Manik Sarawak Manik Sarawak Ever wondered about the beautiful patterns and designs crafted by small beads at handicraft shops? Well, these beads/manik are a special heritage and culture of the indigenous people of ... Jul 31, 2022
Ngepan Indu Ngepan Indu Ever wonder about the pretty and intricate costumes worn by Iban women during special occasions and festivals? In general, the traditional outfit that they wear is called "Ngepan" and is u... Jul 31, 2022
Pratuokng: Bamboo Zither Pratuokng When it comes to traditional instruments of Sarawak, there is no doubt that Sape’ would be the first to come to most people’s minds as it is the most famous stringed instrument. However, the... Jul 31, 2022
Tarian Alu-Alu Tarian Alu-Alu of the Melanau Ethnic Group When one thinks of funerals, it is always a solemn and silent occasion but this is a bit different for the Melanau ethnic group. The Melanau ethnic group is ... Jul 31, 2022
Tarian Menyak Melanau Tarian Menyak Melanau is one of the ethnic groups indigenous to Sarawak. They are also known as A-Likou meaning people of the river in the Mukah dialect. They are settled in scattered communities alon... Jul 31, 2022
The Art of Gawai Festival Gawai Dayak is a well-known and one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Sarawak and it is usually celebrated during the month of June. It is a festival to celebrate the end of the rice harvesting s... Jul 31, 2022
Traditional Hand-Tapped Tattoo Nowadays, tattoos are regarded as a type of body art and it is getting more mainstream compared to before and people are having more positive perceptions of them as a form of art. As we all know, peop... Jul 31, 2022
Weaving in Sarawak Weaving in Sarawak Sarawak is famous for its handicrafts such as rattan baskets and mats which can be purchased in most handicraft shops or stalls during events. These baskets and mats are usually han... Jul 31, 2022
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 alwa... Feb 23, 2022
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 reas... 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 instrume... 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 communi... Dec 29, 2021