LYLIA YEO Finding for Fine Arts Finding for Fine Arts* Sarawak, with her vast expanse of nature and rich culture, has been the forefront subject to her artists as this land serves as muse for many in our creative circle. Art has a... Feb 23, 2022
WILLCHESTER The Longhouse: A Remarkable Traditional Architecture of Sarawak The Long House* In Sarawak, traditional architecture is not about the designs or even just a place to live; rather, each ethnic tribes built their houses back in the day for a variety of practical re... Feb 23, 2022
Tapi : Revival of the Forgotten Instrument Tapi : Revival of the Forgotten Instrument * If you ’ve heard about the Sape, then you might have an idea of what the Tapi is. It is a Lun Bawang instrument belonging to the boat lute family of instr... Dec 29, 2021
Sarawak Pottery : Clay and Culture Sarawak Pottery : Clay and Culture * In the middle of the 19th Century, Chinese artisans immigrated to Sarawak. They ended up settling in Kuching, bringing their artistry and skills to the local commu... Dec 29, 2021
Pua Kumbu: Weaving Iban Spirit Pua Kumbu: Weaving Iban Spirit * The Pua Kumbu. Beautiful, colourful, and magical. It is a textile that is prominent in Iban culture, adorning their clothing and is ever present in all manner of cerem... Dec 29, 2021
Lun Bawang Beads : Practically Wealthy Lun Bawang Beads : Practically Wealthy * Beads have always been an integral part of culture for the natives of Sarawak. But their value was not just the aesthetics. For those of Lun Bawang ethnicity,... Dec 29, 2021
Datun Julud: Happiness Takes Flight **Datun Julud: Happiness Takes Flight** Literally translated, Datun Julud means ‘long dance’ in the Kenyah language. Other ethnicities also possess their own names of the dance; such as ‘Arang Kadan... Dec 29, 2021
Rejang Beuh : Warriors Taking to the Skies * Rejang Beuh : Warriors Taking to the Skies * Have you ever seen someone dance so gracefully, that it’s as if they’re walking on air? The Rejang Beuh takes this to another level as the dance... Dec 29, 2021
Selingut: Courting Attention Selingut: Courting Attention The Bornean nose flute has three local names. If you hear any one of these, they are actually referring to the same instrument. It is the selingut, selingup, and keri... Dec 29, 2021
Ngajat : The Pride of Iban Heritage Ngajat : The Pride of Iban Heritage ** Ngajat , or to dance, in the Iban language, is a grouping of dances practiced by the Iban tribes. They are the largest ethnic group in Sarawak. Ngajat is de... Dec 6, 2021
Sape: The Sound of Sarawak Sape: The Sound of Sarawak ** Have you ever wondered what the rainforest sounded like? What if you could put it to a melody? That is how the sape is lovingly described by the locals. Belonging in th... Dec 6, 2021
Traditional Body Art Now in Plain Sight Traditional Body Art Now in Plain Sight * *** When one hears the word art, chances are that body art is not the first thing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly what tattoos are; body art which tel... Dec 6, 2021