One Religion, Many Cultures - Borneo Talk
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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 />
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