KUCHING: Sarawak will celebrate 60 years of independence within Malaysia with a grand line-up of events this year.
State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the celebration, themed"Sarawak Maju Makmur" , would instill pride in Sarawakians besides strengthening unity, mutual respect and tolerance.
"The Premier has said he will go on the second stage of the convoy from Miri to Bintulu on June 10," he told a press conference after chairing a meeting on the celebration here on Friday .He said the highlight of the celebration would take place on Sarawak Day, which falls on July 22, starting with a parade of 60 contingents and the raising of the state flag at Padang Merdeka here.
There will also be a state dinner at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex as well as a concert featuring local and international artists at Padang Merdeka, finishing with a fireworks display.
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