Main Event Information
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Event Name: Pesta Air Nasional @ Kuantan 2023 (held alongside FesKEP 2023 – Malaysia Indigenous Arts Festival)
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Date: 18 – 20 August 2023 (Friday – Sunday)
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Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Venue: Teluk Cempedak Beach, Kuantan, Pahang
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Organiser: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) & National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN)
Daily Schedule of Activities
Day 1: Friday, 18 August 2023
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10:00 AM: Heritage Food Exhibition and Demonstration by Kongsi Rasa
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3:00 PM: Traditional Sports (Sukan Rakyat)
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5:00 PM: Stage Performances
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8:00 PM: Laser Projection on Water Screen
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9:00 PM: Moonlight Movie
Day 2: Saturday, 19 August 2023
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8:00 AM: Fit@Community Session
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8:45 AM: Launching Ceremony of Land & Water Activities
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9:00 AM: Kayak / Stand-up Paddle Competitions (Preliminary Round) and Children’s Telematch
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10:00 AM: Pillow Fight & Greasy Pole Climbing Competitions, Heritage Food Exhibition
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11:00 AM: Rescue Demonstrations by Civil Defence Force (APM), Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), and Marine Police
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2:00 PM: Kayak / Stand-up Paddle (Second Round), Monkey Show & Race
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3:00 PM: Surfing and Windsurfing Exhibition
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4:00 PM: Kayak / Stand-up Paddle (Quarter-Finals) and Stage Performances
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8:30 PM: Official Opening Ceremony of Pesta Air Nasional @ Kuantan 2023
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10:30 PM: Laser Projection on Water Screen
Day 3: Sunday, 20 August 2023
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10:00 AM: Heritage Food Exhibition, Stand-up Paddle (Finals), and Beach Volleyball Match
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12:30 PM: Closing Ceremony of Pesta Air Nasional Activities
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3:00 PM: “Hogoh Kapi Hogoh” Special Silat Event (Silat & Kapi demonstrations, weapon and Tanjak exhibitions, workshop with Guru Nordin)
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8:30 PM: Gala Performance Closing Ceremony (FesKEP 2023) featuring guest artists Noraniza Idris, Shamsul Bahari, and Leslie Sape
FesKEP 2023 Highlights (Indigenous Arts Festival)
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Performances: Gala cultural showcases from various tribes (Semelai, Jahut, Mahmeri, Bah Bola, Bateq, Temuan, Semoq Beri) and traditional dances.
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Exhibitions & Sales: Orang Asli mini-village, ATM survival skills showcase, indigenous handicrafts, herbs, jungle produce, traditional attire, and food.
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Competitions: Indigenous beauty and handsome contests (“Menaleh De Bor” & “Litau De Bor”), Orang Asli Battle of the Bands, traditional games (Kerchang & Blowpipe), Silat Pahlawan, and children’s coloring.
Shuttle Bus Service (Free Availability)
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Pick-up Points: * Dewan Jubli Parking Area
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Menteri Besar’s Residence Parking Area
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Taman Gelora Night Market Parking Area
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Operating Hours:
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18 August: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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19 August: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Note: Tram services are also available throughout the festival area at Teluk Cempedak.
