Chinese culture in art
Taking pride in the authenticity of his work, sculptor Kong Ping Ming carves his steps in many temples throughout Sarawak. With over 40 years of experience under his belt and a focus on bringing forward the Chinese traditions and culture, Kong aims to preserve this old art for future generations. A passion for preserving Chinese culture When […]
Putting M’sia back on global tourism map
KUCHING: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is committed to putting Malaysia back on the global tourism map. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, noted that a good tourism industry means a robust economy for Malaysia. He said his team will be discussing internally together with the tourism players and operators the right […]
Naim Street Mall to host inaugural Community Cultural and Arts Festival
BINTULU: Naim Street Mall at Bintulu Paragon will be organising its inaugural Community Cultural and Arts Festival 2022 (#CCAF 2022) from Nov 25-27 to propel the local arts and culture scene in Sarawak to the next level. With the theme “Strengthening a Sense of Community through Arts and Culture’, #CCAF 2022 will be focused on […]
State zeroes in on becoming unique showcase
A new Arts, Culture, and Heritage Section has been established by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts in line with its vision to make Sarawak a premier tourism destination and a showcase of unique arts, culture, and heritage. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah disclosed that the section’s foremost tasks are […]
Karim stresses safety as tourism revival begins
By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Lee Shaw Wei KUCHING: Homestay, resort and park operators must do everything necessary to ensure all their amenities are safe for tourists. In making the call Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said other than facilities and infrastructure, transportation used to carry tourists […]
Showcasing Sarawak’s culture and arts on global stage
KUCHING: The vision of the Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (Sifma) 2.0 is to enhance the visibility of Sarawak’s great gifts, showcasing the state’s culture and arts and especially its genuine and harmonious spirit to the global stage. Founder and organising chairperson of Sifma Dr Geraldine Law-Lee emphasised that these were Sarawak’s great […]
