The 21st Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is coming this July 13 to 15!
It is a music festival like no other with world musicians from around the globe under one roof.
The festival is formulated to have interactive workshops in the afternoon and mind-blowing performances in the evening.
With Sarawak Cultural Village as its venue and Mount Santubong in the background, RWMF is an epitome of how indigenous music should be shared and appreciated.
If you are planning to go, here is KajoMag’s practical guide to enjoying the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) :
1. Be there early.
Avoid the long queue at the entrance by coming early to the venue. Don’t forget to print your personal copy of your tickets or download it to your devices.
2. Don’t bring sharp items
There will be a security check at the entrance so do not bring sharp items to RWMF. And of course, no drugs are permitted.
3. No outside food and drink
Security will also check your bags for food and drink at the entrance. Even little things like your favourite mints or chewing gum are not allowed to RWMF. Don’t worry, food and drink are available at the venue.
4.You can bring your mats
Make yourself comfortable and bring your lawn chairs or mats. Some sellers at the craft bazaar do sell the traditional woven mats but stocks can be limited or they might be too big.
If you don’t want to take any chances, bring your own lawn chairs or mats.
5.Protect yourself from UV rays!
RWMF is held in Kuching, Malaysia which is obviously located in a tropical country. Men might not care about this tip, but girls, do protect your skin by slapping on those sunscreen.
6. And a raincoat!
Even though the monsoon, or landas season, isn’t until December to March, there have been times when Kuching has been deluged by rain during RWMF.
A raincoat is a saviour for when you want to continue to dance in the rain. You might not able to save your slippers while dancing in the mud but at least you can protect your body.
7.Stuff them all in a dry bag
Speaking of raining during RWMF, a dry bag is very handy during RWMF. You can put all your important stuff like your wallet, camera and handphone in your dry bag. The festival venue, Sarawak Cultural Village, is just a stone’s throw away from the beach, so you’ll be able to enjoy the sun, surf and sand in before, after or between the music.
8. Shoo away those insects!
If you do not want to be distracted by mosquitoes or sand flies, spray on some insect repellent.
9. Bring along that power bank
One of RWMF’s most practical guidelines is to bring along your power bank. A proper power source to charge your handphones during RWMF is usually hard to find.
10. Have fun!
In the afternoon, there are so many workshops to choose from. Pick at least one dance workshop to participate in. Nobody will judge you for having two left feet at RWMF. Be respectful toward other festival-goers and keep an open mind on learning about other people’s culturse.
Last but not least do not forget to have fun, fun, fun!
We hope that you find these Rainforest World Music Festival practical guidelines useful!
