Led by Peter John Jaban, the group received the state flag from Lubok Antu MP Roy Angau Gingkoi.

“I am glad that there is such an event as this could further promote our culture in Borneo to the eyes of Malaysia,” Roy told reporters.

According to him, Peninsular Malaysians will be excited to see the traditional costumes and cultures of the different ethnic groups of Sarawak and Sabah.

He added the group would also show the world how proud the Borneo states are of their culture.

Roy said the initiative to attend the festival is also a good platform to promote the Malaysia Madani concept, which is all about unity.

“It is also to tell the world that the indigenous people from Sarawak and Sabah are Malaysians as there are a lot of people from outside Malaysia who do not realise that the indigenous people from both states are Malaysians,” he said.

The group will also be taking part in a 1km parade from Dataran Merdeka to Pasar Seni (Central Market) where the Borneo Native Festival will be held.

On April 30 last year, the group wore traditional costumes for a flight from Miri to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.