Unity the basis for developing a society
KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said programmes like the Maulidur Rasul celebration can bring villagers together. “Previously, everyone knew each other in the neighbourhood. Now, it can be seen that some in the community do not know who lives next door. “Therefore, it is important to organise a programme like this […]
Celebrations all-round at UiTM convocation
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Graduates and their family members came together to celebrate their achievements at the 94th Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak convocation here. The two-day convocation which began on Monday (Sept 26) saw the Vice Chancellor award being awarded to Nur Nashwa Abdul Khalek, 23, who did a Diploma in Banking. Beaming with joy she […]
Celebration in full national spirit
SRI AMAN: National Day Celebration 2022 was celebrated in full national day spirit after a two-year pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a statement by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) the Jalur Gemilang was waved highly at the Batang Lupar River with 40 fishermen boats sailing from Kampung Hulu and Kampung Tengah. The […]
All celebrations have historical significance
KUCHING: Every celebration in the nation has historical importance so it is only right that these are observed by all in the country. “We should celebrate everything that represents multicultural reason, togetherness, and the great relationship between the federal and the state (governments),” said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) […]
Understanding rituals of the Ghost Festival
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna It’s not just all about darkness, ghosts and death ONE of the important Buddhist and Taoist traditional festivals observed in most of the Asian countries is the Ulambana Festival. The festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar, is one of the […]
Kuching City turns 34 today
KUCHING: The city of Kuching will be celebrating its 34th anniversary as a city on Monday (Aug 1). Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said Kuching was officially declared a city on Aug 1, 1988. “For Sarawak and for Kuching, it is unique because we have Kuching City North and Kuching City […]
Hopes for Sarawak’s future
KUCHING: Hopes for a better future for all Sarawakians is the hallmark of this year’s Sarawak Day, which is being celebrated with a sense of relief, gratitude and excitement. This year’s Sarawak Day is certainly special and more meaningful post Covid-19 pandemic which saw a shutdown in celebration during the last two years. As such, […]
MAGGI not missing out Gawai celebrations
KUCHING: Popular food brand, MAGGI will return to host Gawai festivities with its MAGGI’s ‘Jom Masak dan Berkongsi Bersama’ campaign in conjunction with the annual celebration. This year, MAGGI will raise funds through of its ‘Jom Masak dan Berkongsi Bersama’ contest for the benefit of charity organisations, Hope Place and Special Needs Society Kuching. That […]
‘Raikan Kebanggaan Sabah & Sarawak’ with Carlsberg
KUCHING: Carlsberg Malaysia celebrates the pride of Sarawak’s heritage, traditions and natural wonders in conjunction with the exuberant Gawai Festival. Carlsberg Smooth Draught stepped up its game with a three-day Gawai event to celebrate the launch of its ‘Raikan Kebanggaan Sabah & Sarawak’ promotion, which is only available in Borneo. They also released six limited-edition […]
Hokkien Opera to get Arts Council help
KUCHING: Hokkien Opera appears to have not caught the imagination of younger Chinese given that its protagonists are mainly the elderly today. The sad state of affairs came to light during the recent celebration of Zhu Sheng Niang Niang where over three nights from May 18 the Hokkien Opera was staged at the Kuching Hong […]
