1,275 people in ethnic attire ‘poco-poco’ their way into Malaysia Book of Records

Participants from Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) and Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) photographed during the "MBOR: Most Participants in Ethnic Attire in A Choreographed Dance Performance" event held at Kuching Waterfront on May 19, 2024.
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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.

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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.

Lee (front row, second left) presents the MBOR certificate to Hilmy while (from back row, left) Abdul Karim, Abang Johari, Nazrul (front row, left) and Chan look on during the “MBOR: Most Participants in Ethnic Attire in A Choreographed Dance Performance” event held at Kuching Waterfront on May 19, 2024. Photo credit: Office of Premier of Sarawak (OPS)

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.

Participants wearing Nyonya Kebaya photographed during the “MBOR: Most Participants in Ethnic Attire in A Choreographed Dance Performance” event held at Kuching Waterfront on May 19, 2024.
Two participants wearing traditional Orang Ulu (left) and Iban attire at the “MBOR: Most Participants in Ethnic Attire in A Choreographed Dance Performance” event held at Kuching Waterfront on May 19, 2024.

— DayakDaily

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