KUCHING: The Getaran Kesenian Melayu Concert, held last night (June 8), celebrated the vibrant heritage and traditions of Sarawak’s Malay culture.
Distinguished guests at the concert included Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.
Also in attendance were Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, accompanied by his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.
The concert, themed “without the old, there is no new,” featured traditional music combined with orchestra, modern music and traditional Sarawak Malay music, which also aims to introduce newer generations to the culture and art of Sarawak Malay people through traditional musical compositions with modern concepts.
The concert featured six traditional Sarawak Malay arts: Gendang Nopeng, Bangsawan, Zapin Bandarsah Dance, Gurindam and Syair, Silat Pulut Sarawak and Gambus Sarawak.
Local talents such as Bob Yusuf, Datuk Sarbanun Marican, Safar Ghaffar and many more have also been invited to perform traditional and modern songs at this concert.
The concert, which offered free entry, attracted a diverse audience, allowing them to immerse themselves in the rich Malay culture of Sarawak.
The concert was organised by The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts in collaboration with the Bandarsah Kuching Artists Organisation (PASBK).
