Preserving the bejewelled traditions
HARTA, which stands for “HABIB: Action for Revival of our Traditions and Arts,” is the latest public initiative from HABIB. It has a remarkable collection of more than 800 unique pieces, collected over a period of 65 years, and the space includes a museum of heritage jewellery, a fascinating art gallery, and a café with […]
Going natural
The use of environmentally friendly textiles that are naturally dyed is expanding on a global scale, and this is helping the fight to rid the world of harmful synthetic dyes. Green textiles also encourage continuity and sustainability, leading to a more secure future for all. An eco-conscious exhibition was recently organised in Kuala Lumpur by the […]
Stand-up comics back after three years
KUCHING: Stand-up comedians Andrew Netto and Keren Bala Devan were back in town to get people laughing as part of their Covidian tour. They last performed in Kuching in 2019 prior to the pandemic. During the show, they both shared some of funny moments and experiences they had during the Covid-19 outbreak especially during the […]
Promoting Sarawak through animation
KUCHING: Legendary Iban warriors Rentap and Datuk Temenggong Kanang Langkau have inspired a Johorian animator to produce an animated short film called ‘The Pillar of Strength’. Ayie Ibrahim, 45, from Johor Bahru and his team are the ones behind the eight-minute-long short film. Recently, Ayie talked to New Sarawak Tribune on his ideas, the production […]
Russian beauty finds inspiration in Malaysian culture
KUALA LUMPUR: To Russian-born artist, writer and fashion enthusiast Natalya Bronzova, fashion and beauty can inspire — and lead to — national unity. Bronzova is attracted to Malaysia’s unique religious, artistic and cultural diversity, and is determined to promote it to the foreign community here through fashion shows and beauty pageant. “National unity among the […]
