Maiden Sarawak Handicraft & Food Series
MIRI: Programmes like the inaugural ‘Sarawak Handicraft & Food Series’ should be held regularly to fill free time and expose the young generation here to healthy activities. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the organising of workshop activities for sape, traditional martial arts of silat and […]
Kenyah youth urged to master their culture
MIRI: There many ways that the younger generation of Kenyah can learn about their traditional culture, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) deputy Speaker Datuk Gerawat Gala. Besides learning it from their parents, social media also plays a crucial role in exposing them to their traditional culture towards developing a sense of identity. The Mulu assemblyman […]
Keeping traditional handicrafts alive
BY FAIZAL BUJANG The handicrafts of the indigenous tribes of the Land of the Hornbills are not only admired by the local community but have also stolen the attention of foreigners. This has indirectly placed Sarawak among the pioneer states that are able to maintain its handicrafts, as the saying goes tak lapuk dek hujan, […]
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 […]
Harvesting paddy the tried and tested way
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI The scenic paddy fields of Kampung Mang, Samarahan are sure to captivate the hearts of many. The fields are now golden yellow, indicating that the paddy is ready to be harvested. Despite the existence of paddy harvesting technology, the villagers here still use traditional methods. According to them, the method was […]
Project Ranih – promoting Kelabit folksongs
KUCHING: Alena Murang is no stranger to making waves – promoting Sarawak’s traditional culture to the rest of the world through music and art. Standing in the forefront as Sape’ songstress, the half Kelabit multitalented artiste is on a mission to promote Kelabit folksongs and nursery rhymes and further ‘harvest’’ interest and a love for […]
