5,000 expected to join celebrations to usher in 2020 in Kuala Terengganu

5,000 expected to join celebrations to usher in 2020 in Kuala Terengganu

Over 5,000 people are expected to flock to Duyong Marina & Resort here on Dec 31 to join the state-level celebrations to usher in the new year of 2020.

State Tourism, Culture and Information Technology Committee chairman Ariffin Deraman said four events have been lined up for the celebrations, including the Terengganuku Comel Convoy involving 100 four-wheel-drive vehicles.

“The ala-treasure hunt convoy will begin at Wisma Darul Iman at 8 am on Dec 31 and is expected to reach Dataran Kuala Berang in Hulu Terengganu at noon and arrive at Duyong Marina & Resort in the afternoon.

“The second event is a special Perdana Forum featuring several well-known preachers, followed by the third event which is the launch of the Terengganu 2020 Tourism Calendar by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar,” he told a press conference here today.

In the evening, while waiting for the main event of the New Year’s countdown, the visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with the could mingle with members of Terengganu football and hockey teams, as well as Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) cyclists.

Ariffin explained that in general there are 26 events listed on the tourism calendar including the Kenyir Festival, Squid Jigging Carnival and Terengganu Peranakan Festival.

“Those are major events planned for 2020 but there are also 114 small-scale tourism events will be organised at the district and state constituency levels.

“At the same time, the state government is striving to provide more public transport facilities for the urban tourism sector as well as a water transportation network linking the drawbridge, the Pasar Besar Payang, the Islamic Civilization Park, Terengganu Museum and Cultural Village as a preparation to welcome the tourists to Terengganu next year,” he added.

-- BERNAMA