Hijauan promises to showcase talent and tradition
KUCHING: City folk will be able to witness a dance production of international standard entitled ‘Hijauan’ on July 27-28 at the Batu Lintang Teachers Training Institute auditorium here. Hijauan promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent and tradition, featuring performances from renowned dancers of Dua space Dance Theatre (Dua Space) from Kuala Lumpur. “Hijauan […]
Over 3,000 participants showcase rich cultural heritage
KUCHING: The 2024 Gawai Dayak Parade ‘Niti Daun’ held at Kuching Waterfront here featured 111 contingents and over 3,000 participants proudly showcasing the rich heritage of their respective cultures. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas praised the event for its excellent representation of Sarawak’s diverse races and religions. He highlighted the unity displayed during […]
Kuching Cari Cari Treasure Hunt to showcase culture, community spirit
KUCHING: The Kuching Cari Cari Treasure Hunt, a thrilling new team challenge event, is set to take place on June 22. This innovative event will blend both high and low-tech elements in a series of engaging challenges. The event is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) in a strategic partnership with […]
Sarawak company showcases layer cake at UK exhibition
KUCHING: IANA Corporation Sdn Bhd, the producer of Sarawak Layer Cake (Kek Lapis) has been recently chosen by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), to participate in an exhibition in London from Feb 25 to March 17. The exhibition is the largest in the United Kingdom for stakeholders, especially in the retail, food, restaurant, import […]
Reviving Borneo’s keringkam
A spectacular showcase of colours that captured the spirit of Hari Raya was presented at the Ranee Museum in the Old Courthouse in Kuching. Seven different prints reflect textile prints, highlighting the cultural fusion between Sarawak and Brunei. Dubbed “Irama”, the mini wear resort Raya collection features digitally printed keringkam motifs, as well as hand-painted batik on silk […]
Ministry encourages Sarawakian performers to showcase talents worldwide
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts aims to provide Sarawakian performers with opportunities to gain recognition and perform beyond the state’s borders, according to minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “This is the reason why I think it’s time for Sarawak to have a Centre of Performing Arts. “I don’t […]
Anticipation grows for long-awaited art gallery
KUCHING: It is high time Sarawak establishes its own state art gallery to transform the local art scene and take the art industry to the next level. Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) President David Chew in welcoming the recently proposed state art gallery in Kuching, said in fact this was a ‘long overdue’ idea as it […]
Floria 2022 to showcase flowers, gardens of lights
PUTRAJAYA: Royal Floria Putrajaya 2022 will present a flower exhibition and display gardens of lights at night throughout the seven days of the event starting tomorrow. Putrajaya Corporation president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said Floria 2022 which is themed ‘Awesome FLORIA’ is open from 9am to 10pm every day and will present two different scenes […]
Centre to showcase Bidayuh culture
BAU: A new Bidayuh cultural centre to showcase the cultural activities of the community is in the pipeline. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep on his Facebook post said that the funding approval to construct the centre has been granted by the state government. “This new centre will be a […]
Showcase of local ethnic artistes
KUCHING: A music show called Pemerindang Borneo will be broadcast on TV Sarawak (TVS) on Tomorrow (July 12). It is a television programme, showcasing local ethnic artistes in Sarawak. The purpose of this programme is also to develop and extend the Borneo ethnic music industry. It is also a vision and mission by chief executive […]
