Filial piety and climate change
FILIAL PIETY stands as the cornerstone of the entire ethnic Chinese culture. Ask anyone with a genuine interest in Chinese culture and civilisation, and they will unequivocally identify filial piety as its fundamental tenet. Indeed, filial piety is considered the fundamental virtue in Chinese and many East Asian cultures. Given its significance, it has been […]
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 […]
Filial piety essence of Chinese culture
SIBU: Sarawak Pan-Chen Lau Clan Association (SPCLCA) is holding steadfast to the traditional Chinese culture of respecting and honouring the elderly. Its president, Albert Lau Pek Kii said filial piety is the key essence of Chinese culture which is greatly valued and passed down through generations. “Our Chinese community and the guild are always actively […]
Jelly mooncake to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival
KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival or known as the Mooncake Festival, a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture, is being celebrated worldwide today. On this day, friends and families would gather and have dinner and mooncake would normally be served. The mooncake often comes in round shape, and in Chinese culture, roundness symbolises completeness and togetherness. […]
Looking forward to livelier festival post-pandemic
KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture. Similar holidays are celebrated in Japan (Tsukimi), Korea (Chuseok), Vietnam (Tết Trung Thu), and other countries in East and Southeast Asia. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Its popularity […]
Ushering in CNY with cookies
BY JACINTHA JOLENE We are just a few days away from celebrating Chinese New Year which falls on Feb 1 this year and, of course, the celebration will not be completed without food. Snacks, cookies, and candies play a significant role during the festive season. Bakers and home-based sellers alike have been busy taking up […]
Kek Lapis Mooncake: Unique flavours all-in-one
Each year, we can see unique mooncake flavours being introduced during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Due to the popularity of the delicacy as well as the Chinese culture of giving out mooncakes, it’s not uncommon to hunt for the prettiest mooncake boxes in town as a sign of prosperity or social status. For this year’s edition, […]
History of Padungan’s oldest traditional tea shop
Over the centuries, when immigration between countries was popular, the Indians and the Chinese brought their culture and traditions into Malaysia. So, when Grandfather Chang came to Kuching from China, he brought along his skills of making spices and brewing herbal tea, which led to the establishment of Khee Hiang Traditional Herbal Tea Shop located in Padungan. […]
‘Ching Ming’ tomb visits allowed
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that the Chinese will be allowed to visit cemeteries during the ‘Ching Ming’ festival (special Chinese day for the remembrance of ancestors or All Souls Day). “This directive is effective from Mar 20 to Apr 14, from 4am to 12pm,” it said in a statement today […]
Here’s to good luck and prosperity
BY CRYSTAL WONG “Nothing is redder than a Chinese at Chinese New Year, but do you know why we like the colour red?” asked my grandmother. Have you ever wondered why the Chinese love red so much, especially on Chinese New Year? Everything is red — red packets, red lanterns, red decorations, etc. Why? Why […]
