BCF 2018 enthrals with fireworks, stage performances
SIBU: The 15th edition of Borneo Cultural Festival ( BCF) culminated in a splendid and spectacular display of fireworks on Saturday night.
A mammoth crowd which filled up Sibu Town Square Phase 1 was immersed in the diverse and unique cultures of the various ethnic groups of Sarawak.
BCF – first staged in 2002 to showcase a magnitude of colourful cultures, heritage and the diverse ethnicity of Sarawak – ran from July 19 till 28 this year.
The exciting stage performances had the audience glued to their seats while those standing did not move an inch as they did not want to miss a thing.
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who officiated at the closing, urged Sibu Municipal Council ( SMC) to take BCF to greater heights.
Permanent secretary to the ministry Hii Chang Kee, SMC deputy chairwoman Rogayah Jamain and Sibu Resident Charles Siaw were among those present at the closing.