Preserving Kenyah folk song through workshop
Many villages in rural Sarawak continue to lack access to technology. Despite the limitations, culture and traditions continue to play an important role in these communities. When describing the many Kenyah longhouses in the Ulu Baram of Sarawak, one can hear the melodies of numerous folk songs. Each rhythm sung kept the settlers entertained from generation to generation. However, […]
Sarawakiana Forum on preserving heritage arts in digital era set for tomorrow
KUCHING: The Sarawakiana Forum, titled “Preserving Tangible and Intangible Heritage Arts in the Digitalization Era,” is set to take place tomorrow (Oct 19). The forum will run from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on the ground floor of the Sarawak State Library (PUSTAKA). PUSTAKA said the forum will feature distinguished panellists who have made significant contributions to […]
Preserving spinning top as traditional sport
DEBAK: The sport game of gasing pangkah (spinning top) is one of the traditional sports that needs to be maintained so that it is not forgotten by the next generation. According to Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam, this traditional sport was an attraction for the visitors and […]
Keeping Sarawak Malay wedding customs alive
KUCHING: Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHE) and Sarawak Malay National Association (PKMS) have worked together to preserve the heritage and culture of Sarawak Malay marriage. This collaboration between OKSHE and PKMS aims to expose the public to the ancient Sarawak Malay wedding customs. Accordingly, OKSHE held a programme to recollect and display Malay customs at […]
Prominent architect to share on preserving heritage buildings
KUCHING: The Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS) is inviting the public to a talk on ‘Urban Renewal Through Built Heritage Conservation” by Malaysian prominent architect Lim Take Bane, on this coming July 30, at 9:30 am at the Borneo Cultures Museum, Auditorium (level 1) here. According to SHS, the talk is part of SHS’s ‘Heritage Speakers […]
Women bureaus play vital role in longhouses
SIBU: Women bureaus are a useful institution for women in longhouses as a platform to sow and nurture the seed of cohesiveness, strong ties and cooperation among them. Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat said they are the most appropriate mediums for the exchange of ideas and knowledge. And this can contribute towards a better […]
Sarawak plans for more museums
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and the Sarawak Museum Department are on a mission to build and upgrade, more museums. “Sarawak has many treasures that are of great tourism value,” minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out. “Work is in progress to determine the displays at (colonial era) […]
OKSHe to focus on generating work opportunities
KUCHING: Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe) will continue working on creating employment opportunities for locals as well as protecting and preserving heritage products. “Our role is to build an integrated, sustainable and holistic ecosystem while maintaining, preserving and conserving the heritage of the local community,” said its chairwoman Datuk Sabariah Putit. “Through the strategic thrusts, […]
Heritage Clay Crafts: Built on tradition
As an artisan, Nabilah Abdullah believes that local ceramics could go a long way if they are properly developed. At the same time, she advocates for the originality of ceramics, as she does not want its cultural elements and historical heritage to become obsolete. Preserving culture and heritage through ceramics There is a bright future […]
Plates with Iban motifs – preserving tradition
There is a new art product in town – hand-painted ceramic plates with traditional Iban motifs. Aware of the importance of preserving traditional art, craft entrepreneur Helena David Kalum has come up with the initiative to produce these plates. The 47-year-old Iban woman from Ulu Layar, Betong started making these plates since April this year. […]
