KUCHING, Jan 16: This year’s 2024 Chinese New Year ang pao packet design by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will feature the iconic Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta (SIDBR) to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
According to a STB press release issued today, the dragon, a symbol of strength, power, and good fortune in Chinese mythology, resonates with the SIDBR because the dragon’s spirited energy weaves into the hearts of the rowers with every beat of the drum, motivating them to row vigorously in unison and embodying the camaraderie that the dragon represents.
“Our SIDBR-inspired angpao design marks the seventh edition to STB’s angpao series which features elements unique to Sarawak.
“We look forward to creating new and truly Sarawakian ang pao designs every year to make it a collectible while promoting Sarawak’s priceless biodiversity and heritage to the world,” STB chief executive officer Sharzede Datu Salleh Askor said, according to the press release.
STB said that the limited 2024 ang pao packets will be available for collection at STB’s visitor information centres in Kuching, Sibu, and Miri from Jan 16, 2024 onwards while stocks last.
“The annual SIDBR is an internationally recognised event which sees local and foreign rowing teams competing in various categories to win coveted cash prizes and prestigious trophies on the Sarawak River’s serene waters.
“The SIDBR is usually held at the end of October for male, female, and mixed categories for different-sized crews. During SIDBR 2023, for the first time ever, the event welcomed two teams of paddlers that included members with physical disabilities.
“A total of 60 teams from 20 countries took part in the recent SIDBR in October 2023. Among the countries participating were Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Spain, Brunei, Singapore, and Malaysia.”
For more information about Sarawak tourism activities, log on to Sarawak Tourism Board’s website: https://sarawaktourism.com. — DayakDaily
