{"id":103770,"date":"2026-06-19T15:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T07:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/?post_type=pengumuman&p=103770"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:27:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T07:27:43","slug":"103770-2","status":"publish","type":"pengumuman","link":"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/en\/pengumuman\/103770-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NATIONAL WATER FESTIVAL @ KUANTAN 2023 (PESTA AIR NASIONAL @ KUANTAN 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Main Event Information<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    Event Name:<\/b> Pesta Air Nasional @ Kuantan 2023 (held alongside FesKEP 2023 – Malaysia Indigenous Arts Festival)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Date:<\/b> 18 \u2013 20 August 2023 (Friday \u2013 Sunday)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Time:<\/b> 10:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Venue:<\/b> Teluk Cempedak Beach, Kuantan, Pahang<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Organiser:<\/b> Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) & National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Daily Schedule of Activities<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Day 1: Friday, 18 August 2023<\/b><\/h4>\n
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      10:00 AM:<\/b> Heritage Food Exhibition and Demonstration by Kongsi Rasa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      3:00 PM:<\/b> Traditional Sports (Sukan Rakyat)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      5:00 PM:<\/b> Stage Performances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      8:00 PM:<\/b> Laser Projection on Water Screen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      9:00 PM:<\/b> Moonlight Movie<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Day 2: Saturday, 19 August 2023<\/b><\/h4>\n
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        8:00 AM:<\/b> Fit@Community Session<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        8:45 AM:<\/b> Launching Ceremony of Land & Water Activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        9:00 AM:<\/b> Kayak \/ Stand-up Paddle Competitions (Preliminary Round) and Children’s Telematch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        10:00 AM:<\/b> Pillow Fight & Greasy Pole Climbing Competitions, Heritage Food Exhibition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        11:00 AM:<\/b> Rescue Demonstrations by Civil Defence Force (APM), Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), and Marine Police<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        2:00 PM:<\/b> Kayak \/ Stand-up Paddle (Second Round), Monkey Show & Race<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        3:00 PM:<\/b> Surfing and Windsurfing Exhibition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        4:00 PM:<\/b> Kayak \/ Stand-up Paddle (Quarter-Finals) and Stage Performances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        8:30 PM:<\/b> Official Opening Ceremony of Pesta Air Nasional @ Kuantan 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        10:30 PM:<\/b> Laser Projection on Water Screen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Day 3: Sunday, 20 August 2023<\/b><\/h4>\n
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          10:00 AM:<\/b> Heritage Food Exhibition, Stand-up Paddle (Finals), and Beach Volleyball Match<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          12:30 PM:<\/b> Closing Ceremony of Pesta Air Nasional Activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          3:00 PM:<\/b> “Hogoh Kapi Hogoh” Special Silat Event (Silat & Kapi demonstrations, weapon and Tanjak exhibitions, workshop with Guru Nordin)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          8:30 PM:<\/b> Gala Performance Closing Ceremony (FesKEP 2023)<\/b> featuring guest artists Noraniza Idris, Shamsul Bahari, and Leslie Sape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          FesKEP 2023 Highlights (Indigenous Arts Festival)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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            Performances:<\/b> Gala cultural showcases from various tribes (Semelai, Jahut, Mahmeri, Bah Bola, Bateq, Temuan, Semoq Beri) and traditional dances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Exhibitions & Sales:<\/b> Orang Asli mini-village, ATM survival skills showcase, indigenous handicrafts, herbs, jungle produce, traditional attire, and food.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Competitions:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Shuttle Bus Service (Free Availability)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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              Pick-up Points:<\/b> * Dewan Jubli Parking Area<\/p>\n

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                Menteri Besar’s Residence Parking Area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Taman Gelora Night Market Parking Area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                Operating Hours:<\/b><\/p>\n

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                  18 August:<\/b> 3:00 PM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  19 August:<\/b> 10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Note: Tram services are also available throughout the festival area at Teluk Cempedak.<\/i><\/p>\n

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