Sarawak Cultural Performance

Pustaka Miri organised 3 days Sarawakiana Carnival at its venue from 24-26 June 2011 with the objectives of promoting the cultures and heritage of Sarawak. Some of the main activities held were 'Bermukun' competition, Children Traditional Costume Competition, Cultural Showcases, Sarawak Traditional Food Cooking Demonstrations, Sarawak Arts Exhibition, Batik Workshop, Sarawak Famous Layered Cake Workshop, Cultural Forums, My Favourite Read Session with celebrities, Children Cultural Performance and many more. The carnival attracted some 3,000 visitors. The opening ceremony was held together with the launching of the latest two Sarawakiana Series collection ~ 'People of the Forest: The Penan' and 'Pusau Ngalang Anak : The Kenyah Naming Ritual'.

We took part in the Children Cultural Performance and presented a local Sarawak Malay song 'Pantun Mensia' which means 'Pantun of the old days'. The Cultural performance was on Saturday, 26 June 2011 at the Auditorium, Pustaka Miri. Twenty Junior 3 children were selected and another 8 were chosen as the Orang Ulu. The performance was choreographed by Ms. Ann, Asisstant Ms Syakila with the rest of Junior 3 teachers. The rest of the teachers assisted the children with the costumes on that day. Will try to put up the video clip in the next post.

The Carnival Programme.

Final touches to Maisarah Husna before the show.

Ms. Syakila putting on the sarong over Ahmad Zulfarez.

Putting on the costume with Ms. Syafinaz's help.

The girls ready for the show!

And so were the boys ! One of our lead singers ~ Ariff Aqlan. On the stage - lead singers Angelina Sarah and Qarin Nabihah. The group wearing traditional Malay costume. Those in green costumes are wearing traditional Orang Ulu costume. The boys in action with another of our lead singers - Md. Danish Aqil. The final performance was the song 'Satu Malaysia' by all the children from the various kindergartens.
The performing children and the teachers. A token of appreciation from Pustaka Miri ~ recieved by Ms. Ann from Cik Salina Zawawi, General Manager of Pustaka Miri. We enjoyed putting up the show and are proud to be part of those who have contributed in presenting one of Sarawak Traditional Culture. Thank you to Pustaka Miri and parents for their cooperation !