 Malaysia is a Federation of 13 states plus the Federal Capital of Kuala Lumpur and the Federal Territories of Labuan and Putrajaya. Of the 13 states, 11 are one the Malayan Peninsular and 2 on the Borneo Island.  The peoples of Malaysia comprise a number of different ethnic groups : Malay, Chinese, Indian, the indigenous Orang Asli of the Peninsular, the indigenous ethnic of Sabah and Sarawak and many of inter-racial marriages. There are at least 35 distinct ethnic groups from Sabah and Sarawak. These include Iban, Kadazan, Bidayuh, Malanau, Kenyah, Kayan, Dusun, Murut, Bajau, Kelabit, Bisaya, Lun Bawang and many others. This multi-racial character of Malaysia, with all the major religious affiliation, makes it the leading role model nation for the world trying to co-exist in diversity. 
     

Kuching Gawai Dayak ‘Niti Daun’ Cultural Parade 2024

by Gilbert | Jun 15, 2024 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

It is a 1.2km parade along the Kuching Waterfront on 15th June 2024, a walk from Tun Jugah building to square fort, with 111 contingent and more than 3300 participants, wearing traditional clothing and showcase the rich diversity of the dayaks.

Night Walk on the Mt Matang Beccari Discovery Trail to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Matang, Kuching

by Gilbert | Apr 27, 2024 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, Nature and Reserves |

The Mount Matang Beccari Discovery Trail is named after a famous botanist and nature research specialist – Odoardo Beccari – who did a deep study on the biodiversity of Mount Matang in its pristine rainforest. Until today, the trail on the Mount Matang that leads to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Matang and his field house the Vallombrosa. Along the trail visitors still can appreciate vast amounts of biodiversity from different animals, plants, birds, insects and fungi. It is a worthy field trip to understand the biodiversity of pristine rainforest.

A Christmas Carol, Sarawak in Diversity 2023

by Gilbert | Dec 3, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

“A Christmas Carol, Sarawak in Diversity” is a biggest Christmas Carol gathering in Malaysia, as won and written in the Malaysia Book of Records on 3rd December 2023 at Padang Merdeka Kuching, Sarawak with a total of 2479 participants in a Christmas carol singing event. Everyone participate in singing of the famous classic Christmas song together and dance with the music.

Kuching Christmas Parade 2023 “A Heart-warming Christmas”

by Gilbert | Dec 2, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

The kuching Christmas Parade is back again this year with a title “A Heart-warming Christmas” ! Christians from different churches in Kuching will be on board the parade to spread the Good News around the city. As usual the 4 KM route starts from MBKS Jubilee Ground to Kuching Waterfront then back to the MBKS Jubilee Ground. There are more than 5,000 participants for the Christmas parade.

Kuching Marathon 2023

by Gilbert | Oct 2, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

Biggest annual Marathon event in Kuching City is back with 10,093 participant from local and overseas taking part in this 8th series (Since 2014) of grand sport event. The run takes place around Kuching City, passing various historic and notable landmarks in Kuching.

Kuching Street Parade 2023

by Gilbert | Aug 5, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

The Kuching Street Parade 2023 is celebrated on 5th August 2023, in conjunction of Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence. The Kuching Street Parade consist of total 60 contingent and involving more than 2,400 parade participants that makes up from various institution and organization. Together they showcase the cultural diversity of Sarawak.

Kuching Waterfront Decorated Boats Parade 2023

by Gilbert | Jul 29, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

The Decorated Boats Parade 2023 unfolds on 29th July 2023 at Kuching Waterfront Sarawak River, in conjunction with 60th Anniversary of Sarawak independence. Thousands of people from near and far all gather along the Kuching Waterfront to admire the amazing decorated boats as they parade across.

Kuching Festival and Food Fair 2023

by Gilbert | Jul 28, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

The annual Kuching Festival and Food Fair 2023 is a celebration in conjunction with Kuching City Day. The three weeks long celebration is packed with Fun and Activities, Performance and Art, Music and Entertainment.

Kuching Gawai Parade ‘Niti Daun’ 2023

by Gilbert | Jun 17, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

‘Niti Daun’ is also known as Gawai Dayak Parade, is a parade procession of the Dayak people of Sarawak, which is common in the longhouse of the Dayak people before Gawai celebration. This year Kuching ‘Niti Daun’ parade is in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak celebration 2023 and the 60th Sarawak Independence Celebration. The parade of 91 contingent with 3,000 participants showcase the unique tradition of the Dayak people of Sarawak with traditional costumes and traditional dance performances during the parade along the Kuching City roads.