Zahid (third left) receives a paddle from community leaders. Also seen from left are Morshidi, Jabu and Abang Johari. — Photos by Muhammad Rais Sanusi
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officially launched the Sarawak Regatta Kuching Waterfront Festival 2015 yesterday.
The Kuching Waterfront was full of life with various events held in conjunction with the official opening.
During the ceremony, community leaders representing the various races in the state presented a paddle as a memento to the guest of honour.
Among those present were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang, who represented Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem, Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg and State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Morshidi Abdul Ghani.
This year’s regatta themed ‘Race for Harmony’ began on Sept 18.
Former Head of State Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Norkiah are expected to grace the closing ceremony today at 2pm.
Participants are seen in action during the duck-catching race.
One of the teams getting ready to start the longboat race.