FRIDAY, 14^th NOVEMBER – Once again, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will be the centre of attraction when Pesta Tamu Gadang will be held at Padang Kawad, the EcoTourism Campus on this 18^th until 24^th November 2014.

The programme was organized in conjunction with UMS 16^th Convocation Ceremony, are expected to be full with festivities compared to last year that can be seen through the increased numbers of stalls, exhibitions and games corners that will be open this year.

Tamu Gadang coordinator, Alan James said that the Tamu Gadang is always a long awaited programme by the local communities in Kota Kinabalu. This programme offers publics to join in and participate in games and competitions that will be liven up the event.

“Among the competitions are Strongest Man Challenge, Sports Convo, Car Auto Show, Car Audio System competition, Karaoke contest and among others,” he said when contacted by the media.

Another interesting attraction will be Local Song Competition on 21^st November.

“As one of the attraction for Tamu Gadang this year, this first time competition was introduced as another effort for the university to support and liven up the local music industries in Sabah,” said the UMS Student Affairs Department Cultural Officer.

It will be a five-day fiesta for Pesta Tamu Gadang with special appearances from Malaysian artists; among them are Azlan the Typeweriter, Aliff Satar, Farhan, Nash and also Elizabeth Tan. -SS

 

Media and Citra Division

Chancellery Department