Abdullah Launches Colours Of Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, May 26 (Bernama) -- The 16- day Citrawarna Malaysia 2007 or Colours of Malaysia 2007, a festival celebrating the ethnic diversity of Malaysia's arts, culture and traditions, began tonight with pomp and style here.
The annual event, carrying the theme "Millions of Colours, Millions of Smiles" and scheduled to run from today to June 10, was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi with the Palace of Justice as the backdrop, and watched by some 70,000 people comprising not only Malaysians but also foreign tourists. The opening event had five parts. The first was the pre-show which began at 6.30 pm, exhibiting cultural dance groups performing along the parade route at the Putrajaya Boulevard, a fashion show celebrating Malaysian designers and a specially choreographed Bicycle Ballet by a troupe of cyclists.
The second part comprised speeches by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Abdullah, when the prime minister officially launched the festival. Abdullah arrived a little past 8 pm, with evocative music and hundreds of puppeteers and cultural dancers greeting his entourage. In the third part, the audience was taken on a colourful and exciting journey showcasing the performances of various dance troupes exhibiting the rich arts and culture of the various communities of the country.
A drum performance by 100 percussionists from the three major ethic groups, a traditional Orang Asli masked dance, a Sabah Harvest Festival and the Sarawak Warrior Dance were also performed to mirror the many cultures and traditions of the nation. There was also a showcase of Malay, Portugese, Siamese, Chinese and Indian dance performances. The finale was the arrival of representatives carrying the flags of the 14 states and territories, supported by the brilliant colours of the hibiscus, the national flower.
The climax was a colourful performance by all 1,800 dancers to an original song, with a brilliant display of lights and pyrotechnics. The opening show ended with a five- minute fireworks display which brightened the night sky over Malaysia's administrative capital. Coinciding with the Colours of Malaysia is the Flavours of Malaysia (Citarasa Malaysia) food festival from today to June 24, showcasing the best of Malaysia's range of cuisines.
In conjunction with Malaysia's 50th anniversary of independence, the event would be celebrated on a grand scale at hotels, tourist attractions and shopping malls around the Klang Valley, combining the aspects of food, culture and craft.
-- BERNAMA
The annual event, carrying the theme "Millions of Colours, Millions of Smiles" and scheduled to run from today to June 10, was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi with the Palace of Justice as the backdrop, and watched by some 70,000 people comprising not only Malaysians but also foreign tourists. The opening event had five parts. The first was the pre-show which began at 6.30 pm, exhibiting cultural dance groups performing along the parade route at the Putrajaya Boulevard, a fashion show celebrating Malaysian designers and a specially choreographed Bicycle Ballet by a troupe of cyclists.
The second part comprised speeches by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Abdullah, when the prime minister officially launched the festival. Abdullah arrived a little past 8 pm, with evocative music and hundreds of puppeteers and cultural dancers greeting his entourage. In the third part, the audience was taken on a colourful and exciting journey showcasing the performances of various dance troupes exhibiting the rich arts and culture of the various communities of the country.
A drum performance by 100 percussionists from the three major ethic groups, a traditional Orang Asli masked dance, a Sabah Harvest Festival and the Sarawak Warrior Dance were also performed to mirror the many cultures and traditions of the nation. There was also a showcase of Malay, Portugese, Siamese, Chinese and Indian dance performances. The finale was the arrival of representatives carrying the flags of the 14 states and territories, supported by the brilliant colours of the hibiscus, the national flower.
The climax was a colourful performance by all 1,800 dancers to an original song, with a brilliant display of lights and pyrotechnics. The opening show ended with a five- minute fireworks display which brightened the night sky over Malaysia's administrative capital. Coinciding with the Colours of Malaysia is the Flavours of Malaysia (Citarasa Malaysia) food festival from today to June 24, showcasing the best of Malaysia's range of cuisines.
In conjunction with Malaysia's 50th anniversary of independence, the event would be celebrated on a grand scale at hotels, tourist attractions and shopping malls around the Klang Valley, combining the aspects of food, culture and craft.
-- BERNAMA
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