By DayakDaily Team
MIRI, Dec 11: Miri continues to cement its status as a leading hub for Orang Ulu crafts and creative arts as the Miri Craft Festival 2025 officially kicks off on Wednesday (Dec 10), showcasing a diverse lineup of programmes rooted in heritage, innovation, and regional collaboration.
The festival was officially launched by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, who represented the Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, during a ceremony held at the Forum Cultural Centre Miri.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news, Ting highlighted that festivals of this kind play a vital role in spotlighting the talents of local craft artisans while creating new economic opportunities driven by arts and culture.
“The festival’s consistent organisation further strengthens Sarawak’s cultural identity on both national and international platforms, complementing the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance Sarawak’s creative industry,” he added.
Organised by the Sarawak Craft Council in partnership with various agencies and community organisations, the festival runs from Dec 10 to 14.
Additionally, the continued regional participation in the blowpipe competition once again reflects the festival’s appeal as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and traditional sports.
Also present were Miri Division Resident Galong Luang, Sarawak Craft Council chief executive officer (CEO) Suriya Charles Buas, and Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation Sarawak Branch director Mohd Tuan Fu’ad Ariffin. — DayakDaily
