By: Zaki Salleh
TELUK INTAN – Hilir Perak River Fest 2026 will return on October 24 and 25 to enliven tourism and community activities in the district.
The festival, which will be held at Dataran Riverfront in Teluk Intan, will feature a variety of exciting activities for the whole family.
Among the main attractions is the Jenggo Masta Fishing Competition, which focuses on giant freshwater prawns.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to watch a decorated boat parade along the Perak River.
The festival will also highlight local culture and heritage through traditional cooking demonstrations and colouring activities.
In addition, visitors can take part in wau pacak (traditional upright kites) activities and traditional games that reflect the identity of the local community.
The Green & Clean programme will also be held, featuring community clean-up activities and tree planting to raise environmental awareness.
The festival is expected to strengthen community ties while showcasing the unique heritage and tourism attractions of Hilir Perak.
The event also has the potential to stimulate the local economy through increased visitor arrivals and support for local traders and entrepreneurs.
The public is invited to attend with family and friends to enliven Hilir Perak River Fest 2026, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
