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aysia Deepavali Open House 2018 7 | SUMMARY OF MINISTRIES
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MoTAC) organised the
Malaysia Deepavali Open House 2018 from 23 to 25 November 2018 at
Pandamaran Sports Complex, Klang, Selangor.
Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi
officiated the opening ceremony. The event aimed to foster greater understanding
and unity among the various ethnic groups in Malaysia and to recognise the
culture of the local community.
Also present were the Minister of Human Resources representing the Indian
community, YB Tuan M. Kulasegaran, cabinet ministers, heads of federal and
state departments, senior officials of ministries and their respective agencies,
local leaders and local communities.
The open house also showcased cultural performance and dance as well as
performance by local and foreign artists such as Ella, Vivek Ji, Siva Kumar and
Kogeela. The public enjoyed an array of dishes including traditional Indian food.
The event also featured exhibition booths and food trucks in addition to
demonstrations performed by government agencies and non-governmental
organisations.
Traditional dance performance during the Deepavali Open House 2018 at Pandamaran Sports Complex, Klang,
Selangor
Launch Of Borneo Craft Festival 2018
The 11-day festival which was organised for the first time by the Malaysian
Handicraft Development Corporation Sabah branch recorded 10,000 visitors. The
launch was officiated by YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism,
Arts and Culture.
The Borneo Craft Festival 2018 took place from 23 November to 3 December
2018 at Dataran Lintasan Deasoka. It set a sales target of up to RM800,000
through the involvement of 110 craft entrepreneurs from Sabah and Sarawak.
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The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MoTAC) organised the
Malaysia Deepavali Open House 2018 from 23 to 25 November 2018 at
Pandamaran Sports Complex, Klang, Selangor.
Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi
officiated the opening ceremony. The event aimed to foster greater understanding
and unity among the various ethnic groups in Malaysia and to recognise the
culture of the local community.
Also present were the Minister of Human Resources representing the Indian
community, YB Tuan M. Kulasegaran, cabinet ministers, heads of federal and
state departments, senior officials of ministries and their respective agencies,
local leaders and local communities.
The open house also showcased cultural performance and dance as well as
performance by local and foreign artists such as Ella, Vivek Ji, Siva Kumar and
Kogeela. The public enjoyed an array of dishes including traditional Indian food.
The event also featured exhibition booths and food trucks in addition to
demonstrations performed by government agencies and non-governmental
organisations.
Traditional dance performance during the Deepavali Open House 2018 at Pandamaran Sports Complex, Klang,
Selangor
Launch Of Borneo Craft Festival 2018
The 11-day festival which was organised for the first time by the Malaysian
Handicraft Development Corporation Sabah branch recorded 10,000 visitors. The
launch was officiated by YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism,
Arts and Culture.
The Borneo Craft Festival 2018 took place from 23 November to 3 December
2018 at Dataran Lintasan Deasoka. It set a sales target of up to RM800,000
through the involvement of 110 craft entrepreneurs from Sabah and Sarawak.
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