National Geographic Traveller UK - 04.2020

THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

SEE & DO
Drum Circles @ RWMF: The audience can
participate in these popular daily sessions,
which are led by 1Drum.org.
DJ late night parties: The adrenalin rush
from the evening shows continues into the
early hours with world music DJ sets from
a range of diferent personalities playing
music from Latin America, Africa, the
Caribbean and India.
Rainforest World Crafts Bazaar @
RWMF: Browse a myriad of arts and crafts
on sale from furniture to paintings and
wander through art installations. There’s

Launched over 20 years ago, this event plays host to eclectic artists from across the

globe. This year, it’s being held from 10-12 July, and whether you want to stay by

the beach or in the capital, be sure to book your ticket and hotel early — and extend

your stay to explore the rest of this diverse, culturally rich country

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also the opportunity to try everything from

Batik painting to bead stringing.

Cultural snippets @ RWMF: Insights

and glimpses into what lies behind the

music, arts, crafts and stories of Sarawak

and other cultures with ilm screenings

and demonstrations by some of Borneo’s

indigenous artists.

Sarawak Biodiversity Centre @ RWMF:

Exhibitions and demos on the many uses of

the lora from the rainforests of Borneo by

Sarawak’s indigenous people, with products

including perfume and medicine.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Guinean

singer Djeli Moussa Condé (left)

and his band performing at the

Rainforest World Music Festival

2018; batik painting workshop;

Malay dancers, Kuching

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