Second Borneo Rhythms of Rimba Fest in Aug
Published on: Friday, July 24, 2015
Sandakan: Sabahans will be treated to a unique 'experiential education' on wildlife and rainforest conservation through the Second Borneo Rhythms of Rimba (ROR) Wildlife Festival 2015 this August.Themed 'Biodiversity and Our Future' and organised by Future Alam Borneo (FAB), the event will be divided into four zones - Conservation and Environment, Adventure, Creative and Music."The Conservation and Environment zone will feature presentations by some of the most important conservationists and scientists, at the forefront of Sabah's and Malaysia's environmental sphere, as well as international speakers," said organising chairman Anton Ngui.
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"To add to the 'experiential' factor, the three following zones bring interaction, creativity and pop culture into the conservation message," he added.The highlight of the Adventure zone is the presence of the Moab Monkey from Utah, US.Known for their record breaking feats and out-of-this world/extreme highline and base jumping experiments; three of their members will be bringing their 2014 Mothership Space Net Penthouse concept, to Sandakan in the form of a Human Nest.The Human Nest is a 20' x 20' web, rigged to the four points of the Sepilok rainforest and suspended over the lake.
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The public will also have a chance to be cradled in it, and consequently understand the importance of the forest habitat to tree dwelling life forms such as orang utans, sunbears, birds, insects and much more.The Creative Zone will be bursting with exciting diversity and colour through a multitude of offerings, including forest canopy-top cinema by Salad Dressing Landscape Singapore. The prime screening will be the fictional pirate tale of Sandokan, a well-known story by Europeans, inspired by elements in a Borneo past.
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