KUCHING: Festivalgoers of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2023 will have a unique opportunity to participate in a record-breaking event recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the ‘Most Percussionists in a Music Festival’.
In a statement yesterday, the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced that this attempt to break the record will take place over the course of three days, from June 23 to 25, at the festival grounds in Sarawak Cultural Village, starting at 4.45 pm each day.
During the festival, festivalgoers are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. However, if they don’t have any, they can also use household items such as pails, pots, pans, bottles, or other materials that can be used to create percussive sounds.
According to STB, the idea of using upcycled items as percussion instruments aligns with the festival’s focus on Responsible Tourism and promoting sustainability. By hosting a ‘green’ event, the festival aims to contribute to the conservation of the environment and local heritage.
“Through this historic drumming circle record-breaking event, we aim to bring together individuals from diverse drumming traditions, connecting them through the universal language of rhythmic beats. This sends a powerful message of unity, togetherness, and oneness,” said STB chief executive officer (CEO) Sharzede Salleh Askor.
Furthermore, festivalgoers will have the opportunity to learn drumming techniques or how to create their own percussion instruments using sustainable materials.
Daytime workshops, conducted by RWMF performers, will be held between 2 pm and 5.45 pm prior to the drumming circle event.
For more information on the complete workshop schedule, please visit rwmf.net.
