PEKAN: About 70,000 visitors are expected to attend the Pekan Aidilfitri open house in Taman Tasik Sultan Abu Bakar here, hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, tomorrow.
The open house, from 10am to 3pm, is described as a "not-to-be-missed" event, as guests will get to enjoy a spread of traditional delicacies such as rendang Pekan, satay, laksa Pahang and the popular dessert, puding raja (royal pudding).
Pekan Umno Social Media Bureau head Mohd Zaidin Mohamad, who is also the publicity chairman for the event, said some 100 caterers had been roped in to serve a variety of food, including traditional dishes and desserts, at 200 booths.
"Caterers will prepare traditional Pahang food, which is famous in the districts here as guests from outside the district, including the Klang Valley will be also attending the event. The event will enable the people to meet and get close with the prime minister.
"Some 500 tables have been prepared for the guests and parking areas have been identified not far from from venue so it will be easy for guest to park their vehicles and walk," he said.
Zaidin said Najib, who is also the Pekan member of parliament, and Rosmah are expected to arrive at the event about 10.30am.
Sultan of Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah, Regent of Pahang Tengku Mahkota Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and his wife Tengku Puan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are expected to be present at noon.
Also expected are Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob, state executive council members and state assemblymen.
Visitors will be entertained with cultural shows and performances by local artistes and comedians.