RWMF 2025 ends on a high, uniting thousands through rhythm, rain, and cultural connection
By Ashley Sim
KUCHING, June 23: Not even rain could dim the electrifying spirit of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025, which wrapped up...
Pontianak music lover brings 1974 Earth, Wind & Fire vinyl to Rainforest, hopes to...
By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, June 22: For Arbian Octora, a music enthusiast in his 40s from Pontianak, Indonesia, watching Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by...
To awaken a lion: Brought to life, sent off in fire
By Marlynda Meraw
KUCHING, Jun 21: When something first exists, it is named to give it meaning, just as a Chinese lion dance head must...
Siberian ethno group Otyken electrifies crowd on opening night of Rainforest World Music Festival...
By Shikin Louis & Yvonne T
KUCHING, June 20: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 opened to a roaring start as a large crowd...
“No mercy” but full of meaning—Miri lad keeps traditional hand-tapped tattooing alive at RWMF...
By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, June 20: As the rhythmic beat of bamboo tapping echoes from a tattooing demonstration at the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF)...
Once taken as evening tea snacks, Orang Ulu snacks Urum Ubi and Urum Dinuh...
By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, June 20: In the past, Urum Ubi and Urum Dinuh were not sold, photographed, or presented for display. They were simply...
Dayak headhunter comic ‘Rhemaung Berih’ partners with Miri’s Dire Crown band for soundtrack
By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 16: Rhemaung Berih, the first Dayak comic that delves into the dark legend of pengayau (headhunting), has chosen Miri-based thrash...
MAGGI® celebrates local cooks and flavours of Gawai
MAGGI ® Jom Masak & Menang Bersama Contest heightens Gawai Festival with RM140,000 in prizes while giving back to the community
For decades, MAGGI® has...
Messengers from afterlife come to life in joyful Gawai Antu ritual at Rh Raymond,...
By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 5: The Ngalu ka Sebayan ritual, in which several residents dressed as pengabang—messengers from the afterlife—captivated residents and attendees of...
Gawai begins with family first: Sebangki Panjai hosts longhouse-style reunion dinner on ruai
By DayakDily Team
LUBOK ANTU, June 3: Gawai Dayak at the 52-door Sebangki Panjai longhouse this year began not with raucous revelry, but with something...
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