KUCHING: After a three-year hiatus, the Kuching Vintage Festival is making a comeback, promising three days of nostalgia, music and unique finds at The Hills Shopping Mall.
Jointly organised by Kuching Car Boot Sale Community (KCBS) and Heavy Soul Vintage, the festival starts today (August 29) and will run until August 31, marking the second edition of the event since its successful debut in early 2022.
The festival organiser, Nazlee Mohamad or better known as Mono, said this year’s festival will feature more about 100 booths offering a wide range of vintage and antique items, from clothing and accessories to collectibles.
“Sellers will include both local enthusiasts and traders from outside Kuching,” he told Sarawak Tribune.
He added that visitors can also look forward to live music performances and vintage exhibitions throughout the three-day event.
Mono said the decision to revive the event came after observing strong and growing interest in vintage culture among Kuching’s community.
“We noticed that the vintage enthusiasts have been increasing every year. Not only from the older generation but also from the younger generation. Many of them know how to evaluate an item. That’s one of the reasons we brought back the vintage festival,” he said.
He added that the festival this will be more expansive compared to the inaugural edition.
“This year’s festival is a bit different because Kuching Vintage is sharing the venue, joining forces with KCBS and Kuching Collectors Mart. It’s quite lively because more than 160 booths will be participating,” he said.
Among the items on display and for sale, he said, are vintage clothing, radios and turntables.
“Visitors can also expect a variety of physical music formats including CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records,” he said.
Looking ahead, Mono hopes to establish the Kuching Vintage Festival as a regular event on the city’s cultural calendar.
“If there are no obstacles and we get support from various parties, hopefully this event will become an annual one.
“Every big city around the world has its own vintage festival. For example, in Tokyo, it’s called the Furugi Festival,” he said.
