By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, May 19: Sarawak today achieved another entry into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the largest number of people in ethnic attire in a choreographed dance performance.
A total of 1,275 participants danced the ‘poco-poco’, a distinctive dance beloved by Sarawakians, to ‘Biar Bekikis Bulu Betis’—an Iban song by Andrewson Ngalai which is extremely popular among Sarawakians and is commonly played at functions and events throughout the region.
Clad in beautiful and mesmerising traditional costumes of various ethnic groups in Sarawak, the participants executed the dance performance at Kuching Waterfront here.
At the end of the dance performance which lasted for about four minutes, MBOR officials finally gave their green light for the setting of the new record.
Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was present to witness the handing over of the MBOR certificate from MBOR Office Manager Lee Pooi Leng to Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) represented by Mayor Hilmy Othman and Rotary Club of Kuching represented by Governor of Rotary International District 3310, Dr John Chan.
Also present were Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah; Romanian Ambassador to Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, Nineta Bărbulescu; Indonesian Consul General to Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono; Affin Islamic Bank Berhad chairman Musa Abdul Malik; and MBOR assistant manager (Accounts) Nazrul Hafizi.
— DayakDaily
