First HSL Oktoberfest kicked off
KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee’s (HSL) La Promenade Mall has kicked-off its first Oktoberfest on Sept 16 – bringing lots of variety of food, drinks, live music and fun-runs. Festival goers have a wide choice of food, including both halal and non-halal to choose from. The food booths include GE Sausage, Ajishou Sushi, Zoro by Domus […]
Curious At Adau tinkers with musical destiny
KUCHING: At Adau aims to inspire the next generation on the importance of preserving culture through traditional music. The seven-member band is thus encouraging more bands to keep performing traditional music and staying creative while at it. At Adau in an interview with New Sarawak Tribune said this after their performance at St.Joseph’s Private School’s […]
At Adau to perform on Aug 6
KUCHING: Award-winning band At Adau will play at the St Joseph’s Family of Schools’ (SJFS) “Rhythm and Colour: The Family Celebrates!” this Saturday (Aug 6). According to a statement issued by SJFS yesterday, the band would be doing their bit for charity by raising funds for the SJFS’ new school building. The band, which started […]
The intricate art of making Sape
Sape is easily the most recognisable musical instrument of Sarawak and it is often associated with the sounds of the rainforest. Sape luthier Ezra Tekola reveals the process of making the lute, which he describes as challenging, but also therapeutic. Keeping tradition alive The distinct sounds of the sape are all too familiar to Sarawakians. […]
