A quieter 33rd Kuching City Day due to pandemic

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has toned down its 33rd Kuching City Day this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. In his message in conjunction with the annual City Day on Sunday (Aug 1), Wee said the decision to tone down the celebration was a rather difficult one […]

Another quiet Gawai for Maria

KUCHING: The Ibans at Kampung Tabuan Dayak here and those nearby used to gather for the ‘tiang pengingat’ (memorial pole) ritual on Gawai Dayak Eve. But since many of them have embraced Christianity, they no longer practise the ritual. But the memorial pole still stands tall today. It is located at Lorong 16 in the […]

Quiet Chinese New Year

KUCHING: This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration is toned down as Covid-19 pandemic is still running rampant in the state. The strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) coupled with the absence of the annual CNY bazaars and celebrations have put a wet blanket on Kuching folk’s plans to herald in the Year of the Ox. […]

A silent Thaipusam this year

KUALA LUMPUR: It is going to be a silent Thaipusam this year, on Jan 28. Covid-19 has made sure of that. This annual Hindu religious event will be observed mainly in homes, without the rhythmic sounds of the traditional urumee melam drums, without the kavadis and the accompanying shouts of Vel! Vel! and the huge […]