Push for Sibu as culture-rich tourist destination.
SIBU: The local community and tourism operators are urged to work together to repackage Sibu as a culturally rich tourist destination. In making this call, Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the community must bring out the best of Sibu’s characteristics. Tiong, who is also the Bintulu Member of […]
Brushstrokes of Dedication
Sitting in a cafe with New Sarawak Tribune, Chew Fang Chin talks about the 40 years he spent immersing himself in arts and the lessons he learnt from them. Four decades of culture on canvas CHEW Fang Chin, who has dabbled in arts for four decades, has dedicated his life to painting the culture of Sarawak. […]
15 participants gain experience in sape playing
BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: A total of 15 participants joined the Sape Camp 2023 organised by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), which was held at the Waterfront Kuching Amphitheatre on Thursday evening (June 22). According to YPS, the participants had the opportunity to get to know, learn and play the Sape music instrument. “Fifteen participants, aged […]
Preserve Sarawak culture for young generations
KUCHING: The community is encouraged to participate actively in programmes that sustain cultural practices and traditions. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, said that community support in participating in events held prior to celebrations can foster a sense of unity, particularly among the younger generation. […]
Sarawak culture takes to the catwalk
Borneo ethnic-inspired fashion has made its way to London, and the designer who showcased it in such a prestigious venue is a Sarawakian from Kuching — Edric Ong. London Fashion Week Edric Ong (EO) is a multi-award winning international designer of eco textiles and fashion. He is also the architect of the Sarawak Cultural Village, […]
Simunjan fiesta highlights artistic heritage
SIMUNJAN: The Tourism, Art & Culture Fiesta @ Simunjan not only boosts the local economy but also highlights the uniqueness of Sarawak culture. The three-day festival was an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the National Cultural Policy, which aims to produce a cultured generation that appreciates the country’s old […]
Gala Night a conduit for Dayak creativity
SIBU: M.O Sarawak 12th Gala Night serves as a platform not only to celebrate its anniversary but to promote Pua Kumbu fashion, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. In a speech read by Ngemah Assemblyman, Anyi Jana, the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts on Saturday said apart from that it is also a […]
Japanese students to experience Sarawak culture
By Jacintha Jolene & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: Fourteen students from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) landed here yesterday (Sept 1) for the five-day ‘Program Kembara Ilmu Inap Desa TUFS 2022’. New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak chief executive officer Dr Jeniri Amir and Suara Sarawak executive editor Rohana Wahed, the programme coordinator, […]
Brotherhood key to Sarawak’s progress
SIBU: “Melanau, Chinese, Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu can sit together in a ceremony like this. You drink, I do not drink, no problem. “The most important thing is we can understand each other, the promise is we can be united and work together, Sarawak is ours. This is my hope for all those present tonight.” […]
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) […]
