Pre-Show of the National Symphony Orchestra at Jesselton Point
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2008
Kota Kinabalu, 30th April 2008: Audiences can enjoy a 45-minute sneak preview of the National Symphony Orchestra (NS0) at Jesselton Point this 8th May at 5.30pm for FREE. This will give audiences a taste of what is to come during the full concert for two nights which will take place at the Recital Hall in UMS, Kota Kinabalu from 9 – 10 May 2008 at 8pm. NSO is known for its classical performances; however audiences here can expect to enjoy a combination of both classical and contemporary favourites such as a few pieces from Mozart which includes Don Giovanni Overture and Symphony no.25 in G minor. The more familiar favourites include popular tunes from Phantom of the Opera, the Sound ...

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Sabah’s ‘Kinabalu Merdu Sound’ Bamboo Orchestra to Perform at the Penang’s World Music Festival
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2008
KOTA KINABALU 29th April 2008: Sabah''s very own Kinabalu Merdu Sound will perform at Penang''s second World Music Festival on the 4th-5th May this year. This unique band that plays Sabahan ethnic music with bamboo musical instruments will be one of the 11 international and 4 local bands performing at this music festival which is expected to attract more than 5000 international and local traditional music fans. The band''s roots began in 2001 with a humble group of 5. To reach its objective of reviving traditional ethnic music at the brink of extinction due to modernization, the band aimed to recruit the youth and school children as its members. The Kinabalu Merdu Sound''s efforts have been ...

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Japanese-Speaking Service Frontliners Needed In Sabah, Says Consul-General
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2008
KOTA KINABALU, April 16 (Bernama) -- Japanese tourists want service industry frontliners in Sabah to be conversant in Japanese language to assist them to get by in the state. Consul-General of Japan Koichi Morita said Japanese tourists coming to Sabah had expressed concern over the lack of Japanese-speaking service providers. "Language barrier had posed problems for them to get around. Maybe we would like to suggest to have more Japanese language courses for locals here, especially to those involved in the service industry like hotels, tourist spots and shopping centres. This will not only help Japanese tourists but will also be convenient for Japanese ...

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Exhibitions to Enhance the Cultural Experience at Sabah Fest 2008
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2008
KOTA KINABALU, 16 April 2008: While the Sabah Fest 2008 performance nights will be a presentation of Sabah’s inheritance of song and dance, the Sabah Fest Exhibition also held on the 3rd and 4th is set to feature Sabah’s ethnic recipes, craft creations and traditional therapies. More than twenty booths, comprising craft stalls, traditional food, spas and batik retailers will be at the Magellan Grand Ballroom from 10.00am to 10.00pm to enrich the Sabah Fest 2008 experience. This exhibition is open to the members of the public and visitors for free. Visitors will be exposed to the art of the locals, as craft stalls, each manned by the Kadazandusun, ...

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National Symphony Orchestra Tour Concert in Kota Kinabalu
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2008
The prestigious National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will assemble for a two-day concert performance at the Recital Hall in UMS, Kota Kinabalu from 9 – 10 May 2008 under the direction of Resident Conductor Mustafa Fuzer Nawi. The performances will entertain audiences with an assortment of classical harmonies such as the Tchaikovsky Symphony no.4 op.36 and Henri Wieniawski’s Legende op.17. Resident conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra, Mustafa Fuzer Nawi is a well-known figure in the Malaysian classical music faculty with experiences that include appearances with the Cologne Chamber Orchestra in Europe, the Jong Twente Enshchede Symphony, Twents ...

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Sabah Fest 2008: A 4-Day Cultural Extravaganza
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2008
Sabah Fest, the festivity which presents the essence of the cultural extravaganza of Sabah’s diverse people will soon be here again. This year, the event takes place over four days, from May 3rd to the 6th. A presentation of Sabah’s colourful culture, it will be launched by Sabah’s Head of State, Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di Pertua Negeri, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmadshah bin Abdullah on Saturday, May 3rd 2008 at the Magellan Grand Ballroom, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu. On Sunday, the 4th of May audiences can enjoy another night of traditional music and dance while festivities take place at Sabah Museum’s Heritage Village on the 5thth ...

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