Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Jakarta Selangor
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Mini Malaysia Day exhibition in Miri highlights MA63 and Sarawak rights
The Miri Division Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition was launched by Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. He stressed the importance of understanding key dates in Malaysia's formation and Sarawak's rights under MA63, linking them to infrastructure development in Miri.
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Deputy minister urges youth to preserve Sarawak's sape heritage at Miri festival
At the 'Sape Fest: Reimagined 2026' concert in Miri, Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan called on the younger generation to take a greater role in preserving and developing the sape as part of Sarawak's cultural heritage. The three-day event, which concluded on Saturday, featured performances by local sape musicians and artists.
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SKCF 2026 closing ceremony in Miri aims to preserve Kenyah culture for youth
The closing ceremony of the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival (SKCF) 2026 was held at Bangunan FORUM in Miri. The event serves as a platform to introduce Kenyah heritage, including traditional games and food, to younger generations. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture's speech, read by Baram MP Anyi Ngau, stressed the importance of cultural preservation amidst globalisation and AI.
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Kenyah Cultural Evolution Blends Tradition with Modern Creativity
The Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival (SKCF) 7.0 in Miri featured a concert that blended traditional Kenyah dance and music with modern elements. Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said cultural evolution should preserve the identity and values of the Kenyah heritage while adapting to contemporary times.
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Deputy minister urges digital documentation of Kenyah heritage at Miri festival
Deputy Minister Dato Gerawat Gala called for the Kenyah community's oral traditions and cultural heritage to be documented using digital technology. He was speaking at the Traditional Dance and Music Cultural Night held in conjunction with the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival 2026 at the Forum building in Miri. He also encouraged Kenyah youths to use social media to promote their culture.
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Kenyah culture has potential to drive tourism and community economy
At the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival (SKCF) 7.0 in Miri, Deputy Minister Datuk Gerawat Gala said the Kenyah community's cultural heritage has strong potential to boost tourism and local economic opportunities. He also donated RM10,000 to the Persatuan Kebangsaan Kenyah Sarawak (PKKS) and urged the younger generation to preserve their traditions.
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Concert Cultural Evolution on Sept 1 – 4 celebrates Kenyah’s ethnicity
Concert Cultural Evolution, part of the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival 2026, will be held on Sept 3 at the Grand Ballroom, Forum Cultural Centre in Miri, Sarawak. The event features Kenyah music, dance, and Sape' performances to celebrate and promote cultural heritage.