Penang Music fest to draw 15,000

At least 15,000 people will gather at the World Musical Festival in Taman Kuari from July 20 to 22.

Steps would be taken to ensure smooth traffic flow on the road leading to the venue, state tourism chief Teng Chang Yeow said after inspecting the site yesterday.

“The road to Taman Kuari will be fully decorated by the end of next week. This festival is one of the main events held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2007,” he said.

The festival will feature 13 international bands from the Solomon Islands, the United States, Afghanistan, Italy, South Africa, Russia, Peru, Britain, Burkina Faso and other countries.

Scenic venue: A photo showing Taman Kuari in Penang, the venue for the World Musical Festival to be held from July 20 to 22. The road to the venue will be fully decorated by the end of next week.

Teng said a series of promotional activities had been held in Koh Samui and Phuket to draw foreign tourists.

Jointly organised by the Tourism Ministry, Tourism Malaysia and the Penang Tourism Action Council (PTAC), it will showcase cultural, community and folk-inspired music with strong ethnic edge and identity.

Tickets are priced at RM40 for adults and RM10 for children. For details, contact the Penang Tourism Action Council at 04-262 0202 or visit www.tourismpenang.gov.my.

Source : STAR
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