First of all, the lucky bamboo is not a bamboo. Despite its name and appearance, this plant that you see being sold during Chinese New Year actually belongs to the Asparagaceae family, the same family as the asparagus. Its scientific name Dracaena sanderiana is named after the German-English gardener Henry Frederick
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KajoAsks: Going behind the DJ deck with Nick Dhillon
Check out these six exhibitions during WAK 2019
KajoPicks: 5 best foods to go with your beer at Kuching Food Fest 2019
World Press Photo Exhibition shows in Kuching, Sarawak for the first time
In 1955, a group of Dutch photographers organised an international contest to showcase their works to the world. They called it ‘World Press Photo’ and now it has become one of the most esteemed photography competitions in the world. Fast forward to today, the exhibition has toured more than 100 cities
5 things to do at Danau Sentarum Festival in West Kalimantan this October
Danau Sentarum Festival is an annual event organised in Kapuas Hulu District which was started in 2012. The festival is aimed to promoted the rich culture of people in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan particularly around Danau Sentarum. This year, Danau Sentarum Festival will be held on Oct 25 to 28 at three
Experience different sights, sounds and flavours at Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival
The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival returned for its 17th installment this year to Carpenter Street, one of the oldest streets in the city. The event started from Sept 17 and will be ending on September 24 and runs from 6pm to 11pm. With the slogan “Sight, Sound and Taste”, the nightly event showcases
PHOTOS: Music and more during the Rainforest World Music Festival
This year, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) made its 21st appearance at the Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching Malaysia. A one-of-a-kind festival, RWMF succeeded in bringing world musicians from different part of the globe to rock at the foot of Mount Santubong. On top of the world-class music, there are plenty of
10 types of festival goers at the Rainforest World Music Festival
Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is like any other music festival where people from all ages and countries come together in the name of music. Organised annually at Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching, Malaysia, the three-day event features performances from traditional music to contemporary world music. As interesting as the performers are
Five exhibitions you missed at the Old Courthouse during Rainforest Fringe Festival 2018
The recently ended Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF) was a celebration of music, art, crafts, film, photography, food and culture. The 10-day event from July 6 to 15 was a prelude to the world renowned Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). This year, RFF organised activities at several venues around Kuching city including Malaysia’s