Tioman Surfestival
This festival is organised by Tioman Boardriders Event Management & Tioman Development Authority (TDA). It was first held in 2010 with objectives to introduce surfing as a fun form of activity for tourists and promoting awareness to some of the main local issues like turtle conservation and beach clean-up. It usually takes place for three days.
During the festival, this serene and beautiful island with be filled with live music featuring local artists and lots of other interesting land-based and sea-based activities such as surfing, rock climbing, speed climbing, stand up paddle and tug of war. There are also workshop, conservation talk and beach clean-up activities. Visitors can explore the marine life via snorkeling and diving excursions around the island too.
Image by: Tioman Cabana
Where to go?
The Barat Tioman Beach Resort , Pulau Tioman, Malaysia
Time
31st January: 10.00 a.m – 8.45 p.m
1 & 2nd February: 7.00 a.m – 12.00 am
Admission
There is no entrance fee for the festival, however if one wish to participate in the contest, there will be a participation fee set by the contest operators.