Mural maze an initiative to highlight Sarawak’s ethnic diversity
KUCHING: Hosting a Sarawak-themed mural programme would give more attention to the state’s ethnic diversity. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said such programmes would also ensure that cultural heritage would not be forgotten. “The mural depicts Sarawak tourism through five angles – culture, adventure, nature, food and festivals (CANFF). “It is an effort by […]
Spotlight on cultural heritage and diversity today
KUCHING: World Heritage Day is observed on April 18 every year to promote awareness about cultural heritage and diversity around the world. Set with a different theme annually, UNESCO has encouraged partners world-wide to hold various activities to commemorate the celebrated day. This year, it has announced the international day for monuments and sites under […]
What museums eventually lead to
KUCHING: Museums as catalysts of innovation relating to other cultural and creative industries (CCIs) will lead to the production of cultural and creative goods and services. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said recent innovation and close interaction with other CCIs will see concerted efforts by the Sarawak […]
Keep a date with Pustaka on Feb 14
KUCHING: A Sarawakiana Talk Series entitled ‘The Potential of Sarawak’s Literary Heritage as a National and World Heritage’ will be held to highlight the characteristics of significant cultural heritage for the National Heritage Register under Act 645. A statement from the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) on Monday (Feb 7) said the talk, which will be […]
Nusi Poetry — Carrying on traditions
Oral tradition, or oral lore, is a form of human communication wherein knowledge, art, ideas, and cultural materials are received, preserved, and transmitted orally from one generation to another. As part of our identity, it is important that we do our best to preserve the arts and culture of the olden days. Hence, the founders of […]
Academic initiative raises awareness of diverse heritage
UPM’s Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Research Chair The setting up of the Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Research Chair at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Sarawak Campus is a good move to create awareness of the diversity of Sarawak’s beautiful and unique heritage. Dr Elena Chai, senior anthropology and sociology lecturer at the Faculty of Social […]
‘Aye’ to research on culture and heritage
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has called on all parties to work together to jointly conduct research to elevate the heritage of Sarawak to the international level. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister commended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between Sarawak Museum Department (SMD) and Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) Singapore, Universiti Malaysia […]
Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund next year
KUCHING: Under the 2022 State Budget, the Sarawak government will be setting up a Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said a sum of RM10 million would be provided for the fund. “This special assistance will assist heritage, arts, and culture organisations and […]
Doing justice to Sarawak’s rich heritage
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD SARAWAK, with its multi-ethnic society and diverse cultures and traditions, naturally has a rich heritage, both tangible and intangible. It encompasses a wide range – from buildings, monuments, sites, landscapes and objects to traditional arts and crafts, customs and traditions and food. This heritage has, by and large, given the state […]
What makes a good political leader?
KUCHING: Aspiring political leaders in Sarawak must understand the dynamism of the state’s population, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “A leader must speak for and represent the people of Sarawak, and not only for any particular race. This makes Sarawak an attractive place for people to learn about living in […]
