LABUAN, June 28 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Labuan Diving Festival 2.0, a premier event celebrating Labuan’s rich marine heritage, began today and will run until Sunday (June 30).
Jointly hosted by the Labuan Dive Club and Labuan Rusukan Besar Resort, the festival promises an extraordinary gathering for diving enthusiasts from around the world.
Labuan Dive Club secretary Tan Zhi Shan said 22 divers, including those from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Labuan, Singapore and as far as France, will converge to explore the underwater marvels of Labuan.
He said the festival features diving expeditions to the renowned 'Big Four' wrecks (shipwreck dive sites) and vibrant reefs surrounding Rusukan Besar Island, offering participants an unparalleled diving experience.
“In addition to diving activities, the festival will honour members, who have logged significant dive hours, with a special ceremony to present certificates to those with over 50, 100, 150, and 200 dives, recognising their dedication and commitment to the sport.
He said the Labuan Diving Festival 2024, supported by Tourism Malaysia and various local organisations, reflects the collaborative spirit of the diving community and underscores the importance of marine conservation.
“We are thrilled to welcome divers from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Labuan, Singapore and France.
“This festival is not just a celebration of diving; it is an exciting opportunity to promote marine conservation and reveal the hidden treasures of Labuan’s underwater world,” he told Bernama in Rusukan Besar Island today.
Tan said following the economic downturn in 2016, followed with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many dive operators were forced to close their doors.
“This festival aims to revitalise the scuba diving industry and ignite a passion for niche tourism in Labuan,” he also said.
“Join us in celebrating the wonders of the ocean as well as the camaraderie of the diving community at the Labuan Diving Festival 2024.”
Conservationist and former Malaysia Tourism Ambassador for Diving, Clement Lee participated in the event today.
--BERNAMA
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