Symbolism and traditions behind a Melanau ‘9 Pikul’ Wedding

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 6, 2018

Indigenous to Sarawak, the Melanau people are among the earliest settlers in the land of hornbills. The Melanau social ranks can be differentiated as pangeran or 15 pikul (royalty), 9 pikul, 7 pikul betirih and dipen

PHOTOS: Music and more during the Rainforest World Music Festival

Entertainment

by Patricia Hului - July 26, 2018July 25, 2018

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

10 types of festival goers at the Rainforest World Music Festival

Entertainment

by Patricia Hului - July 19, 2018

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

The differences and sameness of RWMF’s mini sessions

Entertainment

by Patricia Hului - July 17, 2018

Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) internationally known for its melting pot of different cultures and music was held for the 21st time recently from July 13 till 15. While the audience reached its peak number

Five bands you need to listen to after Rainforest World Music Festival 2017

Entertainment

by KajoMag - July 22, 2017April 27, 2018

Missed the 20th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF)? It’s okay because KajoMag has got you covered. Here are the five bands you need to listen to even when the music and dancing has stopped in the Sarawak rainforest. O Tahiti E (Tahiti) I would not only recommend this band for you to listen to - it is a group you have to watch. Founded in