Submit our ‘pua kumbu’ too
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to also submit state’s traditional heritage pua kumbu under the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) category of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) next year alongside the Sarawak songket. Tun Jugah Foundation chairman and Dayak Cultural Foundation managing trustee Tan Sri Datuk Amar Leonard Linggi Jugah […]
Sarawak songket for Unesco nomination
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists Kuching (MACPA) will be organising the inaugural Sarawak Music Fashion Galore (SAMFAG) 2020 on Nov 28 at Pullman Hotel here. “The aim of the event is to highlight the Sarawak songket motif for Unesco (United Nations […]
Motac plans secretariat centre office in Kuching
KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is planning to open the Southeast Asia Secretariat centre office in Kuching. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the centre would be able to serve as a centre representing Southeast Asia, to organise activities and exhibitions with United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation (Unesco). “The centre […]
Silat, now on global stage with Unesco recognition
KUALA LUMPUR: The recognition of silat as an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (Unesco) has elevated the country’s art of self-defence into the international arena. National Heritage Department director-general Mesran Mohd Yusop when met by Bernama said the recognition by Unesco in 2019 has helped in promoting the finesse of the Malay martial art […]
Pencak silat gets Unesco status
JAKARTA: Anwar bin Sholeh had something to cheer when he showed up at a Jakarta training centre to practice pencak silat — the Indonesian martial art was added to Unesco’s prestigious heritage list. “It’s an honour that pencak silat has been recognised internationally,” the 38-year-old, who has been practising the art since elementary school, told […]
