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Tourism<strong>Talk</strong><br />

Crafts in<br />

The Modern Era<br />

Unique products, live demonstrations and skill exhibitions by Kraftangan Malaysia<br />

(Sarawak) all in one location – Waterfront Kuching<br />

• 25 th July – 2 nd August 2009 •<br />

There is no better time and place to<br />

sample Malaysia’s craft products than<br />

during the Regatta Festival cum<br />

Kuching City Day at the “Promosi<br />

Kraft Malaysia” from 25 th July to<br />

2 nd August 2009 at the Kuching<br />

Waterfront. Occupying a large section<br />

of the Waterfront, products unique<br />

to Sarawak and other states in Malaysia<br />

such as batik, wood and bamboo<br />

based products, ceramics and even<br />

glass will be on display daily from<br />

10am to 10pm. A native palm,<br />

Nibong will be the centerpiece as<br />

its multiple uses and versatility will be<br />

incorporated into unique products.<br />

“Some eighty entrepreneurs from<br />

throughout Malaysia including<br />

Sarawak will be showcasing their<br />

unique products and there will also be<br />

ten demonstrations, including a classy<br />

glass blowing show,” revealed Mohd<br />

Latif Dirun, Director Kraftangan<br />

Malaysia (Sarawak), the organiser for<br />

the exhibition. “Among the many<br />

exhibits and demonstrations, there<br />

will be Penan craftsmen showcasing<br />

their carving skills and visitors can<br />

interact with these crafts masters,<br />

providing a rewarding experience to<br />

both groups. Children will find the<br />

traditional games using handmade<br />

products interesting and challenging<br />

as there will be no reset buttons like<br />

in PC or TV games!”<br />

According to the Director, the main<br />

objectives of the “Promosi Kraft<br />

Malaysia” is to provide opportunities<br />

for craftsmen to showcase and sell their<br />

products, which are unique in many<br />

ways and of very high quality as each is<br />

crafted separately. The demonstrations<br />

and exhibitions will provide interactive<br />

opportunities for visitors and craftsmen,<br />

which will further promote local<br />

products and increase understanding<br />

and appreciation of these unique<br />

products. Among the states<br />

participating this time around will<br />

be Sabah, Johor, Malacca, Negeri<br />

Sembilan, Terengganu and the East<br />

Coast Batik Cooperative.<br />

“While we try as much to retain our<br />

traditional skills by producing traditional<br />

products, we also incorporate new<br />

concepts which are in tune with<br />

modern times and make these<br />

products more appealing and saleable.<br />

Thus visitors will also see some of the<br />

new and innovative crafts equipment<br />

and tools to further add value to<br />

traditional products,” he added.<br />

<strong>One</strong> thing is for certain; there will<br />

be innovative products utilising local<br />

materials in attractive fashion to<br />

appeal to modern taste and lifestyle<br />

at the exhibition.<br />

For further information, please contact:<br />

Malaysian Handicraft<br />

Development Corporation, Sarawak<br />

Lot 3057, Blok 18, Daerah Salak,<br />

Petra Jaya, Jalan Stadium, 93050 Kuching,<br />

Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 444205,<br />

441329, 442436 Fax: (6) 082 440003<br />

Jul-Sept2009<strong>Borneo</strong><strong>Talk</strong> | 13

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