Cosplay, K-POP dance challenges to highlight youth talent at Kuching Fest 2025
Wee (sixth left) joins others for a group photo after the press conference. – Sarawak Public Communications Unit photo
KUCHING (June 19): The 'Cosplay Competition' and 'K-Stage: K-POP Cover Dance Challenge', two exciting youth-focused events, will be featured as part of the Kuching Festival 2025 set to take place this August.
The initiative is spearheaded by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) as part of its ongoing efforts to empower youth through creative and inclusive platforms.
Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng highlighted the importance of such youth-centric programmes, especially in a rapidly evolving world where the voices and interests of the younger generation are increasingly vital.
'As a local authority, we believe that celebrating culture and community also must include ideas, talents and dreams from the next generation,' he told a press conference, as reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit.
He added that the council's approach to youth development aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of health and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and strategic partnerships.
The Cosplay Competition will take place on Aug 2 from 5pm to 11pm at the MBKS Theatre.
Open to all Malaysian citizens, the competition will feature two categories: Junior (ages 5 to 12) and Open (ages 13 and above).
The Junior Category offers cash prizes of RM600 (champion), RM400 (first runner-up), RM300 (third place), as well as RM200 each for Best Pose, Best Character, and Audience Choice.
Open Category winners will receive RM1,000 (champion), RM800 (first runner-up), RM500 (third place), and RM200 each for Best Pose, Best Character, and Audience Choice.
Participation is free, and registration can be completed online from June 20 to July 29 via https://form.jotform.com/233573434750457.
The K-POP Dance Challenge will follow on Aug 3 from 5pm to 10.30pm, also at the MBKS Theatre, with cash prizes of RM2,000 (champion), RM1,000 (first runner-up), RM500 (third place), RM500 (Best Costume), RM500 (Best Costume Design), and RM100 each to five winners for Best Random Dance Performance.
Registration is also free and can be done online via https://forms.gle/e7LfeExZcBwSKzG67, with the closing date on July 15. cosplay dance challenge K-pop Kuching Festival MBKS
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