Need for intangible culture heritage gallery
KUCHING: Majlis Seni Sarawak BoD member Marzuki Tambi has called for a gallery where artists can display their artwork and at the same time create an opportunity for community engagement. “In order to have an Intangible Culture Heritage Gallery, we would need a curator, a designer and an expert. “Therefore, having a gallery would depend […]
Abang Johari gets invitation to Humanity and Community Awards
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a visit from Malaysia Arts and Culture Practitioner Association (Macpa) Kuching on Monday (June 20). Led by Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the purpose was to invite Abang Johari to attend the Humanity and Community Awards ceremony. […]
Promoting Sarawak songket
By Nur Ashikin Louis & Tania Lam KUCHING: The inaugural Sarawak Music Fashion Galore (Samfag) 2020 held at Riverside Majestic Hotel here last Saturday night (Dec 5) left many guests in awe. Themed ‘Enchanting Evening with Sarawak Songket’, the spectacular event showcased a collection of 31 songket designs from three fashion designers, namely Anna Sue, […]
Sarawak songket in music, fashion showcase
By Nur Ashikin Louis & Tania Lam KUCHING: Sarawak songket was showcased as the state’s evergreen motif at the first ever Sarawak Music & Fashion Galore (Samfag) 2020, which was held at Riverside Majestic Hotel here on Saturday night (Dec 5). The event was jointly organised by the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists […]
Accolades for 47 at ceremony
KUCHING: It was a spellbinding night for 47 state renowned artistes at the Anugerah Seniman Sarawak (Sarawak Artistes Award) 2020 ceremony held at Imperial Hotel here Wednesday evening. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was given the honour to officiate at the event. Recipients were awarded in seven categories that included […]
Sarawak songket for Unesco nomination
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists Kuching (MACPA) will be organising the inaugural Sarawak Music Fashion Galore (SAMFAG) 2020 on Nov 28 at Pullman Hotel here. “The aim of the event is to highlight the Sarawak songket motif for Unesco (United Nations […]
State to honour 47 artistes
BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: A total of 47 outstanding artistes will be honoured during the Sarawak Music Artiste Award 2020. The event will be held on this Nov 4 at Imperial Hotel here. This was announced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a media conference on the award […]
