Sandakan Local Events
The many cultures and long history of Sandakan contribute to an exciting and rich calendar of events that includes cultural and traditional celebrations and competetive events such as the Dragon Boat racing and half marathons. Our Sandakan events guide will be updated regularly with all of the latest news on upcoming celebrations, festivals and events in Sandakan.
Events
Sandakan Memorial Day
15/08/2010
Place: Sandakan
Memorial service will be held at the Sandakan Memorial Park which was once the site of the 1945 Prisoners Of War Camp.
Mooncake Festival
22/09/2010
The Mooncake Festival is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the 8 month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This is a historical festival rather than a religious one for the Chinese people. It marks the rebellion against the Mongols dating back to the 14th century in China. Today, this festival is celebrated with savoring mooncakes and a parade of lanterns.
Borneo Bird Festival 2010
15/10/2010 - 17/10/2010
Sabah is home to 568 bird species, 4 of which are found nowhere else in the world. Bird enthusiasts from all across the globe will be at this festival which is held for the second time here.
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