Gendang Melayu Sarawak: A legacy heritage

KUCHING: In the quiet village of Kampung Jaie, Sadong Jaya, one man is keeping a century-old tradition alive. Meet Umar Tomik, born on July 12, 1956, a third-generation master of crafting the Gendang Melayu Sarawak, a traditional Malay drum whose rhythmic beats echo in the heritage halls of Sarawak. Umar, who has devoted his life […]
Bergendang still popular among local communities

KUCHING: Sarawak Malay Drums (Gendang Melayu Sarawak) is one of the traditional musical instruments of the Malays in Sarawak that has been around for centuries and is still popular among the community to this day. Music can generally be a tool in terms of interaction between members of society. Bergendang (gendang parties) is a form […]