The Kuching Street Parade 2023 is celebrated on 5th August 2023, in conjunction of Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence. The Kuching Street Parade consist of total 60 contingent and involving more than 2,400 parade participants that makes up from various institution and organization. Each contingent also performing amazing performances and dance during the parade, in order to compete to win the best performance from different category. The parade successfully showcase the city’s vibrant culture and bright community spirit.
Event : Kuching Street Parade 2023
Theme : “Sarawak Maju Makmur”
Date : 5th August 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 7:00PM – 12:00MN
Location : Kuching City center, along the Kuching Waterfront.
The amazing view of the Kuching Waterfront with the tallest Sarawak flag pole beside the waterfront.
Route : The parade kicked off at Travillion Commercial Centre at Padungan Road, then venture into Tunku abdul Rahman Road where the mainstage is located, then proceed to Main Bazaar Road where the parade ends at the Post office building at Tun Haji Openg Road. The total length of the parade route is 2.5Kilometers.
Preparation of the mainstage for Kuching Street Parade 2023.
The Kuching Street Parade 2023 is not merely a normal parade, but also involves competition between 60 strong contingent. The mainstage in front of the Hilton Hotel is the place where special performance and judgement takes place.
Competition category :
- Open category including Government department and agency and non-government associations
- International category
- Community category
- Band group category
- School and higher learning institution category
Prize money for each of the competition category:
- First prize – RM5,000 and trophy
- Second Prize – RM3,000 and trophy
- Third Prize – RM2,000 and trophy
The wildlife dance by the contingent from DBKU.
The contingent from various agencies portray different and unique costume and appearance, some feature Sarawak wildlife costumes that tells the biodiversity of Sarawak, while other dress in traditional clothing from various ethnicity that showcase the diverse in culture in Sarawak. There are also contingent with participants wearing modern clothing that depict the modernization of Sarawak.
The contingent from Warisan Kenyalang.
Contingent from Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah.
Contingent from JKKK Kampung Tabuan Lot.
Contingent from the Jawa Community.
Contingent from KJM N7 Samariang.
Contingent from KJM N5 Demak Laut.
Contingent from KJM Taman Intan Bandar Baru Samariang.
Contingent from i-Cats University College.
Contingent from Angel Impact Academy.
Contingent from KJM Gabungan N4 Pantai Damai.
Contingent from MBKS.
Contingent from MBKS.
Contingent from MBKS.
Contingent from KJM Jalan Gamelan/Seruling.
Contingent from Kampung Bintangor Besar.
Contingent from Majlis Perbandaran Padawan.
Traditional Dayak dance.
Traditional Dayak Community dance.
Contingent from City Jogger’s Club.
Contingent from Persatuan Ibu Tunggal Sarawak.
Contingent from Sarawak sports team.
The hornbil mascot.
Contingent from Cats FM.
Contingent from Sarawak Land and Survey Department.
Contingent from Sarawak Land and Survey Department.
Contingent from the Boys Bridget.
Contingent from the Boys Bridget.
Contingent from Mensia BMX Kuching.
Contingent from Satos Singapore.
Contingent from SJ Management.
Contingent from JKR Sarawak.
Contingent from Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia.
Contingent from Majlis Daerah Bau dan Lundu.
Contingent from Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government.
Contingent from Skateboarding Sarawak.
Contingent from Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan.
Contingent from Persatuan Kesenian Bandaraya Kuching.
Contingent from Kebudayaan Dayak Bumi Kenyalang.
Contingent from Kebudayaan Dayak Bumi Kenyalang.
Contingent from Kuching City FC U23.
Contingent from Fit Aerobic and Dance Academy.
Contingent from Fit Aerobic and Dance Academy.
Contingent from Polis Diraja Malaysia.
Kuching Street Parade 2023 grand finale multicultural dance.
Kuching Street Parade 2023 grand finale multicultural dance.
Kuching Street Parade 2023 grand finale multicultural dance.
Kuching Street Parade 2023 grand finale multicultural dance.
The Kuching Street Parade 2023 ends with a amazing grand finale multicultural dance and a fire show with background fireworks over the Kuching Waterfront. It is a amazing event that showcase the cultural diversity and its unity.
