Ipoh Cultural Parade parades its way into records book

IPOH: It was a day to remember for 2,296 participants of the Ipoh Cultural Parade 2017 as they made their way into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the largest cultural parade in the country.
The programme organised by Tourism Perak, with the cooperation of the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCCI), involved 55 contingents and 120 floats parading over a 2.8km route around Ipoh in front of thousands of visitors today.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, who was present to witness the ceremony and later receive the MBOR certificate, said the programme has only added popularity to the state as one of the top tourist destinations in the country.
"We are proud because the parade that focused on the uniqueness of the Malaysia culture has been acknowledged as the biggest in the country," he told reporters after attending the programme today.
Zambry said the programme might be made into an annual or biennial event, as it is a direct interpretation of the culture of Perak, where everyone lives in harmony, regardless of their religions and culture.
The parade, which started at 7.45am, was held in conjunction with PCCCI's 110th anniversary and Visit Perak Year 2017.
The participants included school students, non-governmental organisations and private companies.
PCCCI is organising a series of events this year to mark its 110th-year milestone.