Semporna: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants Malaysians, especially Sabahans, to think of the annual Regatta Lepa as an event for all communities and not just the Semporna Bajaus.
He said that in line with the Regatta Lepa theme this year of "Regatta Lepa Lambang Keunggulan Seni Budaya 1Malaysia," the event was a platform to unite Malaysians.
"The harmony among races does not come by itself without the participation of the public in understanding the cultures and traditions of others.
"Sensitivity and appreciation of various cultures is the backbone of harmony," he said in his speech read out at the closing ceremony by Datuk Nasir Tun Sakaran, Minister in the Chief Minister's Department.
The ceremony was officiated by the Yang DiPertua Negeri Sabah Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah.
Musa said the various race and cultures in Malaysia was reflected in the Regatta Lepa.
He said this regatta, besides being a tourist attraction, was also a boon to other industries such as transportation, hotels, tourist services and craftmaking. -- Bernama
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Regatta Lepa is a community event
Semporna: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants Malaysians, especially Sabahans, to think of the annual Regatta Lepa as an event for all communities and not just the Semporna Bajaus.
He said that in line with the Regatta Lepa theme this year of "Regatta Lepa Lambang Keunggulan Seni Budaya 1Malaysia," the event was a platform to unite Malaysians.
"The harmony among races does not come by itself without the participation of the public in understanding the cultures and traditions of others.
"Sensitivity and appreciation of various cultures is the backbone of harmony," he said in his speech read out at the closing ceremony by Datuk Nasir Tun Sakaran, Minister in the Chief Minister's Department.
The ceremony was officiated by the Yang DiPertua Negeri Sabah Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah.
Musa said the various race and cultures in Malaysia was reflected in the Regatta Lepa.
He said this regatta, besides being a tourist attraction, was also a boon to other industries such as transportation, hotels, tourist services and craftmaking. -- Bernama
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