Kaul Mukah 2025 wraps up with special Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak concert
MUKAH (April 28): Kaul Mukah 2025 wrapped up its programme last night with a unique musical performance by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS).
The special performance was themed 'Fostering Unity, Celebrating Diversity, and Preserving Cultural Heritage in Sarawak'.
'The performance, held at the main stage of Tapak Kaul Mukah, was warmly received by thousands of visitors, marking the end of this annual festival that began on April 19.
'Through a blend of traditional dances, ethnic music, and songs promoting unity, YPS showcased the richness of Sarawak's cultural diversity in an emotionally and spiritually engaging presentation,' Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said in Sarawak Public Communication Unit report.
Founded on May 16, 1994, Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak is a non-profit organisation committed to fostering and maintaining unity, harmony, and peaceful relations among Sarawak's diverse communities.
Royston said he hoped YPS will continue playing a vital role in building an inclusive and respectful society.
'Their participation in this year's Kaul Mukah aims to strengthen public understanding of the importance of embracing different cultures while instilling a sense of pride in the region's heritage,' said Royston.
Kaul Mukah, a traditional Melanau celebration, continues to grow as a platform showcasing the richness of local culture while attracting tourists from within Malaysia and abroad.
With its creative performances and powerful message of unity, Kaul Mukah 2025 ends on a meaningful note, underscoring cultural heritage as the heart of peace and harmony in Sarawak.
Among those present at the event were Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Mukah Resident Datu Kueh Ley Poh, YPS chief executive Datu Aloysius J Dris, Mukah District Officer Peleadzman Ahip, and Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias.
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