KUCHING: The What About Kuching (WAK) Festival 2024 which is in its sixth edition will have satellite mini-festivals in Sibu and Miri.
Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the inclusion of the two satellite mini festivals will extend the cultural extravaganza to the creative communities in central and northern Sarawak.
He said the festival in Sibu would be held in June and in Miri in August.
“We should be excited and stay tuned; the respective city councils together and the WAK team will be unveiling further details in the upcoming weeks and months.
“We also take this opportunity to call on all creative communities from Sarawak to seize this opportunity and participate in this year’s WAK and to submit their proposals,” he told a press conference after officiating at the What About Kuching (WAK) 2024 Call for Proposal at The Borneo Hotel here, yesterday (March 18).
He added that WAK serves as a vibrant celebration of arts, culture and lifestyle, both locally and internationally, underscoring the state’s rich cultural diversity.
“Moreover, WAK serves as a beacon, spotlighting Kuching as one of the state’s premier festival platforms for creative endeavours.
“Its impact extends far beyond the confines of our city, drawing attention to Sarawak’s burgeoning creative scene.
“What sets WAK apart is its enduring relevance and inclusive nature. Held annually throughout October, WAK welcomes everyone to participate, embodying a collaborative spirit between the public and private sectors,” he said.
Meanwhile, interested collaborators who wish to access the forms to submit their proposals can go to www.aboutkuching.com website which opens from March 18 toJune 14.
The sixth edition of the WAK Festival will be held from Oct 1 to Oct 30.
Also present at the press conference were the ministry’s deputy ministers Datuk Sebastian Ting and Datuk Snowdan Lawan.
