Schools encouraged to explore museums
KUCHING: Nurturing an appreciation for museums is key to learning from history and bringing about a greater understanding among the people, especially the young. As such, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ministry and Sarawak Museum Department will engage with schools for students to visit the […]
Sifma 2.0 showcases Sarawak’s heart and pride
KUCHING: The Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (Sifma) 2.0 kicked off with great fanfare on Saturday night (Nov 20), a brilliant show filled with vibrant music, dance, colours, and lights. The concert was graced by caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun […]
Showcasing Sarawak’s culture and arts on global stage
KUCHING: The vision of the Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (Sifma) 2.0 is to enhance the visibility of Sarawak’s great gifts, showcasing the state’s culture and arts and especially its genuine and harmonious spirit to the global stage. Founder and organising chairperson of Sifma Dr Geraldine Law-Lee emphasised that these were Sarawak’s great […]
Sarawak’s seamless integration embodies Keluarga Malaysia
BY TANIA LAM & HURUL AIN NACITA ABDUL NASSER KUCHING: The harmonious integration between different cultures and backgrounds here embodies the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) here in Sarawak. Illustrating, Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof pointed out that Soh Eh Nee, 68, a resident in Satok was Chinese, but when he spoke […]
Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund next year
KUCHING: Under the 2022 State Budget, the Sarawak government will be setting up a Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said a sum of RM10 million would be provided for the fund. “This special assistance will assist heritage, arts, and culture organisations and […]
Untold stories of Sarawak’s brave Bidayuh
Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed. — Bob Riley, aboriginal activist I’m surprised that Sarawak, with its rich culture, has not been able to honour the Bidayuh in our history books. As early as 1837, Skrang Sea Dayak (Iban) aligned to warlord Pengiran Mahkota […]
Traditional music a path to global recognition
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: Sarawakian youth should engage in the traditional music industry if they intend to develop their talents globally. “We are able to promote our culture abroad through traditional music, traditional dance and many more. “Many music enthusiasts abroad prefer to listen to our traditional music because for them, the melody has […]
Melanaus used to live in longhouses
KUCHING: Longhouses are often synonymous with the Iban but a lot of people are not aware of the fact that the Melanau once lived in longhouses too. Dr Jeniri Amir, Melanau Historical and Culture researcher as well as author of the book ‘Masyarakat Melanau di Sarawak’, said that the Melanau community used to live in […]
Helping local creative industry survive
KUCHING: Sarawak is embarking on a master plan to boost the local creative industry soon. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan is necessary to ensure Sarawak’s young generation would have a meaningful life and culture. “The Sarawak Music Awards 2020 is expected to be the premier music arts event in […]
The Last Ring Ladies premiers Saturday
KUCHING: The Last Ring Ladies, a documentary featuring the Bi’emban sub-ethnic culture group in Sarawak, is set to premier this Saturday at 9pm on TVS. The one-hour documentary directed by Nova Goh tells the story and culture of the last remaining ring ladies – an item that is slowly fading away over time – to […]
