Mengenai FKT

Festival Kedah Tua (FKT) merupakan satu inisiatif oleh Pusat Penyelidikan Arkeologi Global, Universiti Sains Malaysia (PPAG USM) dalam mendekatkan arkeologi kepada masyarakat umum. Ia dirancang bagi memberikan gambaran lebih mendalam dan menyeluruh kepada setiap lapisan masyarakat tempatan dan antarabangsa berkenaan tamadun awal di Kedah, khususnya di tapak arkeologi Sungai Batu. Pelbagai aktiviti telah dirancang dan bakal diadakan sepanjang FKT. Penganjuran akan turut melibatkan Kerajaan Persekutuan dan Kerajaan Negeri Kedah melalui pelbagai agensi seperti Jabatan Warisan Negara, Majlis Perbandaran Sungai Petani, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) dan Kedah Tourism. FKT turut disokong oleh badan pertubuhan kerajaan seperti Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) dan lain-lain lagi.

Festival Kedah Tua (FKT) is an initiative by the Centre for Global Archaeological Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia (CGAR USM) to foster a better connection between archaeology and the general public. It is designed to give an in-depth as well as comprehensive understanding on early civilization of Kedah, especially in Sungai Batu archaeological site. Various activities have been planned and will be held during the FKT. The organization of FKT will also be supported both by the Federal Government and State Governments through various agencies such as the Department of National Heritage, Sungai Petani Municipal Council, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) and Kedah Tourism. FKT is also supported by the non-governmental organization such as the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and many others.