By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 11: A burst of colour and joy is set to grace the streets of Kuching as the city welcomes its first-ever “Lucky Kuching” cat sculptures in Saradise, which will come together to form the city-wide ‘Lucky Kuching Trail’.
Inspired by Berlin’s iconic Buddy Bears, these cheerful statues celebrate Kuching’s identity as the “City of Cats”, spreading good fortune, harmony, and optimism while offering playful and photogenic landmarks for locals and visitors alike.
The initiative, launched by Borneo Restu and led by managing director Ian Lee, was praised by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who described it as a meaningful contribution to Sarawak’s nation-building and urban creativity.
“The word Kuching literally means cat in Bahasa Malaysia, making our city the perfect place for an initiative inspired by lucky cats.
“The name Lucky Kuching is a fitting reflection of this symbol, as lucky cats are recognised around the world as a sign of good fortune and positivity. We hope these statues will bring good fortune, harmony and optimism to the people of Kuching,” he said in a post shared on his social media on Monday (Nov 10).
Dr Sim shared that the joyful Lucky Kuching cat statues will soon grace the streets of Kuching as charming new landmarks, celebrating our city’s spirit of luck.
Each statue is designed to delight visitors and residents, offering memorable photo moments while encouraging exploration along the Lucky Kuching Trail, which highlights the city’s streets, culture, and heritage.
Dr Sim also emphasised the trail’s potential to enhance the city’s reputation as a City of Unity and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
The public is invited to snap photos with the statues and share them on social media via Facebook (@lucky.kuching.trail) and Instagram (@lucky.kuching) using the hashtags #LuckyKuchingTrail and #LuckyKuching, spreading joy and positivity across the city.
With their playful designs and cultural symbolism, the Lucky Kuching statues are poised to become cherished landmarks and a celebration of Kuching’s spirit, creativity, and unity. — DayakDaily
