A curiosity for Sarawak
Heidi Munan’s incredible journey as a European living in Sarawak has touched many people with the knowledge she shares about the state’s beauty through her lens. Sarawak’s cultural heritage keeps Heidi Munan going There is so much about the beauty of Sarawak that intrigues Heidi Munan. Born in Switzerland, Heidi then spent her adolescent years […]
Crucial to document our heritage
KUCHING: The book, “PADUNGAN: History and Humanity in a Heritage precinct of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia” is a good example of how different parts of Kuching or in Sarawak in general, should be researched, studied and documented, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and the Performing Arts explained […]
Use filmmaking to tell Sarawak stories
KUCHING: Sarawak filmmakers should strive to produce more quality productions to tap into the profitable creative industry not only domestically but internationally. Deputy chairman of Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) Datuk Norhyati Ismail said that local filmmakers, especially those in the creative department, need to intensify their learning to upgrade their knowledge and skills […]
Reliving the Past
Sarawak is a state without roots if it does not have a historical identity. Only when we understand the past can we build a better future. James Yong, president of the Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), elaborates on what constitutes heritage value and talks about the society’s roles in the community and what can be considered […]
Get the young to go into songket weaving
KUCHING: The future generations must be encouraged to take an interest in the art of songket weaving and appreciate its cultural value. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was crucial to preserve and safeguard original songket motifs, elements, and designs which had been passed down […]
Ensure survival of our rich cultures
KUCHING: The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) can play an integral part in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of rapidly increasing globalisation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that as borders blurred and cultures mixed, it was crucial to ensure Sarawak’s rich cultures remained prominent and not be lost in the […]
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 […]
Doing justice to Sarawak’s rich heritage
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD SARAWAK, with its multi-ethnic society and diverse cultures and traditions, naturally has a rich heritage, both tangible and intangible. It encompasses a wide range – from buildings, monuments, sites, landscapes and objects to traditional arts and crafts, customs and traditions and food. This heritage has, by and large, given the state […]
Carpenter Street – Iconic and vibrant
Nestled in the heart of Kuching, Carpenter Street is one of the city’s most iconic and vibrant streets, steeped in rich history and heritage. These days, the area houses not only an array of decades-old establishments easily identified by their faded vintage signboards but also several new businesses which have organically settled in. Despite these […]
Unique legacy of the Brooke regime
KUCHING: A team of social scientists from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is currently conducting a two-year research on forts and fort heritage in Sarawak. The team, which comprises 13 anthropologists and two political scientists, is led by an Anthropology and Sociology Programme senior lecturer, Dr Elena Chai. Dr Elena, in an exclusive interview with New […]
