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Pesta Jagung (Maize Fest) SABAH
Date : 10 - 11
November 2012
More ABout The Pesta Jagung!
The Pesta Jagung or maize
festival is held in the district
of Kota Marudu, on the 10th -
11th of November 2012.
Maize is the most important
source of food supply and partly
as an income generating
for folks living in Kota Marudu,
in Sabah. For decades this event
marked the importance of Maize
Fest people of Kota Marudu
especially and hence indirectly
have been attracting local
tourists to Kota Marudu. Thus
encouraging tourism activities
as a whole.
This event highlights
the significance of this plant
to the people as maize is an
important part of living in Kota Marudu. This annual festival
which celebrates the local maize
industry features interesting
exhibitions and a myriad of
activities including the Maize
Lantern and Cultural Parade,
traditional sports and games
together with a Local Handicraft
Exhibition.
Discover the beauty in maize
during the Maize Best Fashion
Design Competition and join in
the excitement throughout the
Maize Eating Competition. Just
like other agriculture-based
celebrations, this fest promises
to be another exciting event
that should not be missed by
any!
So visit this district to join
in the excitement and discover
the unique lives of the people
of Kota Marudu.
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
Venue : Community
Hall Kota Marudu & Town Field
Contact Person : Kota
Marudu District Office
Telephone : +6088
661416 / 661417
Fax : +6088
661419
Source: Sabah Tourism Board |
