The coconut, an ever-popular fruit of the tropics is celebrated in a special festival at Tomborungus in the northern district of Kudat, Sabah. Coconut is grown extensively here in Malaysia by covering an area of more than 5,741 hectares or about 14,000 acres planted. The festival highlights the coconut industry and recognition of its significant contribution to the social and economic welfare of the rural folks in Kudat. Its launching date coincides with World Coconut Day and a host of exciting activities are lined up for visitors including the highly entertaining coconut shoe race, squeezing coconut milk competition, food and drink exhibition, handicraft displays, coconut fashion show and a wildlife exhibition for the entire duration of the festival.
This four days event will be officiated at the Tomborungus field at the heart of Kudat town in conjunction with the World Coconut Day. A series of exciting events have been lined up for visitors that includes the Tamu Malam (night market), Coconut Fashion Queen Pageant Contest, Battle of the Band, Dragon Boat Race, cultural performance, coconut exhibitions, sports involving coconuts and many more that will keep you entertained!
Highly recommended for visitors to Sabah, this fest is an occasion that is worth adding into a programme to further enhance your holiday experience. Getting to Tomborungus is easy, and with the other tourist attractions in the area, this is one place visitors should not miss. Drop by at the famous Rungus Longhouse at the village of Kampung Bavanggazo, witness gong making at Kampung Sumangkap, handicraft making at Kampung Tinagol and how pure fresh honey is made at Kampung Gombizau.