Reminding the new generation about traditional cuisine
KUCHING: A cooking competition showcasing various authentic Bidayuh cuisine held during the recent Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 apparently attracted the attention of visitors to the festival. They were excited by the food prepared by eight participants who took part in the cooking competition, especially the young generation who may not have much inkling about the […]
Fostering racial unity via cultural heritage
PADAWAN: Besides promoting the traditions, culture, heritage and cuisines of the Bidayuh community, the Bidayuh Mystique Festival also helps in fostering unity among various races. In saying this, Federal Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Santhara J.P said that this festival highlighted the unique culture and heritage of the Bidayuh that should […]
Yes to bigger scale BMFs
PADAWAN: The inaugural Bidayuh Mystique Festival (BMF 2022) has drawn over 6,000 visitors throughout the three-day event. The three-day programme kicked off with traditional dance competition on the first day, followed by poco-poco dance and Dayung Remus Bidayuh Mystique on the second night and traditional cooking competition on the last day. It is understood that […]
Serian beauty crowned Dayung Remus Bidayuh Mystique
PADAWAN: Dessyfarolyna Malai Sume, 23, from Kampung Temong Putah, Tebedu, Serian was crowned the Dayung Remus Bidayuh Mystique 2022, in conjunction with the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 (BMF 2022), last night. The beauty contest held at the St Paul Bunuk Parish Hall saw 10 beauties from Padawan, Bau and Serian competing for the title of […]
Bidayuh Mystique Festival to get bigger
PADAWAN: The Bidayuh Mystique Festival will be held on a grander scale in the coming years. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said although it was held for the first time, the response received from the public was very encouraging. He said there were applications for food and beverage stalls and […]
Fest ends, RM150k worth sales recorded
PADAWAN: The Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 (BMF 2022) has come to an end and collected about RM150,000 worth of sales. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industry and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said this at the closing ceremony of the Bidayuh Mystique Festival at St Paul Bunuk Parish Hall, today. He said that the collection involved the […]
Local community told to promote their tourism products
PADAWAN: The local community in Puncak Borneo have been urged to play their role in promoting the tourism products of Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Malaysia Datuk Willie Mongin said Sarawak has so many things to offer, however, it was sad that locals were actually feeling ‘negative’ about the local products. “I […]
Tematu Culture Group wins the first place in the Bidayuh Traditional Dance Competition
PADAWAN: Tematu Culture Group clinched the first place in the Bidayuh Traditional Dance Competition, held in conjunction with the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 (BMF 2022) yesterday. The competition, which took place at St Paul Bunuk Parish Hall saw four dancing troupes from Kampung Tematu, Kampung Bunuk, Kampung Semedang and Kampung Garung compete in the traditional […]
Most expensive, most in-demand durians
PADAWAN: Black Thorn Durian is a new durian breed which is not only the most expensive and also the most demanded breed, especially among commercial growers. Do you know that you can now buy Black Thorn Durian trees as well as the ever-popular Musang King Durian trees at the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 being held […]
Bidayuh culture on show
PADAWAN: If you want to know more about the Bidayuh culture, arts and traditional cuisines, how about visiting the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022, which kicked off today at St Paul’s Parish Hall, Bunuk? At the three-day event, which ends on Sunday (31 July), besides admiring and buying traditional Bidayuh handcrafts such as bead necklaces, rattan […]
