Hokkien Opera to get Arts Council help
KUCHING: Hokkien Opera appears to have not caught the imagination of younger Chinese given that its protagonists are mainly the elderly today. The sad state of affairs came to light during the recent celebration of Zhu Sheng Niang Niang where over three nights from May 18 the Hokkien Opera was staged at the Kuching Hong […]
GPS members wish happy Raya to all
By Syahhira Hady & Margaret Ringgit KUCHING: Ever since the COVID-19 hit the state, this year’s was the first proper Hari Raya celebration when Sarawakians from overseas were able to return home following the reopening of the borders. With this, members of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties wish all Muslims Selamat Hari Raya. Despite […]
Celebrating Raya away from home
Most parts of the world have transitioned into the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and opened their international borders. This has made it easier for people to travel from one country to another as many restrictions have been lifted. However, there are still Muslims including fellow Sarawakians who are celebrating the month of Syawal […]
Raya in endemic phase
More reasons to celebrate Two years ago, the Muslim community nationwide celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri in moderation by adhering to the new norms. However, this year’s Raya celebrations are expected to be lively after the country decides to move into endemic phase. In the previous two years, Malaysians were not allowed to ‘balik kampung’ to […]
Want to attend Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in person
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, HR Queen Elizabeth II is one of the longest reigning monarchs in the world celebrating her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne of Great Britain on Feb 6, 2022. Just ahead of summer and before the official weekend begins, the events lined up to celebrate the auspicious occasion have […]
Valentine’s Day not dampened by pandemic
KUCHING: Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated annually on Feb 14, is marked as a day to celebrate romance where people would exchange cards, gifts, and chocolates with their loved ones. Similar to other festive occasions, the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened the spirit to celebrate the day of love as many are looking forward to […]
March 8 set aside to celebrate women
MIRI: The annual Women’s Day celebrations in Sarawak will be held on March 8 this year, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced here on Monday (Feb 7). It is a yearly programme organised by the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS) and beginning this year, the celebration has been […]
Padungan lights up ahead of Chinese New Year
KUCHING: Hundreds of red lanterns and lights have been put up along the Padungan stretch as well as markets under the jurisdiction of Kuching City South Council (MBKS) ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. When night falls, these areas come alive in radiant splendour, creating an ambience synonymous to the festive mood. According […]
MP: Phase 4 but public still need to be vigilant
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has reminded the people, especially the Chinese community who will be celebrating Chinese New Year in early February, to continue adhering to the Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs).He said he had been informed that there were several local associations that had started organising activities in conjunction […]
The Basket Deity that loves Mooncake
BY ELENA CHAI Mooncake Festival, known as Zhong Qiu Jie in Mandarin, is one of the most celebrated festivals among the Chinese community in Sarawak. A little distance away over the border, in West Kalimantan, the festival is often associated with the seance of the Basket Deity or Coi Lam Sin in the Hakka dialect. […]
