Selangor’s winning float, which featured Super Mokh and the Mah Meri masks.

THE unique design of Tourism Selangor’s float has been inspired by the retro-style approach incorporating Selangor’s rich history and culture as well as its sports legends.

The Discover Selangor float won second in Most Creative category during the Royal Floria Festival 2016.

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor presented the trophy to Tourism Selangor general manager Noorul Ashikin Mohd Din.

Leading the Selangor flotilla, during the Magic Of The Night 2016 event, was a cut-out of Malaysian football legend, Mokhtar Dahari aka Super Mokh, in his famous pose.

Having played for Selangor from 1972 until 1990 and the national team from 1972 until 1985, Super Mokh is a name that makes Selangorians proud.

The float also features drums and the centong buluh, a bamboo stamping tube used by the famous Mah Meri tribe from Pulau Carey during their many interesting celebrations and festivals.

The tribe’s ornate leaf origami bird is also part of flotilla.

Thanks to efforts to preserve their legacy, the Mah Meri tribe’s numbers are increasing and they hold on to their traditional beliefs strongly.

Noorul Ashikin (left) receiving the trophy from Tengku Adnan (second from left).

Masks of the Mah Meri, displayed, are the Spirit of Kelolong and Mayang Lembu.

Bunga Tanjung, also known as Spanish cherry, is the official flower of Selangor. Its petals symbolise diversity and regional destinations while the red and yellow represents the flag of Selangor.

Relics of the past, the lighthouse, Selangor’s oldest palace Istana Jugra and Tok Bedil’s cannons that still stand proudly at Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor were also featured on the float.

Noorul Ashikin said, “Tourism Selangor is continuously promoting ‘Discover Selangor’, with the tagline ‘Heart of Malaysia’ as its tourism promotional campaign for the state government.

“Selangor offers you a complete experience from outdoor adventures of rock climbing and white-water rafting to scenic jungle tracks and waterfalls, exciting theme parks to sandy beaches, non-stop shopping to the colourful diversity of people, cultures and backgrounds, and last but not least, the abundant choices of food from the multi-cultural influences.”