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Borneo Post
06-07-2025
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- Borneo Post
BCF Chinese Cultural Night highlights Chinese community's rich traditions, vibrant heritage
(Seated from third right) Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting, Wong, Ting, Lau, SMC deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley and others in a photo session at UCA Sibu booth. — Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (July 7): The Borneo Cultural Festival's (BCF) Chinese Cultural Night is a meaningful event that showcases the rich traditions, timeless values and vibrant heritage of the Chinese community, said Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. 'Culture is the soul of a community. It carries with it the wisdom of our ancestors, the expressions of identity and the bridge between generations. Let us continue to promote mutual understanding, cultural exchange and community harmony. 'Let us also pass down these traditions to our younger generations so they know where they come from and carry forward the best of their heritage,' he said during the opening ceremony of the event here on Saturday. Meanwhile, United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu president Lau Ing Siong said Chinese culture, with it's a 5,000-year heritage, has taken root and evolved differently across overseas communities. Photo shows the huge crowd that thronged the Borneo Cultural Festival. — Photo by Peter Boon 'Among all countries with overseas Chinese, Malaysia is one of the best at preserving and promoting Chinese culture,' he said. He said the event showcased Chinese cultural performances that also featured participation from other ethnic groups. 'This fully reflects the local flavor of our shared culture and proves that Chinese civilisation is no hindrance to inter-ethnic harmony and development.' During the event, the guest-of-honour was Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, who was represented by his special duties officer Agatha Ting. borneo cultural festival Chinese community wong soon koh
Borneo Post
06-07-2025
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- Borneo Post
BCF blends culture, tourism to boost local economy, says Tiong
Ting (seventh right) representing Tiong to officiate at BCF's Chinese Cultural Night, and joined by Wong (sixth right), Lau (eighth right) and others. – Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (July 6): Events like the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) not only facilitate cultural exchange but also help stimulate the local economy and tourism, said Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing. According to Tiong, the annual festival attracts tourists, photographers, food lovers, and culture enthusiasts to Sibu, which in turn benefits sectors such as food and beverages (F&B), hospitality, transportation, and retail. 'The 2025 Borneo Cultural Festival carries the theme 'Rhythm of Borneo', and stands as a major cultural event in Sibu. The programme lineup, including the Chinese Night, Malay-Melanau Night, and Dayak Night, offers an immersive cultural experience through creative presentations. 'It fosters the sustainable inheritance of traditional culture—because culture is not a static exhibit; it lives on through the participation of generations,' Tiong said. Tiong's text-of-speech was read out by his special duties officer Agatha Ting, who represented him at the function. 'By embedding traditional culture into tourism products and services, we enhance the experience, uniqueness, and cultural value. Through such tourism products, traditional culture can become a signature industry, stimulate local economic growth, and offer diverse income opportunities for the people. 'Therefore, I encourage everyone to explore innovative ways to promote traditional culture – preserving its cultural essence while aligning with modern trends, aesthetics, new media promotion, and festival marketing such as this event.' The Bintulu MP was elated to note that many Chinese associations have enthusiastically participated by showcasing traditional delicacies. Visitors not only get to observe how these foods are made but can also taste and buy them—offering a wonderful platform for cultural exchange Also speaking at the event were Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh and United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu president Lau Ing Siong. Meanwhile, Tiong also announced a grant of RM50,000 to UCA Sibu through Ting. borneo cultural festival Tiong King Sing tourism
Daily Express
24-05-2025
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- Daily Express
Event deepens understanding on Chinese zodiac signs
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 Text Size: The opening ceremony of the event. Kota Kinabalu: Kelab Kebudayaan Tiong Hua – Sheng Xi of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) hosted its annual Chinese Cultural Night on Sunday, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Since its inception in 2011, the event has become a cherished tradition celebrating Chinese heritage. This year's theme, 'The 12 Chinese Zodiac', aimed to deepen understanding of zodiac signs and their stories, while promoting cultural appreciation among the younger generation. The afternoon featured food and beverage stalls, a colouring competition sponsored by Shu Ren Learning Center with around 60 participants, martial arts demonstrations and vocal performances. The evening programme began with a lion dance by Che Sui Khor Moral Uplifting Society and performances by student societies, including the Twenty-Four Festive Drum, Chinese Orchestra, Martial Arts Club and FunzCrew have captivated the audience. A special appearance by local singer Uriah See added to the excitement. Among the distinguished guest were Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Professor Dr Asmady Idris, International Affairs, and Associate Professor Dr Raman Noordin, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni. Advertisement Also present were Director of the Student Affairs Department Azmi Jumat, Associate Professor Huang Yuehua and Dr Zou Dongmei of the Confucius Institute and representatives from cultural organisations and supporting businesses, such as Sabah Free Travel/Car Rental Service, Wei & Go Souvenir Shop and the Sabah Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The Chinese Cultural Night continues to be a vital platform for cultural exchange and unity, underscoring the diverse identity of the UMS student community. The event ended on a high note with a lucky draw, with prizes sponsored by the supporting business partners. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
