Kuala lumpur: The Damcamp Camping and Cultural Festival at Pedu Lake in Padang Terap, which has now become an iconic annual event, is expected to be attended by 10,000 visitors, including foreigners. Kedah Tourism corporate communications officer Mohd Rafie Azimi expects visitors from countries like Thailand, Singapore and China to attend the April 17-19 event.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohd Rafie Azimi stated, "This is the third year we are hosting this event, and it is the biggest camping festival in the northern zone, covering a 2.3-hectare area.' He mentioned that the festival will feature various activities such as caravan camping, motorhomes, family or solo camping, cycling, kayak fishing, running, nature exploration, and a community gathering of scrambler motorcycles, vespas, and go-karts.

The festival will also include events that combine folk sports, traditional sports, heritage, and arts, featuring wayang kulit, the menorah dance, ghazal, and Penang boria. Local and international music performances will be part of the festivities as well.

Meanwhile, Ashabul Alkahfi Youth Volunteer Organisation chairman Ahmad Syairozi Atiqullah Ghazali highlighted the event's role in supporting the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Further information regarding the programme and participant registration can be found on the Kedah Tourism and DamCamp.my Facebook social pages.