AFTER a wildly successful run in Peninsular Malaysia last year, the 'Karnival Jom Heboh' extravaganza is heading to Sarawak to kick off the year with much excitement for everyone.
Three days of non-stop thrills await visitors to the upcoming 'Karnival Jom Heboh Segulai Sejalai Sarawak', at Dataran Perayaan Petra Jaya in Kuching from Friday to Sunday.
Expect a bigger and better experience to top Sarawak's last electrifying 'Karnival Jom Heboh' in 2013.
The unforgettable energy returns to Perkarangan Stadium Negeri, Petra Jaya, as 'Karnival Jom Heboh Segulai Sejalai Sarawak', collaborates with Sarawak's Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts Ministry for a treasure trove of fun from captivating games at Studio Tonton Drama Sangat and Studio Jom Heboh, and exciting giveaways at the New Straits Times Press booths to great tunes at the Hot FM and Vocket stages.
As with every memorable edition of 'Karnival Jom Heboh', music fans can be sure to experience solid entertainment during the special 'Konsert Jom Heboh' , to be held on Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.
Get ready for a whole roster of show-stopping performances from TujuLoca, Kaka Azraff, Liza Hanim, Baby Shima, Khai Bahar and Hael Husaini.
Completing the performers' list are Indah Ruhaila, Nizam Laksamana, Aepul Roza, Rahmad Mega and Rem, who will be bringing their signature beats and electrifying energy to the stage.
Studio Tonton Drama Sangat is joining in on the fun at the carnival with a special celebrity lineup at their booth.
Catch your favourite celebrity appearances from actors Nabila Razali, Meerqeen, Anna Jobling, Aidit Noh, Sherry Ibrahim, Raden Zaharatul, Atiq Azman, and Trisha Ooi to newscasters Farah Nabilah Wazer and Mior Abdul Malek.
TV9 personalities Nur Affizza Azmi, Zaira Sri Zakaria and Fizo Omar, as well as guest artistes Sharifah Shahirah and Hael Husaini will also be present to meet fans.
To celebrate the rich traditions of the Land of the Hornbills, Studio Tonton Drama Sangat will also be organising competitions such as a children's traditional costume contest on Friday, a traditional dance competition on Saturday, and a traditional ethnic creative singing competition on Sunday.
Visitors interested in showcasing their creative talents should not miss out since amazing cash prizes are up for grabs.
Those who have a penchant for more contemporary artistic expression can also take part during the Jom Lokal Jam event at Pentas Utama.
Be sure to sing, dance, or play your musical instruments as participation is open to all.
E-sports enthusiasts, especially ʻMobile Legendsʼ masters, can gear up for the Jom Esports Championship (JEC), making its first-ever Kuching debut at ʻKarnival Jom Heboh Segulai Sejalai Sarawakʼ.
Participants will battle it out for a share of a tantalising RM5,000 cash prize pool across two stages, namely the Online Qualifiers, which took place recently, leading to the Grand Finals, which will see the champions crowned live on Saturday and Sunday at Dataran Perayaan Petra Jaya.
Borneans, 'juh' come together to ignite the fun at the three-day, family-friendly 'Karnival Jom Heboh Segulai Sejalai Sarawak', which begins at 9am on each day.
For details and updates, visit the website at www.jomheboh.com.my and follow the social media sites on Facebook and Instagram at @jomhebohofficial.