Festivals forge solidarity among Sarawakians
MIRI: The diverse cultural festivals in Sarawak are a fundamental part of its unity and harmony, according to State Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin. “Sarawakians of all creeds and cultures come together to celebrate each other’s festivals, which serves as a unique platform for strengthening brotherhood and solidarity,” he said during his speech […]
Borneo Cultural Festival in Sibu promises an unforgettable experience
SIBU: The highly anticipated Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF), scheduled to take place from July 14 to 23 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang, is set to be bigger and better than ever before. Organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), the 10-day festival aims to showcase the vibrant traditions, arts, and cuisines of the diverse […]
SRDC pins hopes on adding festivals to tourism calendar
SIBU: Officials at Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) are hoping the four main festivals annually organised by the council will be listed in the state tourism calendar next year. Pesta Selangau, Pesta Sibu Jaya, Pesta Simfoni Batang Rajang and Pesta Durin are deemed to have great potential as tourism products in rural areas and to […]
Sibu Water Fest scaled back; water trucks used to be channeled to low pressure areas in Sibu
SIBU: Four out of five water trucks from the SibuJaya’s Water Fest 2022 will be channelled to Sibu’s eastern bank residents that are affected by low water pressure issues, said Azlan Baqee Abdullah. The chief operating officer of Amcorp Properties said in order to alleviate the low water pressure issues, the festival organisers will dispatch […]
14 teams in the mix at Saratok Regatta 2022
SARATOK: Fourteen teams will be vying for honours – and a share of the total prizemoney of RM97,000 – at the Saratok Regatta 2022 this weekend. The winner of the main title, Raja Sungai Krian, will take home a whopping RM15,000 at the event which is making a comeback after a two-year Covid-19 enforced lull. […]
Azizul brings more cheer to welfare recipients
LUNDU: A total of 100 recipients of state welfare assistance received cash contributions of RM100 each along with a hamper worth of RM80 in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Day celebration. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the contributions were aimed at easing their financial burden and to add cheer to the celebration after […]
Kenyah Sape’ Master to perform at S’pore festival
KUCHING: A social enterprise based in Miri, the Tuyang Initiative (Tuyang), will be taking part in the forthcoming Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA). The festival will be held from May 20 to 22 at the Pasir Panjang Power Station, Singapore. According to a statement yesterday, Tuyang will be staging a performance entitled “MEPAAN” in […]
Jars’ Graded Values And Related Rituals
People think that I must be a very strange person. This is not correct. I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk. – Stephen King, American author Many decades ago Gawai Tajau, a festival to honour Iban precious and highly priced jars, was a much-awaited momentous […]
24 types of events for Miri May Fest
MIRI: A total of 24 events will be organised by various organisations, including the 17th Miri City Day and Miri Traditional Costume Parade, on May 20 and 22 respectively, in conjunction with the Miri May Fest celebration. Miri mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang disclosed this on Monday (April 25) during a meeting. He also unveiled […]
Tidal Bore Festival makes return after two-year absence
SIMANGGANG: The Pesta Benak or Tidal Bore Festival here is back this year from Sept 9 to 11, with the highlight being the regatta. “After a two-year lapse (due to the pandemic and the ensuing movement control), the event has been missed by many. “Today’s meeting decided that Pesta Benak will return, for three days […]
