FACES OF 1MALAYSIA FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON DC

By Manik Mehta

NEW YORK, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia is showcasing its tourism
attractions and cultural attributes that represent the spirit of 1Malaysia in
the "Faces of 1Malaysia Festival in Washington DC this weekend.

The event, organised by the Information Communication and Culture Ministry
to promote Malaysia's unique culture and arts, coincides with the visit of Prime
Minister Najib Tun Razak to Washington DC to attend the nuclear
security summit on Monday.

Najib's wife, Rosmah Mansor will inaugurate the event at the
Washington DC premises of the National Geographic Society.

Salahuddin Mohd Ariffin, vice-president of Tourism Malaysia’s New York
office, told Bernama that an elaborate cultural programme was being offered in
conjunction with the presentation.

Craft products from Malaysia would be on sale and demonstrations on
handicraft making, promotional offers on travel and tour packages and promotion
of Malaysian cuisine would be held besides multi-ethnic music and cultural
performances and a textile showcase.


Information Communication and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim
would also be present.

Besides officials of Tourism Malaysia, representatives from Malaysia
Airlines, Melaka State Economic Planning Unit, Fraser’s Hill Development
Corporation in Pahang, Sabah Tourism Board, Johor Tourism Department, Sarawak
Tourism and Negeri Sembilan Economic Planning Unit would be available to answer
questions from the public.

Salahuddin said the highlight of the event was the Malaysia Gala Night to be
held on April 13 at the Mandarin Oriental where Najib would be the chief guest.

-- BERNAMA




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