day

presentation of appreciation certificate to the representative of Medan City (L)
presentation of appreciation certification to the representative of Medan City (L)
group photo of the excellent performers of Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh 2023
group photo of the excellent performers of Pesta Budaya Nusantara @ Ipoh 2023

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